Immigrant Women Services Ottawa·Ottawa, Ontario
Provide culturally sensitive individual and group counselling to immigrant and racialized women experiencing violence. Lead support groups, conduct assessments, and collaborate with the Crisis and Counselling Services Team to provide holistic care.
About IWSO Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is a community-based agency serving immigrant women. IWSO's mandate is to: Empower immigrant and racialized women to participate in the elimination of all forms of abuse against women and their children. Provide culturally responsive services to facilitate immigrant women's access to community and mainstream services. Deliver programs to assist immigrant women in their journey to attain their full Potential.
The Therapeutic Counsellor will provide individual and/or group counselling to immigrant and racialized women who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing violence.
Minimum 3 years counselling experience with different approaches. Relevant education and experience in counselling, e.g., Master or Bachelor of counselling, social work, or psychology. etc. Experience in working with abused women; counselling with particular emphasis on domestic abuse, sexual abuse, suicide ideation, and trauma. Knowledge of the various forms of violence against women. Experience in crisis intervention. Knowledge and experience of computer applications and database software, Zoom, video conferencing, Microsoft 365 and other work-related software. Excellent interpersonal, communication (spoken/written), and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of services and resources for women experiencing abuse, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by immigrant and racialized women. Experience in developing and conducting training seminars/workshops. Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment. Proven ability to work within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team. A Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector is required as part of the hiring process. Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary. Fluency in French is considered an asset. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by July 27, 2026, 6:00 pm.
IWSO welcomes and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to candidates who are racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. We thank you in advance for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IWSO is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact us at infomail@iwso.ca, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of counselling experience and a degree in counselling, social work, or psychology. Must have expertise in domestic abuse, trauma, and crisis intervention, along with fluency in English.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
