Prospects for Speech Therapists

Old Nov 28th 2015, 1:59 am
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Hi, I was wondering if any Speech Therapists could give me an idea of the job prospects for UK trained SLTs moving to Canada? I've taken a look on Job Bank and Indeed to get a feel for what's out there, but wondered what real experiences have been like for anyone who has moved to Canada. Thanks in advance.
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I am now working in BC after working for the NHS for 17 years. Now been here 3 years and working both in the private sector and in a school district.
Prospects are good. They often advertise with Masters required but I got my qualifications assessed to be equivalent and haven't had any problems.
Getting your qualifications recognised was a hassle but worth the effort!
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There is a mutual recognition agreement between UK and Canada. I would read it and see if it can help you with the process to work as slp in Canada.
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Originally Posted by Jackandvictor
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I am now working in BC after working for the NHS for 17 years. Now been here 3 years and working both in the private sector and in a school district.
Prospects are good. They often advertise with Masters required but I got my qualifications assessed to be equivalent and haven't had any problems.
Getting your qualifications recognised was a hassle but worth the effort!
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That's wonderful, Jackandvictor Do you think it would be considerably harder for an SLT with far less experience than 17 years? I know the immigration info I've read previously states at least a year, but in reality when looking for employment, do you think it would be a major hindrance?
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Originally Posted by fulwood
There is a mutual recognition agreement between UK and Canada. I would read it and see if it can help you with the process to work as slp in Canada.
I assume that would be on the SAC website? I will go take a look. Thanks, fulwood
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I assume that would be on the SAC website? I will go take a look. Thanks, fulwood
I wouldn't get your hopes up about the MRA. I did when it came out but it only recognises you being in good standing with MRCSLT and doesn't help equate your qualifications. You still have to get through all the hoops for this!
I wouldn't think my years of experience had much bearing on me getting in; all they wanted was the qualifications assessed and deemed to be equivalent and an immigration status to say you are legally able to work in Canada. I got my qualifications assessed through IQAS in Alberta. They only look at your undergraduate hours for the hours piece through any of the provinces. The fact I had done 17 years of post graduate work had no influence on what I submitted.
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I wouldn't get your hopes up about the MRA. I did when it came out but it only recognises you being in good standing with MRCSLT and doesn't help equate your qualifications. You still have to get through all the hoops for this!
I wouldn't think my years of experience had much bearing on me getting in; all they wanted was the qualifications assessed and deemed to be equivalent and an immigration status to say you are legally able to work in Canada. I got my qualifications assessed through IQAS in Alberta. They only look at your undergraduate hours for the hours piece through any of the provinces. The fact I had done 17 years of post graduate work had no influence on what I submitted.
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That's a great help. Thanks, Jackandvictor
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