Counsellor (2SLGBTQ+)

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a Counsellor (2SLGBTQ+) for the Health & Counselling Services. The role involves working with 2SLGBTQ+ students to assess development and provide therapeutic interventions.

The successful candidate will have a master’s in counselling or social work, current RP or RSW registration in Ontario, and at least five years of counselling experience, including in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counselling or social work with current RP/RSW registration in Ontario.
• Five years of counselling experience, including university/college setting.
• Experience providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention with diverse student populations.
• Trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice with the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' psychological and emotional development and plan interventions.
• Provide quality counselling services in alignment with HCS policies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support 2SLGBTQ+ students.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

2SLGBTQ+ experience

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural humility

Education

Master’s in counselling or social work

Ontario RP/RSW registration

University/college counselling experience (5+ years)

Job description

Career Development Assignment (CDA)

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal unionized candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Details

• Job Number: J0926-0167
• Job Title: Counsellor (2SLGBTQ+)
• Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)
• Department: Health & Counselling Services
• Job Category: Health Services
• Number of Positions: 1
• Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/09/2026
• Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/09/2026
• Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,497.00 - 110,064.00/Year
• Assignment Duration From: 05/10/2026
• Assignment Duration To: 05/04/2027
• Employee Group: CUPE 2424
• Salary Level: 11PE
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Date Position Available: 05/10/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager (Counselling Services), the incumbent will work with 2SLGBTQ+ students within our community. The incumbent will assess client’s psychological and emotional development; plans and implements therapeutic interventions; participates in the ongoing evaluation of counselling service delivery. The incumbent is responsible to provide quality health care to the Carleton University community in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives of Health & Counselling Services (HCS).

Qualifications

• Takes an intersectional, community-focused, trauma-informed, and self-reflexive approach to working with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
• The incumbent must have lived experience and knowledge of the impacts and barriers that 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities face and relevant lived experience of gender and sexuality marginality, understanding of systemic barriers faced by those from marginalized and underrepresented communities and its impacts, passionate about contributing to positive social change and commitment to trans and 2SLGBTQ+ affirming care. A demonstrated commitment to critical self-reflection, personal cultural awareness.
• Previous or current experience providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individuals with a broad range of potentially complex mental health issues. This includes experience and confidence assessing and working with people who have experienced trauma, and who may be at risk of suicide or self-harm.
• Experience in clinical case formulation and treatment planning in a mental health setting.
• Experience responding to clients in emotional crisis or urgent need in an unscheduled or drop-in format.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop therapeutic rapport in a non-judgmental manner with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working in a shared care model with an interdisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the developmental stage of this age group, key mental health issues, and the unique stresses experienced by students in post-secondary.
• Recognizes limitations, knows when to consult and seeks supervision when appropriate.

Education And Experience

• Completion of a master’s degree in a counselling field and/or social work, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Current valid registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a full Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
• Five years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist of which at least three years are in a university or college setting.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant. Please note your profile includes important screening information.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.