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Join us! The North Shore Women’s Centre is growing, and we are currently looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help build our team. Jobs at the NSWC present an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-faceted and dynamic organization committed to gender equity and social justice while supporting women, girls and gender diverse individuals across our community.
About NSWC
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Since 1973, the North Shore Women’s Centre has worked to improve the social, economic, legal and political status of women, and encouraged and supported self-empowerment by acting as a resource and a catalyst for change, from feminist perspectives.
Located on the unceded Traditional Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the organization operates a drop-in resource centre welcoming women and gender diverse individuals, including those who identify as trans, Two-Spirit, and/or gender non-binary. We particularly support those individuals who are isolated, marginalized and/or living with low incomes to help address concerns regarding poverty, gender-based violence, safe and affordable housing/homelessness, physical/mental health, separation, parenting, discrimination and systemic oppression, employment and training, childcare and more. Each year the North Shore Women’s Centre has 7,000-8,000 service contacts. For more information, please visit our website: www.northshorewomen.ca
Separation Support Group Facilitator
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We are currently looking for an experienced facilitator to work as an independent contractor to help develop and facilitate an on-line support group about separation from an intimate partner relationship.
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Job Description
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Facilitation
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Facilitating a 10-week separation support group for women who are thinking of leaving or have recently left an intimate partner relationship with a focus on navigating the emotional, financial, and legal intersections of separation.
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Creating a safe space for personal sharing and group discussions.
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Providing emotional and practical support, information, resources and referrals to participants.
Programming
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In consultation with North Shore Women’s Centre staff, creating a progressive program of peer sharing, discussions and awareness-raising/skill-building exercises, presentations and activities on topics relevant to separation, such as: grief and loss, anger, confusion, transitions, supporting children, co-parenting, abuse and safety planning, self-care, accessing community services and resources, etc.
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The program should focus on the three pillars of emotional, financial and legal impacts.
Administration
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Conducting participant intake, attendance and contact between meetings, if required.
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Liaising with guest speakers to coordinate presentations with the group.
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Undertaking two written program evaluations (half-way and final).
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Communicating regularly with Centre staff as to the group’s progress.
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Creating and submitting a final report.
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Skills and Qualifications
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Strong awareness of intersectional-feminist, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed frameworks.
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Knowledge of issues affecting diverse groups of women, particularly intimate partner violence.
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Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with prior experience leading support groups.
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Experience with program development.
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Ability to document work, maintain records, and complete reports.
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A counselling background is an asset.
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Personal and/or professional experience with separation, single parenting, family law, etc. is valuable.
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Compensation & Application Process
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This is a temporary, contract position to take place in the fall of 2025. We are offering $2,500 in compensation for all services rendered.
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To apply for the position, please send a resume and cover letter to golnaz@northshorewomen.ca. The deadline for application is Sunday, September 7th, 2025.
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We kindly thank all applicants; only successful candidates will be contacted.​​
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