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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 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

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

Day Shift Counsellor – Medico-Social team

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 Medico-Social team to start as soon as possible :

• One permanent full-time position, 4 days a week, from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5 pm (30 hours/week)

Job description:

A day shift counsellor is a member of our medico-social intervention team, which works with the Designated Centre providing medico-social services for sexual assault victims, in partnership with the Montreal General Hospital and the GMF Clinique Medic Elle. This service responds to the needs of victims 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in both French and English.

A day shift counsellor provides support throughout the various steps in the medico-social intervention process for any person 18 years of age or over who has been a victim of sexual assault during the previous 12 months.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sexology, criminology, psycho-education or other relevant related fields, or Undergraduate degree or DEC in a relevant field, combined with significant experience in working with victims of sexual violence or crime, or in a related medico-social field;
• Work experience in intervention with victims of sexual violence and other criminal offences would be asset
• Experience in medico-social intervention in a designated centre would be an asset
• Comfortable working in a medical setting
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent knowledge of French and English.

Excellent working conditions:

• Permanent position; 
• Work schedule: 30 hours per week during the day, over 4 days, plus on-call shifts (2 x 16 hours per month) in the evening, at night, at weekends and on public holidays;
• Workplace: in person; 
• Salary: $29.12/hour for daytime interventions, during training and meetings,
• Salary of $43.68/hour for on-call emergency response during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays;
•  Salary of $58.23/shift (one shift = 8 hours) for on-call availability;
•  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 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

On-Call Counsellor – Medico-Social team

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 Medico-Social team to start as soon as possible :

• On-call positions

Job description:

A day shift counsellor is a member of our medico-social intervention team, which works with the Designated Centre providing medico-social services for sexual assault victims, in partnership with the Montreal General Hospital and the GMF Clinique Medic Elle. This service responds to the needs of victims 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in both French and English.

A day shift counsellor provides support throughout the various steps in the medico-social intervention process for any person 18 years of age or over who has been a victim of sexual assault during the previous 12 months.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sexology, criminology, psycho-education or other relevant related fields, or Undergraduate degree or DEC in a relevant field, combined with significant experience in working with victims of sexual violence or crime, or in a related medico-social field;
• Work experience in intervention with victims of sexual violence and other criminal offences would be asset
• Experience in medico-social intervention in a designated centre would be an asset
• Comfortable working in a medical setting
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent knowledge of French and English.

Conditions d’emploi avantageuses :

• Work schedule: on-call shifts (2 x 16 hours per month) in the evening, at night, at weekends and on public holidays;
• Workplace: in person; 
• Salary: $29.12/hour during training and meetings,
• Salary of $43.68/hour for on-call emergency until 10 pm,
• Salary of $48.04/hour for on-call emergency between 10pm and 6am,
•  Salary of $58.23/shift (one shift = 8 hours) for on-call availability;
• 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 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