Academic Outreach Advocate

SQUAMISH NATION; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental

Pension matching

Supplementary savings

Professional development budget

Job summary

Squamish Nation invites an Academic Outreach Advocate to support youth through education, advocacy, and culturally safe, strengths-based guidance.

You will collaborate with schools, families, and ASA staff to promote learning, wellness, and successful transitions into post-secondary options and employment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Student Counselling, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience supporting youth, students, or families in educational settings.
• Commitment to Indigenous cultural safety and youth empowerment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; JD Edwards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with youth through outreach and ongoing support.
• Support school re-engagement and independent learning with guidance and advocacy.
• Develop individualized support plans with students.
• Coordinate with schools, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Connect youth to holistic supports addressing educational, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
• Guide youth through educational pathways and transitions to adulthood.
• Monitor progress, maintain records, and report outcomes to the supervisor.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen support networks.
• Promote awareness of educational resources and programs in the community.
• Contribute to department initiatives and community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Student Counselling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Databases

Job description

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Are you passionate about supporting youth, strengthening educational outcomes, and creating pathways to success through relationship-building, advocacy, and cultural connection? Squamish Nation is seeking an Academic Outreach Advocate to join the Ta7lneẁás Education Department.

In this impactful role, you will walk alongside Squamish Nation youth and families, helping students overcome barriers, reconnect with their education, and achieve their academic goals. Working within an integrated educational team, you will provide culturally safe, strengths-based support that promotes educational success, personal wellness, and lifelong learning while honoring Squamish Nation values, culture, and community.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships with youth through outreach, mentorship, and ongoing support.
• Support school re-engagement and independent learning by providing academic guidance, resources, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with students to identify strengths, challenges, and goals while developing individualized support plans.
• Coordinate with schools, families, community partners, Squamish Nation departments, and ASA staff to support student success.
• Connect youth and families to wholistic supports that address academic, emotional, cultural, and social well-being.
• Guide youth through educational pathways and support successful transitions into adulthood, post-secondary education, employment, and training opportunities.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and communicate outcomes to the supervisor.
• Facilitate meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen student support networks.
• Promote awareness of available educational resources, programs, and supports within the community.
• Contribute to department initiatives, team projects, and community engagement activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Student Counselling, or a related field, plus 2 to 3 years of experience supporting youth, students, or families in educational, counselling, outreach, or community settings.
• Experience working within educational systems, supporting vulnerable or at-risk youth, and navigating educational resources, programs, and community supports.
• Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous cultural safety, humility, lifelong learning, and empowering youth to achieve educational success.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, facilitation, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and explain complex information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and internet-based applications; experience with large-scale databases and JD Edwards is an asset.
• Valid BC Class 4 or 5 Driver’s License (Class 7N may be considered), with access to a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• Experience working in a First Nations environment is an asset

Knowledge and understanding of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, lands, and People.

Why Work With Us

• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose