Family Counsellor - Kingston Military Family Resource Centre

The Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) is a registered non-profit, charitable organization that supports and enhances the health and well-being of the military community. The KMFRC is Kingston’s primary agency dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the military community. Programs and services are designed to promote community development and to provide social, educational, and volunteer opportunities, empowering the military community and enhancing their health and well-being. The KMFRC is an equity focused employer committed to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We commit to identify, prevent, and eliminate discrimination and harassment in all its forms with respect to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, political belief, marital status, or family status of that person or that group or class of people.

External Posting - Title: Family Counsellor

Position: Full-Time

Position Function: The Family Counsellor Position provides initial and continued contact, assessment and referral, short term individual, couple, and family counselling and /or crisis intervention, group work, program development, and educational services. Services involve working with military families. This includes, but is not limited to, family violence, child abuse, critical incidents, suicidal ideation and depression, anxiety, bereavement, marital issues, separation and divorce issues, special needs, behaviour disorders, family of origin dysfunction, substance abuse, blended families, and other military lifestyle issues.

DESIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Mental Health Field (e.g. Social Work, Counselling, Psychology) with two years of related clinical experience (mandatory requirement);
• Registered with the appropriate college, such as Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario;
• Experience in providing counselling services for individuals, couples, children and families;
• Proven experience working directly with families, groups and communities;
• Knowledge of local and national resources (an asset);
• Exceptional understanding of the unique military lifestyle issues facing CAF families;
• Knowledge of various mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief, loss etc.;
• Ability to create safety plans and appropriately complete suicidal ideation assessments;
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and French (an asset);
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Abides by all health and safety policies, programs and regulations and reports any observed or potential hazards to Supervisor immediately.
• Current CPIC including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be eligible to undergo Department of National Defence reliability screening; continued employment is conditional on obtaining the appropriate reliability clearance.

WORK CONDITIONS, SALARY AND BENEFITS

• 37.5 hours per week  
• Salary range: $58,936.00 to $66,459.99 per annum
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including wellness days (after probation)
• Health and Dental Benefits for the employee (after probation)
• Group Retirement Saving Plan – matching program up to 2% of employee salary (after probation)
• Professional and personal development opportunities  
• Free and accessible parking  
• Eligible for a CFOne Card to access rewards, discounts, and services www.cfappreciation.ca  (after probation)

KMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidates interested in this position may submit their resume and cover letter in English, clearly indicating their skills and experience as they relate to this position by 4 p.m. Monday, 8 December 2025, to: Human Resources Department - Recruitment@kmfrc.com

Please note that interviews for the successful candidates will be conducted in January.

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