Life Skills Counsellor

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Ottawa Hospital Full time

About The Ottawa Hospital:

  • Inspired by research and driven by compassion
  • The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multicampus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
  • From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
  • Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for highquality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts:

  • Days, evenings and nights, including weekends, 4, 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts.
  • For information purposes only
  • The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements:

  • Three (3) years university degree or college diploma in Human Studies;
  • Experience in Life Skills instruction;
  • Experience in community residential settings;
  • First Aid and CPR certificates;
  • Knowledge of the rehabilitation process and brain injury;
  • Understanding of behaviour analysis and intervention;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member;
  • Access to own transportation and G Level driver's licence;
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada;
    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training;
  • Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us:

  • The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the worldclass care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
  • We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
  • The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our inhouse Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
  • The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.


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