Opportunities

Careers, Volunteer & Practicum Opportunities

Explore our diverse career and volunteer opportunities, and join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Volunteers from ALL South Asian backgrounds are welcome to join our team. Roles vary – whatever area you are passionate about, we will find a perfect fit for you. Please email our Community Engagement Coordinator, Amber Qureshi, at info@pchscalgary.com to learn more and to apply.

Must be of South Asian descent and must be fluent in a South Asian language: Bengali, Afghani, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Punjabi, etc!

We are Hiring!
1. Addictions Group Facilitator
2. Community Counsellor

Please see details below. Email your resume and cover letter to info@pchscalgary.com

Employment Opportunities

We are hiring an Addictions Group Facilitator to join our team.

The primary responsibilities of the Addiction Group Facilitator are to run addiction psychoeducation groups. The Group Facilitator supports clients in navigating community resources, facilitates psychoeducational workshops, and contributes to awareness initiatives. The position also includes maintaining professional boundaries, adhering to confidentiality and ethical standards, and completing timely administrative tasks such as case notes, client file management, and data collection. Participation in regular supervision, performance reviews, and professional development is required to ensure the highest quality of client care.

4 hours per week, Fridays in person at the PCHS office from 9:45am to 1:45pm

•Travel within Calgary and surrounding areas may be required.
•Reports to the Clinical Program Manager

General Responsibilities:
•Facilitate psychoeducational group sessions for clients.
•Create a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages sharing, learning, and peer support.
•Utilize group dynamics to foster connection, community, and skill-building among participants.
•Contribute to the development, adaptation, and revision of group content as needed.
•Respect and advocate on behalf of cultural, gender, religious, and socioeconomic diversity using a trauma informed, anti-oppressive lens.
•Assist clients in accessing appropriate community resources and services.
•Provide guidance and support to enhance clients’ personal growth and well-being.
•Participate in supervision, performance reviews, and professional development activities to ensure high-quality client care.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
•Experience working with diverse communities, particularly South Asian populations, and understanding their cultural context.
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

•Knowledge of community resources and services available in Calgary.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
•Fluency in relevant languages spoken within the South Asian community is an asset.

Administrative Duties
• Maintaining accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved. Generating reports and statistics to monitor program effectiveness and assist with funding applications.
•Maintain ethical conduct and adherence to professional standards and guidelines.
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@pchscalgary.com

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to info@pchscalgary.com to apply! 

Employment Opportunities

We are hiring an Community Counsellor to join our team.

Key Function:
The prime responsibilities of this position will be to provide supportive and therapeutic counselling including
individual, family and group counselling at PCHS Calgary office and community settings. Some city-wide travel and
community setting work is expected.

Requirements:
A Masters in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a relevant field is required.

Speaking fluency in Punjabi is required. Spoken Hindi and/or Urdu would be an asset.”

Experience working with diverse communities, particularly South Asian populations, and understanding of the
cultural context would be an asset.

Counselling:
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment, effective case plans, goal setting for lifestyle and personal
counselling to assist the family/individual to develop skills to manage family-centered complex and layered
needs
• Assist clients/families of diverse backgrounds to find effective strategies/solutions through counselling
within a cultural context in English, Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu as required
• Conduct informal psychosocial assessments using validated tools
• Assist clients to navigate and access appropriate community resources, provide clients ongoing support as
needed within the parameters of the agency mandate
• Conduct psychoeducational group counselling and specialized workshops and awareness events/media in
areas of expertise as deemed appropriate by the management team
• Maintain professional boundaries, adhere of the oath of confidentiality and follow the code of conduct in
an ethical manner while providing support to clients.
• Provide in person counselling at partnered community settings.

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to info@pchscalgary.com to apply!