We’re Hiring A Child and Youth Counsellor  

This is a full-time permanent position under the supervision of the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor, and reports to the Director of Client Care Services. The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports children, youth, and adults who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, and educates the public about sexual violence. All work at SACE will reflect the Mission Statement and philosophical beliefs of the organization.  

 We offer a friendly and warm work environment and are looking for someone in this position to work weekly, Monday – Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work weekday evenings and weekends is a requirement. 

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provision of crisis intervention, assessment and ongoing therapy for survivors (3 – 17 years of age and of all genders) of intra- or extra-familial sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members; 

• Provision of crisis intervention in the form of emergency appointments, and scheduled appointments; 

• A minimum of 5 individual counselling sessions booked per day (20 clients booked per week), in a combination of in-person and/or telehealth appointments as necessary, with the exception of when meetings, trainings, group counselling sessions, and other scheduled commitments may intervene; 

• Provision of group counselling sessions as program requires; 

• Consult and collaborate with community professionals in matters relating to treatment and services for children (i.e., consultation and referrals); 

• Maintain comprehensive records and files as outlined in the College of Alberta Psychologists Standards of Practice or other appropriate governing body per designation; 

• Assist in the provision of training for volunteers, students, professional and lay persons in the area of child sexual abuse as required; 

• Maintain and submit program statistics monthly in consultation with the Clinical Director and the Director of Client Care Services; 

• Attend clinical meetings, departmental group supervision, and staff in-services as required, and remain ingrained on current literature and counselling methods, and where appropriate, adapt crisis intervention skills to reflect changes as determined by the Directors of Clinical Services and the Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs); 

• Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Co-CEOs, the Clinical Director, or the Director of Client Care Services. 

 

Minimum required qualifications: 

• Masters level degree in counselling or social work with clinical focus (e.g., MC, MSc, MEd, MSW, etc.), 
• Professional designation with a relevant association such as the College of Alberta Psychologists (i.e., Registered Provisional Psychologist or Registered Psychologist) or Alberta College of Social Workers (i.e., RSW, RCSW); 
• Experience in counselling children and youth (individual, family, group); 

• Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and treatment issues surrounding the effects of sexual violence;

 

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Is familiar with the issue of sexual violence and with anti-oppressive approaches to violence prevention and client support; 

• Understanding of and commitment to anti-oppressive principles and practices; 

• Experience in trauma-informed and client-centred counselling; 

• Is adaptable, organized, and self-directed; 

• Can work and develop relationships with a wide range of people, both within and outside of the organization; 

• Is comfortable working collaboratively with other staff and organizations. 

 

What SACE offers:   

• A competitive salary commensurate with accreditation ($69,900 – $86,550);    

• Health benefits (extended health, dental, and drugs) for staff and dependents;    

• A four-day work week, Mondays through Thursdays, and closed every Friday;    

• Generous paid vacation time (starting with three weeks);    

• Additional two-weeks’ paid annual office closure over the winter holiday break, usually aligning with school district closures;    

• A flexible hybrid home/office work model;    

• A work culture that values collaboration, respect, and kindness;    

• Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance;    

• Staff professional development hours and budget;    

• Regularly scheduled individual supervision with a Clinical Supervisor; 

• Staff appreciation days;    

• Mileage reimbursement for community work;    

• Open door policy.    

 

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, members of racialized or visible minority communities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at info@sace.ca. 

 

Eligibility: We understand that clients who have accessed our services may want to work at SACE and ask that it has been at least two years since your last engagement with either counselling or Support and Information Line services before applying. It is important that your employment with SACE does not compromise your healing, or create an ethical dilemma regarding a dual relationship with your previous counsellor.  

Support and Information Line training dates: The successful candidate will be asked to attend some sessions of the SACE Support and Information Line training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and some Saturdays, in September, October, and November 2026. The staff will be compensated for these training hours with time off in lieu (TOIL). Full training schedule will be available in August 2026. 

Closing date: Open until filled. 

 

Position start date: June 1, 2026, or as soon as reasonable after this date. 

 

To apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter outlining why they think they are the right candidate for this position, with a resume, and contact information of three (3) professional references including name, job title, phone number, and email address. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.    

 

Please send resume and cover letter to info@sace.ca, Attn: Selection Committee – Child and Youth Counsellor. 

 

We thank all who apply; only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.