Gender- Violence Counsellor; Bilingual

Western Manitoba Women?s Centre

Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Bilingual)

Full-Time Position

The Western Manitoba Women?s Centre serves women, gender diverse individuals and their children across Western Manitoba with trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and inclusive programming. Through grassroots connection, community partnerships, and a focus on systemic change, we create safe, empowering spaces where people are seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

The Western Manitoba Women?s Centre is currently seeking a Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Bilingual) to fill a full-time position. The Counsellor will work with women and gender diverse individuals to create a welcoming, low barrier space for clients accessing counselling services related to gender-based violence, including sexual assault. We welcome applicants who are bilingual; fluent in English & a second language, with preference given to those who speak Spanish, Ukrainian or Gujarati.

• Provide individual and group, client-centered, trauma-informed counselling and advocacy to women and gender-diverse individuals
• Create a respectful, welcoming, non-judgemental environment that is inclusive
• Assess clients who are affected by gender-based violence for risk (physical and emotional), identify interventions, safety plan, access/advocate to partner agencies as required, implement and encourage regular evaluation of goals
• Plan and execute a variety of wellness programs including art therapy, group sessions, and educational presentations that foster growth and connection
• Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards in accordance with the prevailing Code of Ethics of the profession
• Maintain confidentiality and follow the policies/procedures of FIPPA, PHIA, Child Welfare, Board Policies, professional standards, and other relevant Acts
• Professional skills shall include self-motivation to complete workload, being client-centered, providing support and advocacy for the client, ensuring appropriate referrals are completed as needed, collaborating with other service providers when indicated
• Participate in training, workshops, presentations as deemed important by Directors of Counselling and Advocacy and Director of Operations
• Provide education and support about gender-based violence to everyone affected by the trauma, such as parents, children, friends
• Development of educational presentations for public and partner agencies
• Promote the profile of the Western Manitoba Women?s Centre counselling services within Brandon and the Westman area
• Liaise with other service providers and participate in community activities to bring awareness of gender-based violence in the community
• Report statistics on a monthly basis and participate in strategic planning as required

• Post-secondary education in counselling, social work, health or social science field, combined with counselling experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Excellent knowledge of theories and current research of gender-based violence, sexual assault, trauma and recovery, and related issues
• Excellent knowledge of theories of gender-based violence from a feminist, multicultural, anti-racist, anti-oppression perspective
• Knowledge of locally available community-based resources and services for survivors of gender-based violence
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations with a trauma-informed inclusive approach
• Ability to deliver brief as well as long-term counselling for individuals and groups
• Computer knowledge, written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and within the Western Manitoba Women?s Centre’s feminist philosophy

• Fluency in English and a second language, with preference given to Spanish, Ukrainian and Gujarati (both written and spoken)

• A flexible and rewarding work experience that values healthy work/life balance
• A fiscally sound and established organization that values feminist leadership and transparency
• A team of co-workers who value strong working relationships as well as support from a Board of Directors comprised of qualified women invested in a safe inclusive community

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Final date to receive applications: Wednesday, March 11 th , 2026 at 4:30pm

Potential

Start Date:

April 1 st , 2026

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Western Manitoba Women?s Centre
Attention:
Kim Iwasiuk Director of Counselling & Advocacy

Fax:

We?re building a safe, inclusive, and empowering space rooted in equity, anti-oppression, and social justice. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and especially encourage women, Two-spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-diverse folks, and BIPOC individuals from historically marginalized communities. If you?re passionate about intersectional feminism, advocacy, and community empowerment, we?d love to hear from you.

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