75-2026 Group Facilitator Casual

We are seeking a Group Facilitator who is passionate about supporting adults and youth in developing emotional awareness, strengthening relationships, and building healthier ways of navigating life's challenges. The successful candidate will help to create a safe, engaging, and non-judgmental learning environment where participants can explore emotions, increase self-understanding, and develop practical skills for improving their relationships with themselves and others.

Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and non-pathologizing approach, the facilitator will guide participants through experiential learning activities, self-reflection exercises, and discussions that normalize emotional experiences while promoting resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Join a values-driven organization with over 100 years of service supporting Ottawa families through life's challenges, where your work will have a lasting impact and your qualified growth will be supported.

Location: Ottawa, Office-Based. FSO-SFO is located on the unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Casual Unionized
Salary: Level 5, $58,793.87 to $66,052.17

Hours of Work: As assigned (evening work required)
Job ID: 75-2026 Group Facilitator (Casual)

ABOUT US

Family Services à la famille Ottawa (FSO-SFO) has been strengthening individuals and families and, by extension, the Ottawa community since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate support to address the mental health, family conflict, violence, and parenting challenges that families face. Through accessible counselling, support groups, and educational programs, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopt healthy strategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.

We serve individuals across the lifespan and within all types of family constellations, including children, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the real needs of our clients and families, the complex environments they live in, and a strong foundation of clinical and mental health expertise.

From Mothercare during the influenza epidemic of 1917, to supporting families through post-WWII reintegration, to redefining family therapy to reflect the diverse realities of “family”, FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve in response to the changing needs of our community.

We strive to lead and convene the best and most promising practices, ensuring our services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSI-SFO has had a positive impact on their lives.

As an accredited non-profit charitable organization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillar of the Ottawa community. Our team is united by a commitment to well-being, belonging, community, accountability, and client-centered care.

Join us in making a lasting difference for Ottawa families.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and engaging Group Facilitator to support the delivery of therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skill-building groups and workshops for youth and adults.

Depending on the successful candidate's clinical expertise, experience, and scope of practice, groups may focus on mental health and wellness, parenting, relationships, emotional regulation, communication, resilience,



life transitions, and other topics that promote individual and family well-being.

Working collaboratively with program staff, the Group Facilitator will help to create and co-facilitate evidence-informed group programs that foster learning, connection, self-reflection, and personal growth. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical and facilitation skills and will be able to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where participants feel supported in developing new insights, strengthening coping strategies, and building meaningful change.

Using trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices, the Group Facilitator will support participants in developing practical skills, increasing self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and enhancing overall well-being.

Location: Ottawa, Office-Based. FSO-SFO is located on the unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Casual Unionized
Salary: Level 5, $58793.87 to $66052.17

Hours of Work: As assigned (evening work required, may include weekends)
Job ID: 75-2026 Group Facilitator (Casual)

ABOUT US

Family Services à la famille Ottawa (FSO-SFO) has been strengthening individuals and families and, by extension, the Ottawa community since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate support to address the mental health, family conflict, violence, and parenting challenges that families face. Through accessible counselling, support groups, and educational programs, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopt healthy strategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.

We serve individuals across the lifespan and within all types of family constellations, including children, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the real needs of our clients and families, the complex environments they live in, and a strong foundation of clinical and mental health expertise.

From Mothercare during the influenza epidemic of 1917, to supporting families through post-WWII reintegration, to redefining family therapy to reflect the diverse realities of “family”, FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve in response to the changing needs of our community.

We strive to lead and convene the best and most promising practices, ensuring our services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSI-SFO has had a positive impact on their lives.

As an accredited non-profit charitable organization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillar of the Ottawa community. Our team is united by a commitment to well-being, belonging, community, accountability, and client-centered care.

Join us in making a lasting difference for Ottawa families.

Key Responsibilities

Group Facilitation

- Co-facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based groups and workshops for youth and/or adults

- Deliver engaging,



evidence-informed programming that aligns with participant needs and facilitator expertise

- Create and maintain safe, inclusive, trauma-informed group environments that encourage participation, learning, and growth

- Support participants in developing skills related to mental health, emotional well-being, parenting, relationships, communication, coping, and resilience

- Adapt facilitation style and content to meet the needs of diverse participants

- Manage group dynamics effectively while fostering participant engagement and safety

- Provide participants with appropriate resources, referrals, and supports as needed

Collaboration & Program Development

- Collaborate with colleagues in the planning, adaptation, and delivery of group programming

- Participate in supervision, clinical consultation, team meetings, and training opportunities as required

- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives

- Support the development of new group programming based on community and organizational needs

Administrative Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency, funding, and professional requirements

- Complete attendance tracking, participant records, and outcome measurement activities

- Prepare group materials and resources as required

- Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and professional standards

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate and engaging facilitator who is passionate about helping individuals build skills, strengthen relationships, and improve well-being through meaningful group experiences. You bring:

- A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychotherapy, or a related field

- Registration and good standing with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO)

- Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, counselling, support, or skills-based groups

- Experience providing counselling, psychotherapy, or other clinical mental health services

- Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices

- Experience working with one or more populations including youth, men, parents, couples, families, or individuals experiencing mental health, relationship, and/or other life challenges

- Familiarity with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, or other relevant modalities

- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills

- Sound clinical judgment and the ability to manage sensitive topics and complex group dynamics

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Comfort facilitating both in-person and virtual groups would be an asset

Additional Requirements:

Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Availability for evening work

We look forward to hearing from you. FSO-SFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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