University of Waterloo·Waterloo, Ontario
Provide front-line clinical mental health services and psychotherapy to 2SLGBTQIA+ students using anti-racist and trauma-informed approaches. Collaborate with campus partners and healthcare providers to support students' academic success and psychological wellness.
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Job Requisition ID: 2026-00821
Time Type: Full time
Job Category: Medical Health and Wellness
$80,248.28 - $100,310.35
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Campus Wellness strives for an environment that reflects our diverse society and student body. In order to address the unique needs and concerns of our 2SLGTBQIA+ students we are seeking a 2SLGTBQIA+ candidate who has clinical knowledge and experience in mental health and wellness matters related to the lived and intersectional experiences of 2SLGTBQIA+ individuals and communities, using anti-racist, trauma-informed and affirming therapeutic approaches.
The Counsellor is accountable to a Manager, Counselling Services for the provision of front line clinical mental health programs and services. Ultimately, this position underpins the mission which focuses on supporting and promoting academic success, student and campus mental health, psychological wellness, and safety within members of a diverse and global Waterloo community.
The mental health, psychological wellness and safety of students are fundamental to the mandate of the university since they are a foundation for personal and academic success.
Advocacy - the Counsellor is an advocate for and supports students’ academic success and personal learning
Understanding the Ontario medical system, criteria for Hormone Replacement Therapies and Gender Affirming Surgeries and remains updated on appropriate local resources for referrals as needed
Uses a trauma informed, gender affirming assessment tools and has experience in writing letter of supports
Collaborate and consult with key campus support services (e.g., AccessAbility Services, Student Success Office, EDI-R Office etc.) related to students’ personal and academic needs.
Collaborate and consult with Campus Wellness physicians and health care providers .
Collaborate and consult with faculty, including individual faculty members, the Associate Deans’ offices and academic support areas in the interest of students’ academic success, retention and graduation.
Design, facilitate and evaluate seminar and training sessions on various topics.
The partnership for the mental health, health and wellness, well-being and safety of the campus community includes active collaboration with a focus on client issues of shared concern.
Provide consultation/expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the educational, developmental, and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation services an occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and developmental issues.
Clinical Practice - the Counsellor is committed to best clinical practice and best practice in mental health
Thorough understanding of developmental issues of late adolescence (e.g., relationships, mental health, disordered eating, sexuality, identity and intersectionality etc.).
Thorough understanding and affirmative approach to working with 2SLGBTQ+ students, with specific competency in trans and non-binary students’ mental health issues, such as gender dysphoria and minority stress.
Thorough understanding of intersectionality and diversity within the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, and the impact of colonization on Two-Spirit students
Provides clinical counselling with both domestic and international students and maintains awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ related issues, services and developments on a local, national and international basis.
Applies knowledge and understanding of local and provincial trans care pathways, related services, research and legislation in clinical practice.
Maintains a high level of knowledge and awareness of changes and developments in the fields of higher education and counselling, and their implications for the organization and delivery of counselling and clinical services within the institution.
Represents the interest of the department at conferences, workshops, etc.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
Requires a graduate degree in a counselling profession and registration with a professional College. Candidates must have proven clinical experience with adolescents and young adults, specifically using an affirmative approach to 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health.
Market context
In Ontario, demand for counsellors who can support 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults is typically tied to schools, community agencies, and mental health services seeking affirming care. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a graduate degree, professional College registration, and proven clinical experience with an affirmative approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight direct 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experience.