Audiologist Career Profile
What is an Audiologist?
An audiologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in hearing and balance. They assess, diagnose, treat and help manage hearing loss and balance disorders in people of all ages — from newborns to older adults. Audiologists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private clinics or practice, schools, rehabilitations centers or Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) offices.
To become an audiologist, one must complete a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology. They are also required to be licensed or registered in their province to practice. In addition, audiologists must take ongoing education and training to stay current and maintain their license.
Whether you're concerned about hearing loss, dizziness, or need support with hearing aids or other hearing devices, audiologists are the trusted professionals who can help.
What is it like working as an Audiologist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)?
Working as an audiologist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority is a dynamic, rewarding and meaningful career. You'll be part of a supportive hospital-based team, often working alongside other healthcare professionals — including audiology assistants, speech pathologists, or nurses — to provide the best possible care for your patients. As a member of the SHA’s pediatric audiology team, your day-to-day work may include a wide range of specialized services such as performing auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing for infants referred from the newborn hearing screening program, recommending and fitting hearing aids or bone conductors and monitoring the hearing and development of children with complex medical needs.
No two days are exactly the same and the work you do plays a crucial role in helping children hear, communicate and thrive. If you’re looking for a career where you can use science and compassion to make a real impact — audiology with the SHA might be the perfect fit for you!
What can I earn as an Audiologist?
The current rate of pay per hour is listed below:
- $40.47 to $49.49
In addition to the above pay bands, the SHA provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Life & disability insurance
- MyWellbeing resiliency resources, mental health & family supports
- Paid annual vacation
Hiring incentives & relocation assistance of up to $18,000 may be available based on location!
To learn more about additional Government of Saskatchewan recruitment incentives, please see the Provincial and Federal Government section on our Benefits & Incentives page.
Audiologists working with the SHA are unionized employees and are members of the following union:
How do I become an Audiologist?
To work as an Audiologist, you will require a Master of Science in Audiology (Audiology (MSc)). Most accredited courses are a two-year online program. Currently there are four accredited programs throughout Canada including:
