Bilingual; French and English Counsellor, Children’s Services

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.