75-2026 Group Facilitator Casual
We are seeking a Group Facilitatorwho is passionate about supporting adults and youth in developing emotionalawareness, strengthening relationships, and building healthier ways of navigating life's challenges. The successful candidate will help to create asafe, engaging, and non-judgmental learning environment where participants canexplore emotions, increase self-understanding, and develop practical skills forimproving their relationships with themselves and others.
Using a trauma-informed,strengths-based, and non-pathologizing approach, the facilitator will guideparticipants through experiential learning activities, self-reflectionexercises, and discussions that normalize emotional experiences while promotingresilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Join a values-drivenorganization with over 100 years of service supporting Ottawa families throughlife's challenges, where your work will have a lasting impact and yourprofessional growth will be supported.
Location: Ottawa, Office-Based. FSO-SFO is located on the unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Casual Unionized
Salary: Level 5, $58,793.87 to $66,052.17
Hours of Work: As assigned (eveningwork required)
Job ID: 75-2026 Group Facilitator (Casual)
ABOUT US
Family Services à la famille Ottawa(FSO-SFO) has been strengthening individuals and families and, by extension,the Ottawa community since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate supportto address the mental health, family conflict, violence, and parentingchallenges that families face. Through accessible counselling, support groups,and educational programs, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopthealthy strategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.
Weserve individuals across the lifespan and within all types of familyconstellations, including children, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults,seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the real needs of ourclients and families, the complex environments they live in, and a strongfoundation of clinical and mental health expertise.
FromMothercare during the influenza epidemic of 1917, to supporting familiesthrough post-WWII reintegration, to redefining family therapy to reflect thediverse realities of "family", FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve inresponse to the changing needs of our community.
Westrive to lead and convene the best and most promising practices, ensuring ourservices remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSI-SFO has had a positive impact on their lives.
Asan accredited non-profit charitable organization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillarof the Ottawa community. Our team is united by a commitment towell-being, belonging, community, accountability, and client-centered care.
Joinus in making a lasting difference for Ottawa families.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking an experienced and engagingGroup Facilitator to support the delivery of therapeutic, psychoeducational,and skill-building groups and workshops for youth and adults.
Depending on the successful candidate'sclinical expertise, experience, and scope of practice, groups may focus onmental health and wellness, parenting, relationships, emotional regulation,communication, resilience, life transitions, and other topics that promoteindividual and family well-being.
Working collaboratively with program staff, theGroup Facilitator will help to create and co-facilitate evidence-informed groupprograms that foster learning, connection, self-reflection, and personal growth. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical and facilitation skills and will be able to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environmentswhere participants feel supported in developing new insights, strengtheningcoping strategies, and building meaningful change.
Using trauma-informed, strengths-based,anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices, the Group Facilitatorwill support participants in developing practical skills, increasingself-awareness, strengthening relationships, and enhancing overall well-being.
Location: Ottawa, Office-Based. FSO-SFO islocated on the unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Casual Unionized
Salary: Level 5, $58793.87 to $66052.17
Hours of Work: As assigned (evening workrequired, may include weekends)
Job ID: 75-2026 Group Facilitator (Casual)
ABOUT US
Family Services à la famille Ottawa (FSO-SFO)has been strengthening individuals and families and, by extension, the Ottawacommunity since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate support to addressthe mental health, family conflict, violence, and parenting challenges thatfamilies face. Through accessible counselling, support groups, and educationalprograms, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopt healthystrategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.
We serve individuals across the lifespan andwithin all types of family constellations, including children, youth,transitional-aged youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Our work isgrounded in the real needs of our clients and families, the complexenvironments they live in, and a strong foundation of clinical and mentalhealth expertise.
From Mothercare during the influenza epidemicof 1917, to supporting families through post-WWII reintegration, to redefiningfamily therapy to reflect the diverse realities of "family", FSO-SFO continuesto innovate and evolve in response to the changing needs of ourcommunity.
We strive to lead and convene the best and mostpromising practices, ensuring our services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSI-SFO has had a positiveimpact on their lives.
As an accredited non-profit charitableorganization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillar of the Ottawa community. Ourteam is united by a commitment to well-being, belonging, community,accountability, and client-centered care.
Join us in making a lasting difference forOttawa families.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate therapeutic,psychoeducational, and skills-based groups and workshops for youth and/oradults
- Deliver engaging,evidence-informed programming that aligns with participant needs and facilitator expertise
- Create and maintain safe,inclusive, trauma-informed group environments that encourage participation, learning, and growth
- Support participants in developing skills related to mental health, emotional well-being, parenting,relationships, communication, coping, and resilience
- Adapt facilitation style and content to meet the needs of diverse participants
- Manage group dynamics effectively while fostering participant engagement and safety
- Provide participants with appropriate resources, referrals, and supports as needed
Collaboration & Program Development
- Collaborate with colleagues in the planning, adaptation, and delivery of group programming
- Participate in supervision, clinical consultation, team meetings, and training opportunities as required
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiativesSupport the development of new group programming based on community and organizational needs
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency, funding, and professional requirements
- Complete attendance tracking, participant records, and outcome measurement activities
- Prepare group materials and resources as required
- Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and professional standards
ABOUT YOU
You are a compassionate and engaging facilitator who is passionate about helping individuals build skills, strengthen relationships, and improve well-being through meaningful group experiences. You bring:
- A Master's degree in SocialWork, Counselling, Psychotherapy, or a related field
- Registration and good standing with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO)
- Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, counselling, support, or skills-based groups
- Experience providing counselling, psychotherapy, or other clinical mental health services
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices
- Experience working with one or more populations including youth, men, parents, couples, families, or individuals experiencing mental health, relationship, and/or other life challenges
- Familiarity with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, or other relevant modalities
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
- Sound clinical judgment and the ability to manage sensitive topics and complex group dynamics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Comfort facilitating both in-person and virtual groups would be an asset
Additional Requirements:
- Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Availability for evening work
We look forward to hearing from you. FSO-SFO isan equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available throughout therecruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you.
While we thank all candidates for theirinterest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
