Bilingual; French and English Counsellor, Children’s Services

Position: Bilingual (French and English) Counsellor, Children’s Services
Location: Longlac

Bilingual (French and English) Counsellor, Children’s Services
Full‑Time, Permanent

Location:

Longlac, Ontario

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) w/ half lunch unpaid

Salary: $68K

Location & Relocation Support

Based in Longlac, Ontario, a welcoming northern community within the Municipality of Greenstone

Ideal for candidates who enjoy nature, lakes, trails, and a quieter community lifestyle

Excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early‑career counsellor looking to build strong clinical experience

Meaningful work supporting children, youth, families, and caregivers in an underserved northern community

$1,500 relocation/recruitment incentive available

$500/month accommodation allowance for the first 3 months

Perks & Benefits

Full‑Time Permanent Position

Salary: up to $68,415.78 starting range, annual increases

Annual increases through grid progression and union negotiation

37.5 hours per week

No evenings, weekends, or on‑call rotation

100% employer‑paid health and dental benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan — HOOPP

Paid sick days

4 Weeks Vacation— prorated in the first year

12 Paid Statutory Holidays + Winter Holiday Shutdown

3 Family Care Days + 3 Floater Days

Up to $1,000 Agency‑Paid Training Incentive after probation

Mileage and meal reimbursement for work‑related travel

Professional development and growth opportunities

Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team environment

Meaningful opportunity to support children, youth, and families in underserved northern Ontario communities

Qualifications

Bilingual French and English spoken and written

Diploma or degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Education must support eligibility for registration with an applicable Ontario regulated professional college, such as OCSWSSW, CRPO, CNO, COTO, CPO, or CPSO.

Ability to actively engage with children, youth, parents, caregivers, and families in a compassionate, person‑centred, and professional manner.

Knowledge of evidence‑based and evidence‑informed counselling, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning practices for children, youth, and families.

Experience or strong understanding of clinical interventions, trauma‑informed care, mental health, developmental stages, family systems, and social determinants of health.

Ability to develop individualized goals, care plans, and safety plans based on client needs, strengths, and circumstances.

Strong understanding of confidentiality, PHIPA, documentation standards, and professional scope of practice.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and technology skills, including Microsoft Office/Outlook and electronic client record systems.

Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to travel as required.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, culturally relevant care, and anti‑oppressive practice.

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