Job Title: Trauma Counsellor 

Reports to: the Program Director 
Starting Wage: 31.26/hour 

Job Overview:  
The Trauma Counsellor is a member of the Trauma program team who works collaboratively 
with the Trauma Program Lead and program staff to provide trauma-informed counselling, 
support program facilitation, and support participants throughout their healing journey. This 
role contributes to a safe, culturally safe, and therapeutic environment that promotes healing 
and wellness. 

Key Responsibilities: 

a) Support the Trauma Program Lead in the facilitation and delivery of all aspects of the 
trauma treatment program. 
b) Provide individual and group counselling to participants throughout every stage of their 
healing journey. 
c) Build trusting, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with clients. 
d) Facilitate therapeutic groups, educational sessions, and healing activities. 
e) Support clients with program participation, assigned activities, and goal achievement. 
f) Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and case notes. 
g) Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and staff training. 
h) Assist with planning and participating in Indigenous cultural activities and ceremonies. 
i) Support the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program and collaborate with 
colleagues to ensure quality client care. 
j) Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualification Requirements:  

a) Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Human Services, or 
another health or social sciences field; or a diploma in a related discipline with 
relevant counselling training and experience. 
b) Experience providing counselling services, preferably in trauma treatment, mental 
health, substance use, or residential care. 
c) Strong understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed, relative(client)-centered, 
and strengths-based practice. 
d) Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, and organizational skills. 
e) Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic 
documentation. 

f) Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and approaches to healing is considered a strong asset.

g) Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Employment Requirements 

Successful applicants must: 

• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining healthy personal and professional 
boundaries. 
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety from all alcohol and mind
altering substances, including social drinking and the use of cannabis or cannabis
derived products, and be willing to model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle in support 
of the therapeutic environment. 
• Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check and any other pre-employment 
requirements. 

In meeting the objectives and philosophies of the Society, preference will be given to qualified 
individuals of Indigenous Ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. 

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:  

Hiring Committee,  
Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society  
Email:  
2850 Miller Rd,  
Duncan, BC V9L 3X5