Grief Facilitator

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The Bob Glasgow Grief Support Centre has been supporting bereaved Calgarians for more than 25 years through counselling, groups and education. This Casual role offers an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team that provides a range of bereavement support within the Grief Support Program as a Lead Facilitator of psycho-educational grief groups and education sessions. This position also provides mentorship and supervision to volunteer group facilitators and possibly students.

Responsibilities may also include participation in program planning regarding the delivery of educational services and groups for the program. Additionally, you will support the provision of education to health care providers and community members related to grief and loss.

• Lead facilitation of psycho-educational grief groups and education sessions.
• Mentor and supervise volunteer group facilitators and possibly students.
• Participate in program planning regarding delivery of educational services and group programming.
• Support education of health care providers and community members related to grief and loss.
• Leverage specialized knowledge of grief, loss, trauma and bereavement to support participants.
• Build collegial teamwork and contribute to a healthy and positive environment.

• Completion of master's degree in a health-related field.
• Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
• Experience working directly with bereaved individuals in a supportive counselling or group facilitation environment.
• Experience working with, and training volunteers, in a counselling environment.
• Familiarity and experience in supporting clients through a Trauma Informed approach (asset).
• Experience supporting psycho educational groups.
• Preferred:
  Proficiency and experience using Connect Care; experience supporting clients in grief and bereavement; knowledge and application of grief theories and processes; familiarity with trauma-informed approach; experience with adult education and group processes.

• Classification:
  Family Counsellor (role: Grief Support Facilitator)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
  Grief Support Program
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre
• Eligible for remote work within Alberta.
• FTE: 0.00 (Casual/Relief)
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2026
• Date Available:
  
  09-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies; shift pattern days, evenings, weekends.
• Minimum Salary: $46.02;
  Maximum Salary: $61.14 per hour.