Canada Community & social services occupations Jobs – 156 Openings This Week

Victim Services Case Worker
Halifax Regional Municipality —Dartmouth, NS
- $67,498–$87,355 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
1d
Communication Advisor
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,143.98–$8,930.06 a month
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
8d
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (3 Positions)(Sydney & Glace Bay)
Province of Nova Scotia —Sydney, NS
- $5,697.42–$7,967.44 a month
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
14d
Manager, Service Delivery
Province of Nova Scotia —Sydney, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Correctional Officer (Relief)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $30.76–$39.22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
11d
Health & Safety Manager
Kalesnikoff Lumber —Castlegar, BC
- $87,200–$109,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Occupational Therapist (Full/Part-Time/Contractor)
Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy Inc. —Surrey, BC
- $60–$110 an hour
- Part-time
- Pediatrics
- In-person
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Occupational Therapists I x4- New Grads Welcome!
Alberta Health Services —Edmonton, AB
- $42.51–$56.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
9d
Job Developer (Multiple locations)
COSTI IMMIGRANT SERVICES —Toronto, ON
- $63,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
5h
Delivery Experience Supervisor (Last Mile)
Metro Supply Chain —Mississauga, ON
- $47,700–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
That’s Life! Occupational Therapy Services —Brantford, ON
- $38–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Pediatrics
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 - Consolidated Allegations Investigation Team (CAIT)(Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Dartmouth, NS
- $5,697.42–$7,967.44 a month
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Director, Long-term Care & Director, Home and Community Care
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,754.34–$5,942.94 a month
- Overtime
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Fisheries Inspector (Intelligence) - Inspector (Specialist) 3
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,889.88–$6,841.04 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $5,697.42–$7,967.44 a month
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
6d
Manager, Licensing & Compliance
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
6d
Family Support Worker (Counsellor 2AB) (Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $3,439.22–$3,935.24 a month
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
Program Manager
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Overtime
- Management
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
14d
Child Protection Social Worker 1-2 (Hiring Pool - Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $5,585.70–$7,811.22 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Access Support Worker - New Glasgow/Antigonish(Casual Relief) (Counsellor 2A)
Province of Nova Scotia —New Glasgow, NS
- $2,046.28–$2,403.04 a month
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Director of Health Equity Framework (Designated)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $8,644.30–$10,805.32 a month
- Travel
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
YWCA Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $25.65–$26.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Paid sick leave
8d
Contract Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $25.75 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Access Support Worker - Truro (Casual Relief) (Counsellor 2A)
Province of Nova Scotia —Truro, NS
- $29.23–$34.33 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
5d
Youth Worker 1-4 (Wood Street) (3 Opportunities)
Province of Nova Scotia —Truro, NS
- $3,893.82–$6,294.02 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
9d

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Victim Services Case Worker

Halifax Regional Municipality
Dartmouth, NS

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Post-secondary education
Psychology
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Social Work
Communication skills
Negotiation
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Victim Services Case Worker in Support Division, Halifax Regional Police.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the supervision of the Victim Services Coordinator, the Victim Services Case Worker(s) work within the Victim Services Unit of the Halifax Regional Police to enhance police response to victims of crime with a focus on victims of sexualized violence and victims of domestic violence, particularly those at high risk for homicide. This will be done through case coordination and ongoing information sharing with primary service agencies. The position also provides support and information to other victims of crime.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

High Risk Case Designations.
Accept high risk file referrals from police officers or HRP Victim Service staff.
Coordinate information from primary service providers in regard to high-risk files.
Conduct risk management and related safety planning with the goal of increased safety and domestic violence homicide prevention.
Contact victims to offer support, services and/or referral to primary services agencies and inform of High Risk designation.
Manage the Domestic Violence Alarm Program.
Create collateral contacts with community and government agencies to share case information provided victim confidentiality is maintained, and victim's consent has been obtained.
Liaise with police members to discuss files and/or cases.
With the victim’s informed consent, coordinate case conferences with relevant service providers.
Work closely with designated Domestic Violence Police Officer to assist with offender accountability and increased victim safety.
Direct Client Work.
Provide on-scene crisis intervention and practical support to victims of crime, which may include sudden deaths and suicides, as requested by officers.
Provide crisis intervention and practical support to victims of all types of crime, as referred by police officers.
Provide short term (informal counselling) support and follow-up sessions and court support to clients, when needed.
Interview victims to obtain case history and background information.
Help victims navigate the police investigation and criminal justice process.
When required, conduct general mental health assessment of clients to determine whether a referral to MHMCT or police need to be called for suicide intervention.
Education/Outreach/Training.
Provide training to volunteers in crisis support and mobile on-scene response.
Develop, prepare and conduct public education sessions to community groups i.e. dating violence, intimate partner abuse, sexualized violence.
Prepare and conduct training to police on domestic and sexualized violence including during Block Training, Trauma Response to SA and training new laterals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

Post-secondary degree in counselling, social work, psychology, criminology with 3-5 years of progressive experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Extensive experience in crisis intervention
Valid driver’s license
Extensive knowledge of issues relating to domestic/intimate partner abuse, and sexualized violence will be considered an asset

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of community resources.
Strong negotiation skills.
Extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide intervention.
Extensive knowledge of various social and counseling issues.
Knowledge of family law.
Strong listening and support skills.
Strong teamwork skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Internet and Versadex.
Strong crisis intervention skills.

Security Clearance Requirements: Before an offer is made the top candidate will be required to complete the background & security clearance process. You will be given a security & background booklet to complete and return to Human Resources. The results of the Background & Security screening are confidential and only a pass or fail result is released to Human Resources. You will be thoroughly investigated to determine your suitability to meet security clearance requirements. Your references and previous employers may be contacted, and family and friends may be contacted and/or visited during this stage.

Please Note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Networking/Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Full-time, permanent.

HOURS OF WORK: Core hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Staff in this position are required to perform one shift per week which will be from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SALARY: NU 5, Non-Union, Range of $67,498- $87,355. Salary will be commensurate with education and years of applicable experience.

WORK LOCATION: 7 Mellor Avenue, Dartmouth. Work location can be changed according to operational requirements.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview / testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72286302)

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