Counsellor - Contract Faculty

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 157,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Fitness Centres access

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster/Coquitlam offers a contract part‑time Counsellor position in Student Affairs & Services. The role provides personal and career counselling to students, and services via in‑person and remote methods (e.g., Zoom).

The team emphasizes equity, inclusion and student wellbeing. You will contribute to crisis intervention, refer students to campus resources, support probation students, and teach courses on mental health and lifespan development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counselling, social work or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and career counselling to students individually and in groups.
• Teach college courses focusing on mental health and lifespan development.

Skills

Counselling

Group counselling

Crisis management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Virtual counselling

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Cultural competence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Counselling, Social Work, or equivalent

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / New Westminster Campus / Coquitlam Campus Salary Range

Hourly: $52.41 to $114.65 per hour. Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You're passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are well-supported and motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful methods uphold the College's reputation to inspire our students to do what they love - and it's clear, in your role, you're doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join our Counselling Faculty team, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

Douglas College, situated on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the q'icey (Katzie), q'wa:n'a'n (Kwantlen), k'ik'walaam (Kwikwetlem), xwmaOkwayam (Musqueam), qiqeyt (Qayqayt), Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish), scawaOan (Tsawwassen) and salilwata+ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, is posting the opportunity for a Counsellor position within Student Affairs & Services.

Douglas College Counsellors provide culturally sensitive individual counselling, group support, psycho-educational programming, assessment, and crisis intervention services to enrolled students presenting with personal, emotional and mental health concerns.

The Counselling team's work culture embraces consensus-based decision making, supporting each other's wellness and personal/professional development, open and respectful dialogue, and a commitment to lifelong learning. As a team we have identified the following areas of importance: equity and inclusion including IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ issues and supports, and mental health and wellness literacy. We welcome candidates who can support and join us in more skillfully supporting our diverse students and community at Douglas College.

The Counselling team supports the Douglas College's strategic plan goals outlined under the themes of successful students, social and environmental responsibility, responsive learning, and healthy and effective work and learning environments.

This role is a faculty position, that reports to the Director of Student Affairs and Services.

• Provide personal and career counselling to students on an individual and group basis
• Provide services in-person and via remote means (e.g., zoom)
• Assess and appropriately respond to emergent situations
• Liaise and refer students to other resources within the college and community as needed
• Support students on academic probation in moving towards their academic goals
• Assist students in understanding and navigating Douglas College educational policies
• Teach college courses which focus on mental health and lifespan development
• Participate in departmental, divisional and college committees representing Student Affairs and Services
• Consult and support College faculty/staff who are working with students on counselling and mental health issues
• Maintain confidential counselling records and manage information in accordance with college policies
• Option to supervise masters-level practicum students

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Counselling, Social Work, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Common mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety
• Issues related to academic success, including procrastination and time management
• Suicide assessment and threat assessment
• Counselling people in transition across the lifespan
• Career counselling approaches
• Ethical issues as they relate to counselling in a college setting
• Experience using technology to provide virtual counselling, and a commitment to ongoing development of competency in appropriate and ethical uses of technology within a counselling setting
• Competency counselling across cultures, including IBPOC and international students
• Ability to identify and support students dealing with isolation factors
• Experience supporting survivors of sexualized violence and abuse
• An understanding and appreciation for Indigenous ways of being and knowing
• Ability to support clients who experience racism, violence in relationships, and lateral violence
• Understanding and experience supporting clients with career development and career counselling
• Demonstrated ability in crisis management, intervention and problem-solving skills
• Experience communicating with diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Understanding and ability to support students with issues related to academic success
• Interest and/or experience in public speaking, group presentations and group facilitation
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience in counselling at a post‑secondary educational institution is an asset
• Certification with a Professional Association ( RCC , CCC , RCSW , RSW , or equivalent) preferred

Additional Information

Student Affairs and Services invites applications for a contract faculty position (part-time) for the period October 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027, equally 25 contract days. Hours of work are typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and days per week will vary.

Applicants will also be considered for additional work when added to our contract faculty list.

Criminal Records Check: Yes.

Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.