Company Overview

Counselling and Family Services (CFS Ottawa) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the Ottawa community since 1940. It provides counselling and support in French and English, with a commitment to accessible, non-discriminatory services.

Summary

CFS Ottawa is seeking a Group Facilitator to co-facilitate a weekly, in-person, English language

New Directions group for men on Tuesdays evenings, starting December 8,

1. Working alongside a co-facilitator, you will guide participants through the group

program, follow their progress from week to week, and prepare client reports. This is a sessional position of up to 4 hours per week (approximately 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct oneself in accordance with the agency's values and the Ontario Human

Rights Code in all skilled interactions.
- Co-facilitate a weekly, in-person, New Directions group on Tuesdays evenings

(approximately 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).
- Review participants' homework from the previous week before each session.
- Meet with your co-facilitator before each session to plan and discuss how the group

is functioning.
- Prepare written participant reports within four weeks of the group's final session

and in time for court appearances.
- Complete daily activity sheets each week and submit them to the Program

Supervisor for processing.

Qualifications





- Education: MSW (or equivalent) or BSW
- Experience: Related experience in the New Directions program and experience

working with men
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; French an asset
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to meet report deadlines tied to court dates
- Computer and technical proficiency, including MS 365 and client databases
- Ability to work independently and take initiative

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter to Tammy Larouche at [email protected] by November 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Equity Statement

Our clients bring a wide range of identities and lived experiences, and we believe our team should too. CFS Ottawa is committed to recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous applicants, Black and racialized candidates,

Francophone candidates, 2SLGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process — just let us know what you need.

Pay: $37.55-$39.05 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 New Directions Group Facilitator (Vanier)
🏢 Counselling and Family Services
📍 Vanier