Employment & Clinical Practicum
Employment & Clinical Practicum
Employment
Adult, Child & Youth Worker
Competition #: 202611 Adult, Child & Youth Worker FT
Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for the role of Full-Time Adult, Child & Youth Worker. Reporting to the Second-Stage Housing Manager, the Adult, Child & Youth Worker supports children and youth by identifying their needs and potential risks, and developing short-term, goal-focused intervention plans within program guidelines. The role includes planning and facilitating individual and group activities using foundational counselling approaches, and supporting skill development in key areas. The worker also provides child minding at the House while caregivers attend counselling sessions or support meetings.
We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.
Job Posting 202611 Adult, Child & Youth Worker FT
Please send your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to: humanresources@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202611 Adult, Child & Youth Worker FT.
Application deadline: May 8th, 2026
No phone calls please.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Women’s Support Worker
Competition #: 202614WSW PT New Roots
Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for a Part-Time Women’s Support Worker positions. 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.
202614WSW PT New Roots
Please send your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to: humanresources@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202614 WSW PT New Roots.
Application deadline: May 8th, 2026
No phone calls please.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 2026 are now closed.
For access to transitional housing, call our helpline at 604-530-9442 or if you are in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1
