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Are you interested in becoming part of a caring, committed and motivated team that takes the cause of sexual violence to heart?

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Officer is responsible for disseminating the MSAC’s brand identity as an organization and promoting its services and subsidiary brands, including its province-wide Sexual Violence Helpline.

As a specialist in institutional communication, the Communications Officer works closely with the Sexual Violence Helpline Coordinator and MSAC teams to deploy the organization’s communication strategies. This person plays a key role in building and maintaining media relations and developing strategic partnerships, while ensuring the consistency and impact of messages broadcast across all channels in order to strengthen the positioning of the Sexual Violence Helpline and the MSAC with all our stakeholders.

We are looking for the right candidate to fill this position immediately.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and deploying institutional communication strategies to strengthen the reputation and positioning of the Sexual Violence Helpline, the MSAC and its activities.
• Manage public relations (with the press and media) to promote the image of the Sexual Violence Helpline and the MSAC throughout the network and general public.
• Participate in developing sustainable, strategic relationships with partners and key institutions.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of internal communications and awareness and promotional campaigns, including liaising with suppliers (agencies, graphic designers and printers).
• Participate in the creation and distribution of engaging content on various channels (website, social media, promotional material, press releases, etc.).

Tasks

Communication strategies

• Participate in identifying communication needs and defining objectives and strategic priorities for the Sexual Violence Helpline and the MSAC.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of annual multi-channel communication plans adapted to various publics.
• Use strategic intelligence to identify outreach opportunities.

Press and media relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with a network of press and media contacts.
• Collaborate in the writing and distribution of press releases.
• Follow up on media requests.

Communication with partners and outside organizations (B2B)

• Contribute to the MSAC’s reputation and positioning with partners and institutions.
• Promote the role and services of the Sexual Violence Helpline and the MSAC within the network and to the general public.

Communication campaigns

• Participate in the design and deployment of awareness and positioning campaigns, including the development of content and communication material (posters, brochures, videos, etc.).

Website

• Ensure the smooth operation of websites, including management of hosting, domain names and the content management system (CMS).
• Manage accounts and coordinate agencies’ work regarding any creations or modifications.

Events

• Centralize requests for promotional and awareness-raising events and participate in the logistical deployment of teams and promotional material.

The person we are looking for must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in institutional communication, public relations and the deployment of awareness and promotional campaigns, ideally in a community environment (NPO, social services, etc.).
• Experience in defining and implementing strategic communications plans, including the production of institutional content (reports, brochures, posters and videos).
• Experience in public relations (press and media), including writing and distributing press releases, coordinating media actions and organizing events (press conferences and interviews).
• Ability to analyze institutional issues and adapt communication strategies to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of issues related to victims of sexual violence.
• Possessing the creativity and adaptability needed to develop engaging, powerful content aimed at different audiences.
• Ability to interact effectively with institutional partners and media.
• Good command of digital tools: Suite Office, WordPress, MailChimp, Canvas, Adobe Suite, Google Trends and Google Analytics.
• Good organizational skills, autonomy and initiative, with an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent writing skills in both French and English.

Excellent employment conditions

• Permanent full-time position: 35 hours/week
• Annual starting salary: $55,860
• Workplace: hybrid (in person and remote)
• Group insurance and pension plan
• 4 weeks’ annual vacation
• Statutory holidays and sick leave
• Work-life balance
• Excellent work atmosphere
• Workplace offering challenges and opportunities for professional development
• Start date: as soon as possible

About the Montreal Sexual Assault Centre (MSAC)

Since 1980, the MSAC has provided a safe, non-judgmental space where anyone affected by sexual assault is 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
• listening and information 24/7 provided by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages who have been affected by sexual violence
• support for teams working in designated centres across Québec through our Support Service for designated centres providing medico-social services for sexual assault victims.

To submit an application

The MSAC is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and letter of motivation to the address below by 5:00 pm on March 3, 2025, at the latest:

Mylène Gauthier, Coordinator, Sexual Violence Helpline

Email: cv@cvasm.ca

Please note that only those candidates selected for a selection interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.

By submitting your application, you agree by default that we will keep your CV for one year. If you would prefer that we not keep your CV, please let us know at cv@cvasm.ca.

Are you interested in working on call? We can offer you an opportunity to join a caring, motivated team that is strongly invested in the cause of sexual violence.

An on-call 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.
We are currently looking for new on-call counsellors who are able to start work immediately.

Job description

An on-call 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:

• Education :
  • 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;
• Knowledge of the issue of sexual assault and victims’ needs
• 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

• On-call position
• Standby shifts on call (2 x 16 hours/month), evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Salary of $28.49/hour during training and meetings,
• Salary of $42.07/hour for on-call emergency response during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays;
• Salary of $56.98/shift (one shift = 8 hours) for on-call availability;
• Pension plan after 700 hours of work
• Work-life balance
• Excellent working atmosphere
• Work environment conducive to professional development and challenges
• Start date: immediately

About the 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
• Listening and information 24/7 provided by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
• Support for teams working in designated centres across the province through the Support Service for designated centres providing medico-social services for sexual assault victims.

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a caring, motivated team that is strongly invested in the cause of sexual violence?

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.
We are currently looking for new day shift counsellors who are able to start work immediately.

Job description

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

• Education :
  • 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 tea
• 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: $28.49/hour for daytime interventions, during training and meetings,
• Salary of $42.07/hour for on-call emergency response during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays;
• Salary of $56.98/shift (one shift = 8 hours) for on-call availability;
• Statutory holidays and sick days
• Work-life balance
• Excellent working atmosphere
• Work environment conducive to professional development and challenges

About the 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
• Listening and information 24/7 provided by the Sexual Violence Helpline for people of all ages in Québec affected by sexual violence
• Support for teams working in designated centres across the province through the Support Service for designated centres providing medico-social services for sexual assault victims.

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.

This position provides an opportunity to join a caring, motivated team that is strongly invested in the cause of sexual violence.

Job description

We are looking for a caseworker to fill a permanent position as soon as possible.

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:

• Master’s degree in the social sciences
• 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

• 2 positions: 1 permanent position and 1 one-year temporary position
• Schedule: Four-day work week
• Hybrid remote and in-person work model
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Compensation based on MSAC salary scale, starting at $37/hour
• Four weeks’ annual vacation
• Group insurance and pension plan contribution.

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

Note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone as soon as possible.

The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for new chat counsellors. These positions are temporary one-year positions with possibility of renewal, and will be filled in conjunction with the launch of the 24/7 chat line scheduled for the end of May 2024. Four positions are available :

Two daytime positions, from 7:00 am-3:00 pm:

• 28 hours/week, Sunday to Wednesday
• 21 hours/week, Wednesday to Saturday
• Participation in two Wednesday meetings every month.

Two night shift positions, from 11:00 pm-7:00 am

• 28 hours/week, Sunday to Wednesday
• 21 hours/week, Wednesday to Saturday
• Participation in two Wednesday meetings every month.

Training of new counsellors will begin towards the end of April.

The role of a Digital Counsellor at the Sexual Violence Helpline consists in:

• responding by text to requests from victims and those close to them
• identifying the person’s needs and providing accurate, pertinent information
• referring people to the appropriate resources and responding promptly and efficiently to emergency and crisis situations
• contributing to the development and improvement of the counselling service by participating in team meetings, professional development activities and supervision.

Requirements

• University diploma in counselling or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of experience working with victims of sexual violence or criminal acts
• Specific interest in the issue of sexual violence and violence towards women
• Avoir déjà fait la formation intervenir auprès des personnes suicidaires à l’aide de bonnes pratiques serait un atout
• Average typing ability on a computer keyboard
• Participation in two Wednesday meetings every month.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills
• Collaborates well with others
• Good communication skills at different levels
• Proven knowledge of the different regions of Québec
• Knowledge of community resources throughout Québec
• Knowledge and comprehension of issues surrounding sexual violence
• Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
• Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.

Excellent working conditions

• Contract position with possibility of renewal
• Hourly wage: $26.68
• Ongoing training in knowledge and skills
• Workplace: in-person and remote hybrid working arrangement.

To submit your application

The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resumé and letter of motivation to:

Mylène Gauthier and Youssra Siouda
Email: cv@cvasm.ca

The Sexual Violence Helpline team is looking for a new Telephone Counsellor to fill a position on Thursday to Friday from 3:00-11:00 pm, and on Saturday from 12:00-8:00 pm (21 hours/week).

Training for this position will begin towards the end of April.

The role of a Sexual Violence Helpline Telephone 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 fieldworkers in various milieus.

Requirements

• University diploma in counselling or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of 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
• Participation in two Wednesday meetings every month.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills
• Collaborates well with others
• Good communication skills at different levels
• Proven knowledge of the different regions of Québec
• Knowledge of community resources throughout Québec
• Knowledge and comprehension of issues surrounding sexual violence
• Comfortable working with evolving computer systems
• Good knowledge of French and English, both verbal and written.

Excellent working conditions

• Hourly wage: $26.68
• Permanent position
• Group insurance + pension plan
• Four weeks annual vacation
• Ongoing training in knowledge and skills
• Workplace: in-person and remote hybrid working arrangement.

To submit your application

The Montreal Sexual Assault Centre is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resumé and letter of motivation to:

Mylène Gauthier, Sexual Helpline Coordinator
Email: cv@cvasm.ca