• Empower Indigenous survivors of sexualized violence in a role that centers cultural healing and trauma-informed support
• Earn $43.03 per hour with a full benefits package, paid self-care time, and monthly clinical consultation
• Join a dedicated team at VSAC, fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace that values wellness and professional growth

About the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre

The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) is a feminist organization committed to ending sexualized violence through healing, education, and prevention. We are dedicated to supporting women and all Trans survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, through advocacy, counselling, and empowerment.

As a feminist agency, we value:

• Communicating in a clear, confidential, caring, and honest manner, demonstrating respect, accessibility and recognition of all our diversity
• Supporting the empowerment of each person’s knowledge of self and right to dignity
• Creating a safe and accessible environment where people are supported in healing from sexualized violence
• Embracing social justice and equity for all
• Enacting an anti-oppressive practice that addresses societal and systemic barriers and our positions of power and privilege
• Creating transparency and accountability with the community through sharing our policies and practices

For more information, please visit our website: vsac.ca/

About the Opportunity

VSAC is looking for an Indigenous Counsellor based in Victoria, B.C, working on a 4-day or 5-day workweek.

Reporting to the Counselling Supervisor, this role is focused on supporting Indigenous survivors of sexualized violence through individual and group counselling, case consultation, and community engagement. You will also work closely with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) to provide culturally grounded support to clients, while also extending counselling services to non-Indigenous clients based on availability.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting intake assessments and referrals for clients at VSAC and VNFC
• Providing individual and group counselling to Indigenous and non-Indigenous survivors
• Supporting clients in understanding trauma and developing coping strategies
• Participating in the Indigenous Response Network in monthly meetings, and providing emotional support as needed
• Collaborating with VSAC team members in peer support, case consultation, and clinical consultation
• Maintaining accurate records for all services provided
• Assisting with walk-in support, access-line response, and SART calls
• Developing effective links with relevant community agencies
• Scheduling clients, maintaining documentation, and preparing for group sessions
• Engaging in public education and prevention work
• Supervising and supporting student interns in group facilitation or as assigned
• Actively contributing to a healthy work environment with a focus on cultural humility and safety

About You

To qualify, you will need a Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or equivalent experience, with a preference for Indigenous specializations. A minimum of two years of direct counseling experience is also essential. Direct experience supporting Indigenous survivors of sexualized violence is an asset. 

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Familiarity with local Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations
• Experience integrating culturally grounded approaches to healing
• Experience with group facilitation techniques
• Knowledge of trauma related to Day and Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals, and other colonial institutions
• Background in providing community-based services through cultural humility and safety

As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate empathy, compassion, and a reconciliation-focused mindset, fostering safe, trusting relationships and embodying relationality in every aspect of your work. You bring exceptional communication skills, a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team, and the capacity to organize and prioritize effectively. Your commitment to cultural humility, along with a feminist, anti-oppressive lens, will ensure empowering support for clients.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a trauma-informed counselor with a deep understanding of Indigenous communities and the impacts of colonization, looking to make a positive impact in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Please note that a criminal records check will be required for the successful candidate.

About the Benefits

Compensation is a competitive hourly rate of $43.03, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extended health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid self-care time (30 minutes for every 7 hours worked)
• Annual professional development compensation
• Monthly free external clinical consultation
• Access to a medicine room and Indigenous Response Network resources
• Quarterly staff appreciation events, an open-door policy, and a collaborative, supportive work environment!

If you share our values and have the skills to succeed in this role, we invite you to apply today!