NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH  JOB POSTING 

Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor
0.5 EFT (Part-time) Position
Six-Month Term with a Possibility of Extension

Internal & External Posting

Department:                                       Huddle NorWest  

Position:                                              Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor

Responsible To:                                  Community Development Coordinator

Anticipated Start Date:                    As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date:                      Six months from start date (with a Possibility of Extension)
Hourly Rate:                                       $44.294 – $54.487

Union:                                                  MAHCP

Position Summary:

The Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor will provide mainly appointment-based, and some drop-in, mental health counselling support to youth accessing services at Huddle NorWest, an integrated youth services (IYS) site run through NorWest Co-op Community Health and part of the provincial Huddle youth hubs initiative. Counsellors also co-facilitate mental health support groups, and work with both internal and external partners in the operation of Huddle NorWest.

Primary hours for this position: Currently under assessment – may be a combination involving some full (7.5 hours) shifts and some shorter shifts. Applicants must be available for the hours during which Huddle NorWest is open (currently 10am-6pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, and 11am-7pm on Wednesdays).

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, including Social Work; Occupational Therapy (MOT); Counselling; or other. Registration with applicable College required.


• Minimum one year’s experience providing youth mental health counselling.


• Experience working in community development and community outreach.


• Knowledge of community resources and community development principles &

• practices.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.


• Empathetic, non-judgmental approach.


• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.


• Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.


• Experience working within an integrated youth services setting an asset.


• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.


• Child/elder abuse and criminal records check required.

Please submit your application (resume and a cover letter) in confidence to:

                                                                                                                                                                                Rupsi Parajuli, HR Assistant

                                                                                                                                                              NorWest Co-op Community Health
                                                                                                                                                               785 Keewatin Street, Winnipeg MB
                                                                                                                                                                 Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

We thank everyone who expresses interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.