Counsellor PEACE Program - Whiterock

Atira-Women; Surrey; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atira Women’s Resource Society is seeking a PEACE counsellor to provide culturally sensitive, child-centered counselling for children and youth aged 3-18 who have witnessed or experienced family violence. The counsellor will deliver services at the White Rock office and in community settings, ensuring confidentiality and alignment with agency policies.

The role requires a feminist anti-violence framework, strong advocacy for women and children, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related human/social service field from a university of recognized standing or equivalent combination of education, training and experience working with children
• Minimum One (1) year Professional experience working with children and youth who have been impacted by trauma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle with business class and $2,000,000 liability insurance, while on shift, is required. Proof of insurance is required.
• A valid First Aid certificate is required.
• A valid Non-violent crisis intervention certificate is required.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Front-line support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related human/social service field

Job description

Competition Number: COUNS002428
Type: Internal & External Candidates- Full-Time (Indeterminate) - Subject to recall as per 13.5 of the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: Avg 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday; (11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Compensation: $40.82/hr. (Wage Grid #13-P), plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: PEACE Program - White Rock
Union: BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) - This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Friday, October 23, 2026

About Us:

Atira's programs are open to all individuals who identify as women or transfeminine, including individuals who identify as transwomen, two-spirit, intersex and/or a femme-centre non-binary gender.

This position is required to work in a demanding environment often dealing with women and/or children in crisis situations. The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, including managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation.

A fundamental understanding of, and commitment to, a feminist analysis of violence against women within an anti-oppression framework and the ability to apply that analysis in day to day activities and interactions with co-workers, residents and the community is mandatory.

About the Job:

The P.E.A.C.E. program (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment) provides culturally sensitive, child-centered individual and group counselling for children and youth ages 3-18 who have witnessed and/or experienced family violence.

The PEACE counsellor ensures day-to-day delivery of the program is run in a professional and efficient manner with attention to confidentiality and in compliance with Atira Women’s Resource Society's (The Society's) policies and philosophy. This means going to each of the White Rock programs to facilitate the peace program, connecting with community members and having the group run from the White Rock office. The counsellor provides non-judgmental, feminist-based support, advocacy and information to women and their children who access the P.E.A.C.E. program and maintains strong working relationships with and awareness of complementary agencies and groups in the community. The counsellor must have specific knowledge regarding available community resources, private and government.

Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, trans women, women who are disabled and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.

About You:

You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira's mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. You support women who choose abstinence, but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women and individuals whose gender expression is femme. You are sex worker positive. You have significant experience as a front-line support worker working with women affected by violence/abuse, combined with relevant education and or skill-based training. Lived experience is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the women we serve.

You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women's anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what's best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.

Additional Requisites/Assets:

• Bachelor's degree in a related human/social service field from a university of recognized standing or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience working with children
• Minimum One (1) year Professional experience working with children and youth who have been impacted by traumaor an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle with business class and $2,000,000 liability insurance, while on shift, is required. Proof of insurance is required.

A valid First Aid certificate is required.

A valid Non-violent crisis intervention certificate is required.