With a global team of more than 4,800 professionals, we provide real‑time emotional support, therapy, coaching, mindfulness, and family services to millions worldwide. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with employers, health plans, and insurers to design flexible, forward‑thinking programs that evolve alongside today’s changing workforce. Now part of the TELUS Health family, we are expanding our global impact by combining decades of wellbeing expertise.

Together, we’re building healthier, more resilient organizations- one person at a time.

Current Opportunity: EAP Counsellor (Independent Contractor) Languages required: French and English Note: This is a remote position and an opportunity for an independent counsellor to provide telephone‑based clinical support to our clients. The expectations would be that the counsellor would be available to provide this support for 8-16 hours per week. Providing immediate, holistic support to individuals and managers over the telephone (including crisis calls where appropriate) to our French speaking clients.

Master’s degree in Mental Health (e.g.

Social

Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related discipline). Fluent written and spoken French and a conversational level of English required. Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience delivering direct,



client‑facing counselling or mental health support.

Proven experience using solution‑focused counselling approaches in clinical or support settings. Demonstrated experience supporting clients in high‑risk situations, including crisis intervention. Robust risk assessment, safeguarding, and safety‑planning skills are essential.

Excellent IT and administrative competencies, with the ability to accurately manage client records and case management systems. A robust customer service background is an advantage. Previous experience within organisations with listening, counselling, or emotional support services is highly desirable.

Maximum flexibility - choose your own working hours and work remotely Perfectly compatible with a private practice or job Help lower the barrier to mental health care Maintain professional independence whilst being part of our network Access to additional collaboration opportunities - the chance to branch out into other projects and services within our network. For further details about WPO please check out our website and these short videos give a great overview of what we do Human‑Powered Care and The WPO Global Experience Workplace Options collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

📌 EAP Counsellor (Independent Contractor) (Ottawa)
🏢 Workplace Options
📍 Ottawa