Grief and Bereavement Coordinator

Grief and Bereavement Coordinator

“Make a meaningful difference in your community.”

Job posting # 2025-17

Job Title: Grief and Bereavement Coordinator

Vacancy: This posting is for a new role.

Reporting to: Community Services Lead

Start date: ASAP (early January 2026)

Compensation for this role is expected to be between $55,000 and $70,000 per year.

Employment type: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week on site at Hospice Wellington, Guelph, ON

Hospice Wellington is looking for a second committed and compassionate Grief and Bereavement Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of the community services team, the Grief and Bereavement Coordinators play a vital role in providing compassionate, comprehensive support to individuals and families coping with loss. The second of two similar positions, this role is responsible for managing all inquiries related to grief support, conducted thorough assessments to determine client needs, while delivering appropriate interventions through case management and direct service provision. The coordinators oversee the planning, coordination, and facilitation of individual and group-based grief support services, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community. In collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, this role ensures the hospice’s bereavement care aligns with best practices and regulatory standards, while fostering an environment of empathy, dignity, and healing. This second full-time Grief and Bereavement Coordinator will work cohesively and in tandem with our existing coordinator to ensure our large case load and waiting lists are addressed.

Those with Master of Social Work and those with previous hospice and grief counselling experience are encouraged to apply. Start ASAP.

What We Offer:

• A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Working within a collaborative environment of staff and volunteers who are dedicated to the mission and vision of Hospice Wellington
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent Extended Health & Dental Benefits, Life Insurance and LTD, GRSP, Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education, Responsibilities and Experience:

• MSW degree required
• Experience with grief and bereavement counselling preferred
• Experience in hospice care, knowledge of hospice/palliative care philosophy
• Maintain monthly contact and reporting for client status and case management
• Collaborate with all staff to ensure quality development, and delivery of hospice programs
• Establish and maintain community relationships for referrals and program development
• Experience with Client Intake and Case Management
• Experience with Group Facilitation and training for grief support
• Participation in fund development and public engagement events
• Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation
• Vulnerable Sector Check Required

As an equal opportunity employer, Hospice Wellington is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Accommodation is available during all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please make your request known when contacted.

Please note we do not use AI technology to assist in the screening and selection process.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence

Attention: Hiring Committee Closing date: Monday, January 5th, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.