Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Spanish Speaking)

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A women's advocacy organization in Brandon is seeking a part-time Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Spanish Speaking) to provide trauma-informed counseling and advocacy. The Counsellor will create a welcoming environment for clients affected by gender-based violence and facilitate wellness and art programming. Ideal candidates should have post-secondary education in counseling or social work, fluency in Spanish, and experience working with diverse populations.

Benefits

Flexible work experience

Team support from a qualified Board of Directors

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group, client-centered, trauma-informed counselling and advocacy.
• Plan and execute a variety of wellness programs including art therapy.
• Educate and support about gender-based violence.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Trauma-informed counseling

Client-centered advocacy

Organization skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in counselling or social work

Job description

Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Spanish Speaking)

The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre serves women, gender diverse individuals and their children across Western Manitoba with trauma-informed counselling, advocacy, and inclusive programming. Through grassroots connection, community partnerships, and a focus on systemic change, we create safe, empowering spaces where people are seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

The Western Manitoba Women’s Centre is currently seeking a Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (Spanish Speaking) to fill a part-time term position. The Counsellor will work with women and gender diverse individuals to create a welcoming, low barrier space for clients accessing counselling services related to gender-based violence. The Counsellor will also be responsible for creating and facilitating a variety of wellness and art programming within the counselling program. This is an indefinite term position.

About the Role

• Provide individual and group, client-centered, trauma-informed counselling and advocacy to Spanish speaking individuals
• Create a respectful, welcoming, non-judgemental environment that is inclusive
• Assess clients who are affected by gender-based violence for risk (both physically and emotionally), identify interventions, safety plan, access/advocate to partner agencies as required, implement and encourage regular evaluation of goals
• Plan and execute a variety of wellness programs including art therapy, group sessions, and educational presentations that foster growth and connection
• Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards in accordance with the prevailing Code of Ethics of the profession
• Maintain confidentiality and follow the policies/procedures of FIPPA, PHIA, Child Welfare, Board Policies, professional standards, and other relevant Acts
• Professional skills shall include self-motivation to complete workload, being client-centered, providing support and advocacy for the client, ensuring appropriate referrals are completed as needed, collaborating with other service providers when indicated
• Participate in training, workshops, presentations as deemed important by Directors of Counselling and Advocacy and Director of Operations
• Provide education and support about gender-based violence to everyone affected by the trauma, such as parents, children, friends
• Development of educational presentations for public and partner agencies
• Promote the profile of the Western Manitoba Women’s Centre counselling services within Brandon and the Westman area
• Liaise with other service providers and participate in community activities to bring awareness of gender-based violence in the community
• Report statistics on a monthly basis, attend board meetings and participate in strategic planning as required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in counselling, social work, health or social science field, combined with counselling experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Excellent knowledge of theories and current research of gender-based violence, sexual assault, trauma and recovery, and related issues
• Excellent knowledge of theories of gender-based violence from a feminist, multicultural, anti-racist, anti-oppression perspective
• Knowledge of locally available community-based resources and services for survivors of gender-based violence
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations with a trauma-informed inclusive approach
• Ability to deliver brief as well as long-term counselling for individuals and groups
• Computer knowledge, written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and within the Western Manitoba Women’s Centre feminist philosophy

Language Proficiency: Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)

What We Offer

• A flexible and rewarding work experience that values healthy work/life balance
• A fiscally sound and established organization that values feminist leadership and transparency
• A Team of co-workers who value strong working relationships as well as support from a Board of Directors comprised of qualified women invested in a safe inclusive community

Compensation Range

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Hours of Work

18.75 hours per week. Possibility of more hours depending on the needs of the Centre.

Potential Start Date

Monday, January 12 th , 2026

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Western Manitoba Women’s Centre

Attention: Kim Iwasiuk – Director of Counselling & Advocacy

E-mail: [e-mail]

Fax: [phone]

We’re building a safe, inclusive, and empowering space rooted in equity, anti‑oppression, and social justice. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and especially encourage women, Two‑spirit, trans, non‑binary, gender‑diverse folks, and BIPOC individuals from historically marginalized communities. If you’re passionate about intersectional feminism, advocacy, and community empowerment, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be subject to provide a current criminal record and child abuse registry check. The Western Manitoba Centre would like to thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.