Position Number: 50020276 /
Department: Sexual Assault Resource Centre
Grade: GR12
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: July 6, 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager, SARC, the incumbent supports the needs of Concordia students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual violence and seek professional trauma-informed counseling at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre and education on the topic of sexual violence prevention and response.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides individual and group counseling to students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual violence to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required.
• Support survivors to develop coping skills and strategies for managing impact of trauma and monitor improvement.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems.
• Support survivors in navigating the University and secure and refer them to external resources for optimal support.
• Keep case files and session notes for both individual and group counseling.
• Serve as a member on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups.
• Provide education/information on best practices in sexual violence prevention and response to be included in workshop materials and/or in form of presentation to the internal community.
• Update the SARC Manager as needed and for case management purposes.
• Provide support to the drop-in volunteers who work with survivors.
• Keep up to date on therapeutic approaches and best practices when working with survivors of sexual violence.
REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s Degree in Social Work and two to four years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups experiencing trauma.
• Licensed member of the OTSTCFQ (Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec).
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken French to provide individual and group support to students, staff and faculty, as well as to consult with internal and external resources, maintain proper record keeping and deliver workshops and presentations.
• Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel, to create and update documents and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals as well as to speak to groups.
• Aptitude to work in a service-oriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
• Familiar with current research and best practices in providing support to survivors of sexual violence is an asset.
• Approachability (is sensitive and patient with others) and composure (is a calming influence in a difficult situation) is an asset.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
