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 skilled 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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📌 Bilingual (French and English) Counsellor, Children’s Services (Longlac)
🏢 Beyond Bilingual
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