The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SACK) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence through trauma-informed counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, public education, and community outreach. We provide support to survivors of all genders, ages 12 and up, who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence. Serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A;), SACK provides services both on-site and in community-based settings, including Napanee. Our work is grounded in intersectional feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and survivor-centered principles.

Position Summary:

The Indigenous Counsellor provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and support to Indigenous survivors of sexual violence, while contributing to group counselling, community education, and outreach initiatives for survivors of all backgrounds. The position integrates Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and healing practices into clinical service delivery and supports the Centre’s ongoing commitment to decolonizing and Indigenizing its programs and services. In addition to maintaining an individual counselling caseload, the Indigenous Counsellor takes a lead role in developing and facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities, and increasing access to culturally relevant services. Working collaboratively with the counselling team, leadership, and community partners, the Indigenous Counsellor contributes to organizational capacity building and the development of inclusive, accessible, and culturally safe services for survivors of sexual violence.

This position will be 34 hours per week and begins as a 6-month contract with the potential to convert to a permanent, full-time role based on performance and agency needs. The starting wage will range from $27.20 - $36.94 an hour.





Required Qualifications

- Registration in good standing with a recognized Ontario professional regulatory college, such as the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or another relevant regulatory body.
- Education and professional training in counselling, psychotherapy, social work, or a related field.
- Experience providing trauma-informed counselling and support to survivors of sexual violence.
- Experience maintaining confidential clinical documentation and adhering to qualified and organizational standards.
- Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, Métis histories, cultures, community strengths, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and systemic oppression.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, survivor-centred, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive practice.
- Ability to flex hours according to the needs of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Satisfactory vulnerable Sector CPIC.

Preferred Qualifications

- Lived experience and/or meaningful professional or community connections within First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities.
- Experience incorporating Indigenous healing approaches into counselling or community-based programming.
- Experience developing and facilitating therapeutic groups, psychoeducational workshops,



or Healing Circles.
- Experience in community outreach, public education, or youth-focused programming.
- Knowledge of Indigenous community resources, services, and referral networks within KFL&A.;
- Experience working within a non-profit, feminist, or community-based sexual violence support organization.
- Proficiency in a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis language considered an asset

Application Process:

SACK is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe workplace. We recognize the importance of Indigenous leadership, perspectives, and knowledge in developing services that are responsive to Indigenous survivors. We encourage applications from qualified Indigenous professionals and individuals whose experiences and expertise align with the values and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with provisions of Section 23 of the Human Rights Act, SAC Kingston will be accepting applications from woman-identified, 2-spirit and gender diverse individuals only. Additionally, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) ancestry (please self-identify in your application). SACK is committed to providing accommodations upon request at all stages of the hiring process.

If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (max 1 page) in a PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line “Indigenous Counsellor Application”. The deadline for submitting a full application is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5pm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $27.20-$36.94 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Indigenous Counsellor (Kingscourt)
🏢 Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
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