Summer Student

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Nisa Helpline Full time

Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line)

Job Title: Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line)

Reports to: Helpline Manager

Location: Remote

Job Status: 16-week Summer Contract (Full-time, 40 hours/week)

***Proficiency in Somali, Urdu or French is an asset***

Organization Overview:

Nisa Helpline is a confidential and supportive helpline dedicated to  providing assistance to  Muslim women facing crisis situations. Our mission is to offer compassionate and empathetic support to those in need, empowering them to navigate challenges with resilience.

Job Description:

As a Summer Student Peer Counsellor working on the crisis line at Nisa Helpline, you will play a crucial role in providing empathetic and non-judgmental support to Muslim women facing crises. This position involves active listening, emotional support, and resource referral to empower individuals during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities:

Crisis Line Support:

  • Provide confidential peer counseling to Muslim women facing crises.
  • Offer empathetic and non-judgmental listening to those in distress.
  • Collaborate with the Helpline team to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Demonstrate strong active listening skills to understand callers' concerns.
  • Provide emotional support and encouragement to empower individuals.

Documentation :

  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of helpline interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality and privacy guidelines.

Education/Qualification:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a relevant counseling or psychology program.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations with empathy.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Empathy and compassion in supporting individuals in crisis.
  • Ability to maintain composure and remain non-judgmental.
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness of issues faced by Muslim women.

This position is under the Canada Summer Jobs program, to be eligible, applicants must: 

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment 
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment**; and, 
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations 
  • As per section 13.1(a) of theArticles of Agreement , youth hired for a Canada Summer Jobs-funded job cannot displace or replace existing employees or volunteers, employees that have been laid-off and are awaiting recall, employees absent due to an industrial dispute, employees on vacation, or employees on maternity or parental leave.

Nisa Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with both theOntario Human Rights Codeand theAODA.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Mississauga, Canada Community Living Mississauga Full time

    Description of Position Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Student provides quality administrative support within the HR department. This position would gain exposure to a diverse range of HR functions such as providing assistance with recruitment, training, health and safety, and orientation. This position will support...

  • Summer Student

    3 weeks ago


    Mississauga, Canada Nisa Helpline Full time

    Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line) Job Title: Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line) Reports to: Helpline Manager Location: Remote Job Status: 16-week Summer Contract (Full-time, 40 hours/week) ***Proficiency in Somali, Urdu or French is an asset*** Organization Overview: Nisa Helpline is a confidential and supportive...

  • Summer Student

    20 hours ago


    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    Job Description SUMMER STUDENT | NEUROLOGY | NON-UNION Job ID: 2024- Position Title: Summer Student – Neurology  Status: Temporary Part-Time (approx. 3 months) Wage: $17.00 hourly Work Location: Queensway Health Centre Hours of Work : Weekdays | (1-2 days/ weekly) Post Date: May 15th, 2024 Closing: May 22nd, 2024 ...

  • Summer Student

    3 weeks ago


    Mississauga, ON, Canada Nisa Helpline Full time

    Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line) Job Title: Summer Student - Peer Counsellor (Crisis Line) Reports to: Helpline Manager Location: Remote Job Status: 16-week Summer Contract (Full-time, 40 hours/week) ***Proficiency in Somali, Urdu or French is an asset*** Organization Overview: Nisa Helpline is a confidential and supportive helpline...

  • Summer Student

    6 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: **FT-T SUMMER STUDENT | Marketing & Communications Intern | FOUNDATION** **Job ID**: 2023-32871 **Position Title**: Summer Student - Marketing & Communications Intern **Reports To**: Sr Associate, Marketing **Status**:12-week contract **Work Location**: Trillium Health Partners Foundation office at 89 The Queensway West,...


  • Mississauga, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time

    We are recruiting an individual to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. We are one of Canada’s industry-leading agribusinesses providing long-term value, quality, research-based products, services and information in an environmentally responsible manner. As a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we offer excellent opportunities for career-minded individuals....


  • Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: **Position**:Pharmacy Research Summer Student **Role Level**:Student ($18.99 per hour) **File #**: 2024-36887 **Status**:Temporary Full-Time (x1) - 4 months*** **Dept/Program**: MH Pharmacy **Site**: Mississauga Hospital **Posted**:March 18, 2024 **Internal Deadline**:March 25, 2024 Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the...

  • Summer Student

    7 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: **Position**:Summer Student - Laboratory **Posting ID**:2023-31711 **Dept**: Labortatory Medicine and Genetics **Status**: Temporary Full Time (4 months) **Shifts**: Days **Site**: All sites **Posting Date**: February 15,2023 **Posting close date**:February 22,2023 Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest...


  • Mississauga, Canada LAMP Community Health Centre Full time

    **Medical Administrative Assistant, Primary Health Care, (Summer Student)** **Dependent on Funding** **Contract Position: 35 hours per week** **Contract Period: May 2024 - August 2024** **Salary: $19.50 per hour** **Number of Positions: 1Location: East Mississauga Site** **This is a summer job opportunity for those between the age of 18 and 30 years at...

  • Summer Student

    3 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    **Come Work with Us!** At RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose. Whether you’re helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work...


  • Mississauga, Canada Holcim Full time

    Overview The Logistics Summer Student will support the regional Cement Logistics team in the various areas of the supply chain including rail and vessel distribution, inventory planning as well as in the implementation of logistics performance metrics. The student will work within a fast paced and dynamic team of Logistics. This is a Hybrid Position. ...

  • Quality Assurance

    7 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada Sofina Foods Inc Full time

    Why work for Sofina Foods Inc? - Competitive salary starting at $17 per hour. - Opportunity to grow within the organization. **Language of Work**: English **Job Title**: Quality Assurance Technician (Summer Contract) **Shift Timing**: Days & Afternoons (will rotate between shifts to cover sick days, vacations, etc.) **Work Location**: Sofina Foods Inc....


  • Mississauga, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time

    We are recruiting an individual to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. We are one of Canada’s industry-leading agribusinesses providing long-term value, quality, research-based products, services and information in an environmentally responsible manner. As a member of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., we offer excellent opportunities for career-minded...

  • Chess Instructors

    6 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada TAC Sports Group Full time

    **About Lifetime Skills Academy**: Lifetime Skills Academy (LSA) mission is to develop future leaders to be ready for our new technological world. Our programs are designed to ensure that students get a full range of exposure to all new technologies, soft skills such as Leadership and confidence in speaking publically to thrive in the world. We create a...

  • Student Summer

    2 days ago


    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: _____________________________________ **Position: Summer Student - Medical Physics** **File#: 2024-36221** **Status: Temporary Full Time (approximately 4 months)** **Role Level: ST90 - To be determined** **Dept.Health System/Site: Medical Physics - Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre - Credit Valley Hospital** **Posted: January 22,...

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    4 weeks ago


    Mississauga, Canada Lynn-Rose School Full time

    **Description** Camp Counselor REPORTS TO: Head Counselor STATUS: Exempt/Salaried DIRECT REPORTS: TBD SALARY: $16.55 - $17.55 per hour Purpose of Role Lynn-Rose School Adventure Quest is an Academic Day Summer Camp Program for kids ages 4-12. At Adventure Quest, we believe education is an ongoing year-round activity, which brings fulfillment in...


  • Mississauga, Canada TAC Sports Group Full time

    **About TAC Sports**: Toronto Athletic Camps (TAC Sports Group) is a leader in sports education, specializing in physical, confidence, and leadership development for students aged 3.5 to 16. TAC Sports offers a full range of sports. Our unique 5-Star Development System allows all participants of our activities to create pathways to their success **TAC...

  • Summer Intern

    4 weeks ago


    Mississauga, Canada MHI Canada Aerospace Full time

    Are you an engineering student interested in Aerospace Manufacturing? We are looking for motivated students to join our team this summer! **Job Title**:Intern - Quality **Department**:Quality **Reports to**:Quality Assurance Specialist, QMS **Job Category**:Fixed-Term, Hourly **About MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc.** MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group...


  • Mississauga, Canada Bayer Full time

    **At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our...


  • Mississauga, Canada The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Full time

    (Summer Position) Mission Canada Resources Development and Communications Assistant Start date: April 22, 2024End date: Aug 31, 2024Number of weeks: 18Hours per week: 35Hourly rate: $20.00Reports to: Mission Canada Strategic Manager (or designate)Role Summary:This role is for a post-secondary student interested in Christian not-for-profit ministry. Mission...