POST-SECONDARY STUDENT COUNSELLOR

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain phone and e-mail contact schedule for direct contact with all current post-secondary students, via phone or e-mail, as determined
• Responsible for making and maintaining contact with Indigenous Student Liaison Offices in all public and private post-secondary institutions in Canada
• Become familiar with programs/supports/services at public and private post-secondary institutions across Canada and relay this information to students as required
• Responsible for monitoring student academic progress, including reviewing transcripts and determining if a student is to be placed on probation
• Monitoring students while on probation and determining when probation may be lifted
• Provide counseling and advice to students on academic, financial, mental health, and social issues as they arise
• Offer guidance and support during key transition times such as leaving home for the first time or traveling to a new location
• Assist students with determining need for various supports (tutoring, counselling, health care needs, etc.) and assisting with navigating systems to set up appointments
• Advocate for students who may be trying to access support services on-campus or within their community
• Develop and deliver preparatory workshops and presentations with students to assist with their transition to post-secondary studies
• Where need is determined, travel to various locations where there is a concentration of NG funded post-secondary students and offer information workshops and opportunities for students to gather to share experiences
• Training and in-servicing as required
• Travel as required
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Social Sciences, psychology and 3 years’ experience or equivalent education and work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in counselling.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of Inuit Culture and Inuit Communities.
• Assets: Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

Benefits

• 4% vacation pay with the option to accrue
• Paid sick leave

Department: Education & Economic Development; Location: Nunatsiavut (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet); Term: Temporary Full-time; Closing Date: September 29, 2026.