Family Counsellor, MFS

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.THE ROLE

The Family Counsellor - MFS will provide professional consultation, assessment and clinical counseling services through evidence-based practices to singles, families, couples, and children, and will provide mental health support to CAF families.

The Family Counsellor - MFS will develop and deliver preventative mental health and CAF family wellness programs, workshops and services for families, and will provide referral and follow-up services to clients requiring specialized professional services as well as support self-help, therapeutic and support group’s development through facilitation, presentations and/or information sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or a related field AND several years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field

AND

Current Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) or Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) designation or equivalent

Experience

In psychosocial counselling using evidence-based treatment approaches
In the use of recognized, evidence-based treatment approaches
In client case management
In developing, planning and conducting presentations and briefing sessions
In crisis intervention
In emergency response to critical incidents
In developing and facilitating self-help, therapeutic and support groups

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential, Bilingual an Asset

Reading: Advanced Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Advanced Level

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

Interviews will be conducted virtually.

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening and a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026 and end date of June 1, 2027.

START DATE

June 1, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.