Select connects Speech-Language Pathologists with travel contracts across Canada — from pediatric hospital programs and acute care dysphagia teams to rural and Indigenous community health settings where your expertise is critically needed.
SLP Travel Work — What It Looks Like
Speech-Language Pathologists are one of the most consistently underserved allied health specialties in rural and northern Canada. From acute care swallowing and communication disorders to pediatric language programs and Indigenous community health — SLP access is limited in communities across the country, and the professionals who fill those gaps travel.
Acute care / hospital: Dysphagia assessment and management, tracheostomy/ventilator patients, neurological communication disorders (aphasia, TBI, dysarthria), post-surgical rehab — tertiary hospitals and community hospitals
Pediatrics: Language development, articulation, fluency, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), school-based assessments — high demand, often contract-based
Community health / home care: Adult communication disorders, dementia-related communication, aphasia groups, return-to-function programming
Indigenous community health: Communication assessments in culturally safe contexts, language and communication support, rural and remote community programs — growing demand and high impact
Mental health: Communication support in psychiatric settings, social communication, pragmatic language — setting overlap with OT in some programs
What types of SLP travel contracts does Select offer in Canada?
Select places SLPs in acute care (dysphagia, neurological communication), pediatric programs, community and home care, Indigenous community health settings, and mental health programs. Contract availability varies by region and setting — discuss your specialization with your recruiter.
Do I need to register with the provincial college in each province I work in?
Yes. "Speech-Language Pathologist" is a protected title — active provincial registration is required in the province of practice. Most provinces have streamlined interprovincial registration for SAC-certified candidates. Select's recruiters support this process and advise on timelines.
Are there pediatric SLP travel contracts available through Select?
Yes, where available. Pediatric SLP contracts — language development, articulation, AAC, school-based assessments — are among the placement areas Select covers. AAC experience is an asset for many pediatric placements. Contact your recruiter to discuss current availability.
Does Select place SLPs in Indigenous community health settings?
Yes, where available. Indigenous community SLP placements are high-demand and high-impact. Cultural safety training is strongly preferred for these roles. Contact your Select recruiter to discuss current availability and requirements.
What experience level is required for SLP travel contracts?
Minimum 1–2 years post-certification experience is preferred. Specific requirements vary by contract — acute care dysphagia and pediatric AAC roles may require additional experience. Your recruiter will match available contracts to your specialization and experience level.
Is SAC certification required for all SLP travel contracts in Canada?
SAC certification (S-LP(C) designation) is the recognized national standard and is required or strongly preferred for travel contracts through Select. Provincial registration requirements apply in addition to SAC certification. Your recruiter will confirm requirements for your destination province.
