Program Leader – Family Counsellor

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 178,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation is seeking a skilled Family Counsellor to provide virtual and/or in-person, short-term counselling for Wellspring participants and families affected by a pediatric cancer diagnosis. The role is an independent contractor, fee-for-service, with compensation of $110 per hour.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a health discipline, with at least three years of experience in counselling families dealing with cancer, bereavement, or serious illness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional counselling experience with children, families, and caregivers impacted by cancer or bereavement.
• Registration and good standing with the appropriate professional regulatory college or governing body.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and/or in-person short-term counselling to Wellspring participants and families affected by pediatric cancer, grief and bereavement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in health discipline

Job description

Want to be part of a community that is making a difference for people with cancer? Wellspring is a dynamic, not for profit community-based organization that helps people living with cancer and their families navigate the emotional, physical and practical challenges of cancer. Wellspring provides a comprehensive range of professionally led support, coping and health-restoring programs for people living with cancer, free of charge.

Wellspring is seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Counsellor to join our roster of professional leaders. The successful candidate will provide virtual and/or in person, short-term counselling to Wellspring participants and families impacted by a pediatric cancer diagnosis, including those navigating grief and bereavement. This is an independent contractor, fee-for-service position with compensation of $110 per hour.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills:

• Master's degree in a relevant health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience providing counselling and psychosocial support to children, families, and caregivers impacted by cancer, serious illness, or bereavement.
• Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of evidence-informed approaches to family counselling and crisis intervention, with specialized expertise supporting pediatric populations and families navigating grief, loss, and bereavement.
• Registration and membership in good standing with the appropriate professional regulatory college or governing body.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Mature, empathetic, and professional approach, with exceptional sensitivity when supporting families experiencing loss.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, client-centered care and fostering a safe, supportive environment for participants.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

For more information about Wellspring and our programs, please visit Wellspring.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.