Job Postings

Please reach out to us with any questions and to get a copy of the postings. 807-345-0450.
Please note only people identifying as a woman may apply.

Front Line Worker:
Salary Range: $31.85 – $34.50
Hours of Work: Depending on successful candidate discussion will be held on working either: Monday-Friday (Shift work), 40 hours week
OR
Monday-Friday (12:00 am – 8:00 am), 40 hours a week

Start and End Date: September 2026 to August 2027 (possibility of extension)

Qualifications:
1) Applicants must have successfully completed a Social Work Diploma or Degree (or similar) as a minimum academic qualification. (A copy of your qualifications must be attached to your resume.)

2) Preference will be given to individuals identifying as an BIPOC woman to reflect the majority of women we as a shelter serve with demonstrated employment experience in the field of Gender Based Violence for survivors and their children.

3) Preference will also be given to anyone who speaks more than one language.

4) Shelter or similar work experience in the area of Violence against Women (survivors) of .5 years to five years of full time or full-time equivalent performed at a competent level. Preference given to applicants who have worked in a shelter setting.

5) Applicants must be able to articulate and demonstrate an understanding and ability to serve 2SLGBTQAI+ survivors and understand racism and oppression of BIPOC in addition to 2SLGBTQAI+.

6) Applicants must be able to articulate and demonstrate their understanding of feminism and what it means and looks like within the shelter’s work and what feminism looks like within themselves.

7) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as a team player.

8) Demonstrated understanding of mindfulness principals as they relate to being a woman/survivor and or child advocate.

9) Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Value statements of the organization as well as an analysis of Violence Against Women/Survivors.

10) Demonstrated ability to use the following word processing and database programs – Microsoft Word, Windows, WISH.

11) Must be vaccinated against or willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (2 shots)

12) Must have demonstrated strong team building skills as well as be able to problem solve independently.

13) Must have access to own vehicle for use at work.

14) Provide current First Aid /CPR certificate or willing to complete upon hire.
15) Successful completion of an Enhanced Criminal Reference check to the satisfaction of the Director.

16) Must have legal authorization to work in Canada for the duration of the contract/employment.
17) Must provide a copy of Work Permits, if applicable.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter of intent and an updated resume (including copies of academic qualifications) to me by August 28, 2026. dzweep@fayepeterson.org

Cook – part time (temporary)

Salary Range: $30.42-33.07/Hour

Hours of Work: Saturday and Sundays 1-5 pm

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have a safe food handler certificate and a post-secondary or similar certification in cooking. Preference will be given to applicants that have an awareness of Indigenous food and culture. (A copy of your qualifications must be attached to your resume.)

2. A Work experience of .5 to five years of full-time or full-time equivalent (26-260 weeks) performed at a competent level. Preference given to applicants who have worked and have experience cooking for a hospital/shelter/school/daycare like program. Must identify as a woman.

3. Must demonstrate an understanding and ability to serve 2SLGBTQAI+ survivors. Knowledge and/or experience in working with mental health and/or substance abuse/addiction problems. Practice from a harm reduction philosophy.

4. Identifies as a feminist and can articulate their Feminist Analysis within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonial framework.

5. Indigenous women or women of colour are encouraged to apply.

6. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with women and children, and work as an effective team player.

7. Demonstrates an understanding of the Mission, Vision and Value statements of the organization as well as an analysis of Violence Against Women.

8. Embodies interpersonal attributes of mindfulness.

9. Demonstrates the ability to use the following word processing and data-based programs – Microsoft Word, Windows, and Information Management System.

10. Must have access to own vehicle for use at work.

11. Provide proof of full COVID vaccinations (3 shots).

12. Provide current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to complete upon hire.

13. Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Reference Check.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter of intent and an updated resume to me by
Friday August 28, 2-26 by 4 pm.

dzweep@fayepeterson.org

Permanent Sexual Violence Counsellor – Competition #2026-01

Salary Range: $31.85-34.50

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday (hours to vary; some evenings may be required), 35-40/wk.

Job Description: Faye Peterson House is excited to welcome a compassionate and dedicated full-time Sexual Violence Counsellor/Shelter Worker to our team. In this role, you will be part of a supportive shelter environment where your work truly makes a difference—offering therapeutic counselling to survivors of sexual violence while also helping care for the day-to-day needs of the shelter. Our team works from a collaborative, heart-centered approach to support individuals who identify as women and who have experienced intimate partner violence. While counselling is a meaningful part of this role, you will also contribute to the overall life of the shelter—bringing your skills, empathy, and presence to a space that values connection, safety, and healing, with a special focus on sexual violence support.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed a HBSW with direct feminist counselling; (A copy of your qualifications must be attached to your resume) with documented experience in trauma therapy for survivors of sexual violence and woman abuse.

2. A feminist analysis of sex-gender based violence (with a focus on sexual violence; this analysis includes understanding the way that age, ability, race, indigeneity, queerness and trans-ness) impact experiences of violence and support- seeking.

3. Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis intervention work-including crisis call, support with intake gained from 3-5 years’ experience in a shelter (or similar setting) or sexual assault services.

4. Must demonstrate an understanding and ability to serve 2SLGBTQAI+ survivors. An understanding of how gender impacts sexual violence Faye Peterson is a gender INCLUSIVE but not “gender neutral” organization.

5. Anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, harm reduction, and decolonial counselling approach.

6. Must have direct experience working with people struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse/addiction problems. Practice from a harm reduction philosophy.

7. Specialized training in sexual violence counselling, including childhood sexual abuse issues and Human Trafficking.

8. Advanced knowledge of how sexual exploitation, addiction, mental health, and poverty impact survivors of sexual violence.

9. Must have knowledge of community resources, treatment centers, social service networks, and organizations. Knowledge of funding agencies is available to assist clients in accessing needed support services and community resources.

10. Excellent therapeutic clinical note taking meeting or exceeding ethical standards requirements of the College of Ontario Social Work or the College of Psychotherapy.

11. Preference will be given to diverse candidates who identify as such and speak (and write) in more than one language.

12. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others, and work as a team player.

13. Demonstrated understanding of mindfulness principals as they relate to being a woman, and or, child advocate.

15. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Value statements of the organization as well as an analysis of Violence Against Women.

16. Demonstrated proficiency and the ability to use the following: word processing and database programs – Microsoft Word, Windows, WISH (database program).

17. Must have demonstrated strong team building skills as well as be able to solve problems independently.

18. Must have access to your own vehicle for use at work and a valid driver’s license.

19. Provide proof of full COVID vaccination (3 shots).

20. Provide current First Aid /CPR certificate or willing to complete upon hire.

21. Successful completion of an Enhanced Criminal Reference check to the satisfaction of the Director.

If you are interested in applying (and you identify as a woman) please submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume (including copies of academic qualifications), to

faye@fayepeterson.org by Friday August 28th , 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Please note applications submitted without copies of
academic qualifications will not be considered.

dzweep@fayepeterson.org