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Contract Counsellor

Navera Community Connections Inc.·Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling to a diverse caseload of clients including individuals, couples, children, youth, and families. Manage client documentation, assessments, and crisis interventions while collaborating with colleagues and external partners.

Contract Counsellor

Join a supportive non-profit counselling practice at Navera Community Connections! We are hiring a Master's level Counsellor to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling to diverse clients.

About navera

Navera is a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of the people that we serve by navigating challenges and creating possibilities. We do this through early learning centres, counselling and mental health services, and a range of community programs. We are located in Saskatoon and provide services in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

Position: Counsellor

Location: Navera office and other designated community counselling sites

Start: October

Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

What you’ll do

The primary duties and responsibilities are described below, with the full position description available upon request. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to support overall team effectiveness and impact.

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling to a diverse caseload of clients including individuals, couples, children, youth, and families.

Provide appropriate client assessments, crisis interventions, and safety plans.

Proper case management is required, including keeping timely and confidential client notes, evaluation forms, and other documentation and reporting in accordance with ethical and organizational standards.

Manage an active calendar, including client follow-ups, re-booking, and appropriate file closures.

Communicate professionally with clients and collaborate with colleagues.

Work collaboratively across the organization and with external partners to advance Navera’s mission, shared initiatives, and create meaningful community impact.

What you’ll bring

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counselling psychology, or related discipline preferred.

Certification is required with an accredited third-party professional association, such as Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

Critical Incident Debriefing training would be an asset.

Certification in Play Therapy would be an asset.

Experience

  • Clinical experience providing counselling to a diverse range of clients, including adults, children, youth, families, and caregivers (minimum 2 years clinical experience preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience counselling individuals from diverse and historically marginalize communities, including Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI+ and newcomers.
  • Couples counselling experience is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be an asset:
  • Parent support and education
  • Substance use and harm reduction
  • Neurodiversity
  • Child and Family systems

Professional skills & attributes

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
  • Cultural humility and inclusive practice; ability to work with diverse identities and lived experiences.
  • Excellent organizational, time‑management, and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and electronic client record systems.
  • High ethical standards, professional boundaries, and commitment to confidentiality and continuous learning.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Acceptable results from a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this role.

Why navera?

Join a team committed to community impact, equity, and innovation. We offer a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and continuous learning.

This is a contract position with compensation dependent upon education and experience.

We believe that diversity strengthens our work and our community, and we encourage applications from people of all identities, abilities, and lived experiences. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work, counselling psychology, or a related discipline along with professional certification such as RSW or CCC. Candidates should have at least 2 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations.

  • postgraduate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • MS Office
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client assessment
  • Cultural humility
  • Professional boundaries
  • Electronic client record systems
  • Safety planning
  • Trauma-informed counselling

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment
  • Continuous learning opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
NC

Hiring organization

Navera Community Connections Inc.

Navera Community Connections is a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of the people that we serve by navigating challenges and creating possibilities. We do this through early learning centres, counselling and mental health services, and a range of community programs.

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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