COUNSELLOR/OUTREACH WORKER

Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre

690 McLean Street

Quesnel, BC   V2J 2P6  

250-992-8472 

JOB POSITION FOR A COUNSELLOR/OUTREACH WORKER

 The Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre is hiring for a Stopping the Violence Counsellor/Outreach Worker to provide individual and/or group counselling, support, outreach, and advocacy services to women and families. This person will provide counselling services from a feminist and trauma-based perspective; and within an accessible, safe, supportive environment which respects everyone’s individual rights, safety, and human dignity, regardless of economic status, gender, race, cultural or ethnic origins, physical or mental ability, or sexuality. This position also entails providing local transportation, accompaniment, and advocacy as required (e.g., medical emergencies, legal, or social service appointments). For a complete job description, please email qwrc@shawcable.com

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field
• An equivalent in education, training and years of experience
• Must approach work from a feminist perspective
• Experience working in a feminist women’s centered environment an asset

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently and as a positive member of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Prioritize and organize time and work assignments independently
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel
• Valid First Aid Certificate

 JOB TYPE: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) for the period of six months with the possibility for extension. Wage: $41.62 plus benefits following probation period.

 If you are interested in this position, please email a letter of application and a resume by Friday, June 6^th, 2025, to qwrc@shawcable.com with subject heading “Counsellor/ Outreach Worker.”

We thank all the applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, women for diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Indigenous women, women with disability, and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.