Jobs and student fieldwork
Why should you work with us?
Working at the MSAC means helping to create a space where victims of sexual violence can feel safe. Each of our teams makes an invaluable contribution to the mission of the organization: medico-social services, individual clinical follow-up, the Sexual Violence Helpline, the Support Service for designated centres and administration.
Our job offers
Part-time counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Part-time counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Would you like to join a community organization that is passionately committed to the cause of sexual violence? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution within a warm, caring, and dedicated team!
We are looking for severals counselors to join our Sexual Violence Helpline team to start at the end of September 2025:
- One permanent position from Wednesday evening to Saturday morning from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (24 hours/week + a 3-hour team meeting per month)
- One permanent position from Wednesday evening to Saturday morning from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (24 hours/week + a 3-hour team meeting per month
- One permanent part-time position working 3 days from Wednesday evening to Saturday morning from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (21 hours/week + a 3-hour team meeting per month)
About the Sexual Violence Helpline
Since 2010, this helpline has been offering listening, information and resources to victims of any form of sexual violence, as well their loved ones and those who work with them. Our service also responds to requests from LAFU (Emergency Financial Assistance Line). The Sexual Violence Helpline is accessible by telephone or by chat.
Job description – On-call Counsellor
The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for new counsellors to add to its on-call list. Counsellors on the on-call list must be able to provide counselling both over the phone and by chat.
The role of a Sexual Violence Helpline on-call counsellor consists in:
- offering active listening
- providing accurate, pertinent information
- demystifying sexual violence and its consequences
- referring callers to the appropriate resources
- responding promptly and efficiently to emergency and crisis situations
- evaluating and responding to requests for emergency financial assistance from professionals and caregivers from different settings.
Requirements:
- University diploma in counselling or other relevant fields or College Diploma (DEC) in counselling or other relevant fields combined with equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience
- Specific interest in the issue of sexual violence and violence towards women
- Experience working with victims of sexual violence or criminal acts would be an asset
- Must be able to work nights
- Excellent analytical skills and collaborates well with others
- Knowledge of support services for victims in Quebec.
- Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
- Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.
Excellent working conditions:
- Initial in-person training program;
- Professional development to ensure up-to date knowledge on issues related to sexual violence.
- Group insurance and pension plan contribution;
- Workplace: hybrid in-person and remote work, depending on service needs;
- Based on CVASM salary scales, salary starting at 30.14$ per hour during night and 27.4$ during the day and training session,
- Enhanced financial compensation in lieu of paid public holidays and sick leave
- 4 weeks of annual vacation.
About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
The MSAC offers a caring work environment that fosters learning and skills development. You will be providing assistance to many people by listening, providing support and giving referrals to callers from across Québec. Join us in providing an essential service while benefiting from excellent working conditions.
Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe space for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence. The MSAC offers the following four services:
- Medico-social services for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Individual counselling for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Support provided 24/7 by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
Why should you join the MSAC team?
MSAC is a people-oriented workplace that values work-life balance.
Working at the MSAC will allow you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, while acquiring new knowledge and enhancing work skills.
To submit your application
The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Please send your resume and letter of motivation to:
Mylène Gauthier, Sexual Helpline Coordinator
Email: cv@cvasm.ca
Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.
By submitting your application, you agree that your CV will be kept for one year. If you prefer not to have your CV stored, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca
Part-time counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Part-time counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Would you like to join a community organization that is passionately committed to the cause of sexual violence? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution within a warm, caring, and dedicated team!
We are looking for a counsellor for our Sexual Violence Helpline team to start at the end of September 2025:
- Permanent part-time position, 3 days a week from Thursday to Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (12 hours/week + a 3-hour team meeting per month)
About the Sexual Violence Helpline
Since 2010, this helpline has been offering listening, information and resources to victims of any form of sexual violence, as well their loved ones and those who work with them. Our service also responds to requests from LAFU (Emergency Financial Assistance Line). The Sexual Violence Helpline is accessible by telephone or by chat.
Job description – On-call Counsellor:
The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for new counsellors to add to its on-call list. Counsellors on the on-call list must be able to provide counselling both over the phone and by chat.
The role of a Sexual Violence Helpline on-call counsellor consists in:
- offering active listening
- providing accurate, pertinent information
- demystifying sexual violence and its consequences
- referring callers to the appropriate resources
- responding promptly and efficiently to emergency and crisis situations
- evaluating and responding to requests for emergency financial assistance from professionals and caregivers from different settings.
Requirements:
- University diploma in counselling or other relevant fields or College Diploma (DEC) in counselling or other relevant fields combined with equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience
- Specific interest in the issue of sexual violence and violence towards women
- Experience working with victims of sexual violence or criminal acts would be an asset
- Must be able to work nights
- Excellent analytical skills and collaborates well with others
- Knowledge of support services for victims in Quebec.
- Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
- Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.
Excellent working conditions:
- Initial in-person training program;
- Professional development to ensure up-to date knowledge on issues related to sexual violence.
- Pension plan ;
- Workplace: hybrid in-person and remote work, depending on service needs;
- Compensation based on MSAC salary scale, starting at 27.4$/hour;
- Enhanced financial compensation in lieu of paid public holidays and sick leave
- 4 weeks of annual vacation.
About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
The MSAC offers a caring work environment that fosters learning and skills development. You will be helping many people by listening, providing support and giving referrals to callers from across Québec. Join us in providing an essential service while benefiting from excellent working conditions.
Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe space for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence. The MSAC offers the following four services:
- Medico-social services for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Individual counselling for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Support provided 24/7 by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
Why should you join the MSAC team?
MSAC is a people-oriented workplace that values work-life balance. Working at the MSAC will allow you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, while acquiring new knowledge and enhancing work skills.
To submit your application
The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Please send your resume and letter of motivation to:
Mylène Gauthier, Sexual Helpline Coordinator
Email: cv@cvasm.ca
Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.
By submitting your application, you agree that your CV will be kept for one year. If you prefer not to have your CV stored, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca
Full-time Counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Full-time Counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Would you like to join a community organization that is passionately committed to the cause of sexual violence? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution within a warm, caring, and dedicated team!
We are looking for a counselor to join our Sexual Violence Helpline team to start at the end of September 2025:
- One permanent full-time position, 4 days a week, from Saturday to Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (28 hours/week + a 3-hour team meeting per month)
About the Sexual Violence Helpline
Since 2010, this helpline has been offering listening, information and resources to victims of any form of sexual violence, as well their loved ones and those who work with them. Our service also responds to requests from LAFU (Emergency Financial Assistance Line). The Sexual Violence Helpline is accessible by telephone or by chat.
Job description – On-call Counsellor:
The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for new counsellors to add to its on-call list. Counsellors on the on-call list must be able to provide counselling both over the phone and by chat.
The role of a Sexual Violence Helpline on-call counsellor consists in:
- offering active listening
- providing accurate, pertinent information
- demystifying sexual violence and its consequences
- referring callers to the appropriate resources
- responding promptly and efficiently to emergency and crisis situations
- evaluating and responding to requests for emergency financial assistance from professionals and caregivers from different settings.
Requirements:
- University diploma in counselling or other relevant fields or College Diploma (DEC) in counselling or other relevant fields combined with equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience
- Specific interest in the issue of sexual violence and violence towards women
- Experience working with victims of sexual violence or criminal acts would be an asset
- Must be able to work nights
- Excellent analytical skills and collaborates well with others
- Knowledge of support services for victims in Quebec.
- Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
- Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.
Excellent working conditions:
- Initial in-person training program;
- Professional development to ensure up-to date knowledge on issues related to sexual violence.
- Group insurance and pension plan contribution;
- Workplace: hybrid in-person and remote work, depending on service needs;
- Based on CVASM salary scales, salary starting at 30.14$ per hour during night and 27.4$ during the day and training session,
- 13 public holidays/year and 12 paid sick days/year
- 4 weeks of annual vacation.
About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
The MSAC offers a caring work environment that fosters learning and skills development. You will be providing assistance to many people by listening, providing support and giving referrals to callers from across Québec. Join us in providing an essential service while benefiting from excellent working conditions.
Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe space for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence. The MSAC offers the following four services:
- Medico-social services for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Individual counselling for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Support provided 24/7 by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
Why should you join the MSAC team?
MSAC is a people-oriented workplace that values work-life balance.
Working at the MSAC will allow you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, while acquiring new knowledge and enhancing work skills.
To submit your application
The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Please send your resume and letter of motivation to:
Mylène Gauthier, Sexual Helpline Coordinator
Email: cv@cvasm.ca
Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.
By submitting your application, you agree that your CV will be kept for one year. If you prefer not to have your CV stored, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca
On-call counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
On-call counsellor – Sexual Violence Helpine
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Would you like to join a community organization that is passionately committed to the cause of sexual violence? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution within a warm, caring, and dedicated team!
We are looking for several counselors to join our Sexual Violence Helpline team to start at the end of September 2025:
- On-call positions available (day, evening, night, and weekend shifts)
About the Sexual Violence Helpline
Since 2010, this helpline has been offering listening, information and resources to victims of any form of sexual violence, as well their loved ones and those who work with them. Our service also responds to requests from LAFU (Emergency Financial Assistance Line). The Sexual Violence Helpline is accessible by telephone or by chat.
Job description – On-call Counsellor :
The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for new counsellors to add to its on-call list. Counsellors on the on-call list must be able to provide counselling both over the phone and by chat.
The role of a Sexual Violence Helpline on-call counsellor consists in:
- offering active listening
- providing accurate, pertinent information
- demystifying sexual violence and its consequences
- referring callers to the appropriate resources
- responding promptly and efficiently to emergency and crisis situations
- evaluating and responding to requests for emergency financial assistance from professionals and caregivers from different settings.
Requirements :
- University diploma in counselling or other relevant fields or College Diploma (DEC) in counselling or other relevant fields combined with equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience
- Specific interest in the issue of sexual violence and violence towards women
- Experience working with victims of sexual violence or criminal acts would be an asset
- Must be able to work nights
- Excellent analytical skills and collaborates well with others
- Knowledge of support services for victims in Quebec.
- Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
- Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.
Excellent working conditions:
- Initial in-person training program;
- Professional development to ensure up-to date knowledge on issues related to sexual violence.
- Workplace: hybrid in-person and remote work, depending on service needs;
- Flexible schedule: days, evenings and nights, depending on availability.
- Compensation based on MSAC salary scale, starting at 27.4$/hour;
- Enhanced financial compensation in lieu of paid public holidays and sick leave
- 4 weeks of annual vacation.
About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
The MSAC offers a caring work environment that fosters learning and skills development. You will be providing assistance to many people by listening, providing support and giving referrals to callers from across Québec. Join us in providing an essential service while benefiting from excellent working conditions.
Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe space for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence. The MSAC offers the following four services:
- Medico-social services for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Individual counselling for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Support provided 24/7 by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
Why should you join the MSAC team?
MSAC is a people-oriented workplace that values work-life balance.
Working at the MSAC will allow you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, while acquiring new knowledge and enhancing work skills.
To submit your application
The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Please send your resume and letter of motivation to:
Mylène Gauthier, Sexual Helpline Coordinator
Email: cv@cvasm.ca
Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.
By submitting your application, you agree that your CV will be kept for one year. If you prefer not to have your CV stored, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca
Clinical Caseworker – Temporary
Clinical Caseworker – Temporary
Montréal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Would you like to join a community organization that is passionately committed to the cause of sexual violence? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution within a warm, caring, and dedicated team!
We are looking for two clinical follow-up workers to join our clinical team as soon as possible:
- Temporary position to cover maternity leave, full-time 28 hours per week, until May 2026 (9 months), potentially renewable until September 2026.
- Temporary full-time position, 28 hours per week, until the end of October 2026, potentially renewable.
Job description
The caseworker offers short- and medium-term individual clinical counselling to victims of sexual violence and their loved ones. The objective of these counselling sessions is to provide support for victims and help them regain control of their lives.
The person we are looking for must have the following qualifications:
- A master’s degree in the field of social sciences; or a Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S.) or a graduate-level certificate (microprogramme) combined with relevant and significant experience;
- Member of a recognized Québec professional order
- Experience in working with adult victims of sexual violence, mental health, PTSD, crisis intervention, individual clinical follow-up
- Knowledge, competencies and skills in therapeutic relationships
- Knowledge of the judicial process would be an asset
- Ability to question oneself, ask for support and communicate with the team
- Autonomy, sound clinical judgement, analysis and synthesis of information, introspection and ability to adapt
- Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
Advantageous employment conditions:
- Four-day work week;
- Hybrid remote and in-person work model ;
- Compensation based on MSAC salary scale, starting at $38/hour;
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- Enhanced financial compensation in lieu of paid public holidays and sick leave.
About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)
Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe, non-judgmental space where people affected by sexual assault are welcomed, listened to, believed and supported in accordance with their choices. The MSAC offers:
- Medico-social services for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Individual counselling for sexual assault victims 18 years of age and over
- Support provided 24/7 by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
Why should you join the MSAC team?
MSAC is a people-oriented workplace that values work-life balance.
Working at the MSAC will allow you to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, while acquiring new knowledge and enhancing work skills.
To submit your application
The MSAC is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. Please send your resumé and letter of motivation to:
Deborah Trent, Executive Director
Email: cv@cvasm.ca
Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.
By submitting your application, you agree that your CV will be kept for one year. If you prefer not to have your CV stored, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca
Open Application
Would you like to work at CVASM, but the position you’re interested in isn’t currently open? Please send your application to cv@cvasm.ca, including “open application” and the job title in the subject line.
By submitting your application, you agree by default to us keeping your CV on file for one year. We will then be able to notify you of the next recruitment period.
Advantageous working conditions
Our employees receive several training sessions during the year to improve their competencies. Knowledge and skills are actively shared among members of different teams.
Our teams work together in a caring environment to be the best they can be—not only as employees, but as people. This type of mutual support fosters professional development and promotes work-life balance. There are many positions that correspond to different scheduling requirements. We also offer excellent employee benefits (pension plan, health insurance, vacations) depending on the type of position.
Field placements at the MSAC
The MSAC welcomes students from different areas of study, such as social work, criminology or sexology. Note, however, that we only accept field placement students within the framework of a formal college or university training program. For more information on fieldwork opportunities at the MSAC, please email us at info@cvasm.ca.