Employment & Clinical Practicum

Employment & Clinical Practicum

Employment

Women’s Support Worker

Competition #: 202605 WSW PT New Roots

Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for the role of Part-Time Women’s Support Worker. Reporting to the Second-Stage Housing Manager, the Women’s Support Worker provides support, security, advocacy, information, crisis response, referrals, and safety planning to residents and crisis line callers under the harm reduction model through an intersectional feminist approach.

We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.

Click here to download a summary of the position and requirements.

Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Sumaya Shaban in one PDF document to: HousingManager@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202605 WSW PT New Roots.

Application deadline: March 15th, 2026

No phone calls please.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Temporary Women’s Support Services Coordinator

We’re currently hiring a Temporary Women’s Support Services Coordinator, beginning as soon as available, with an anticipated end date of April 16, 2027.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, the role of this unionized position (BCGEU) is to provide direct program services as well as oversight for the day-to-day operations of the community-based victim services team, and domestic violence liaison and outreach programs, by ensuring program procedures align with and reflect Ishtar Society’s beliefs and values. The role includes coaching, training, supervision, support, and evaluation of program staff, volunteers, and practicum students.

Your interest in this opportunity will remain confidential, and your application will not be shared with anyone outside of the hiring team at Ishtar.

Click here to download a summary of the position and requirements.

Application deadline extended to: March 15th, 2026

Clinical Practicum

The Stopping The Violence Women’s Counselling Program welcomes students completing a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Clinical Social Work for clinical practicum. Applications are welcomed January-February each year, and student cohorts begin each September. To apply please contact Meredith Crough at meredith@ishtarsociety.org.

Applications for Fall 2025 are now closed.