Counsellor - Regular Probationary Faculty

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College seeks a Counsellor to provide individual and group counselling in a supportive academic setting. The role involves addressing mental health concerns, facilitating workshops, and helping students navigate their educational journeys. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Experience using technology to provide virtual counselling.
• Knowledge of mental health concerns, career counselling, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and career counselling in-person and online.
• Design and deliver workshops on wellness and personal management.
• Liaise with students and community resources as needed.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Cultural competency

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling

Job description

Counsellor - Regular Probationary Faculty

$71,846.00 – $115,129.00. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with 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 us as the Counselling Faculty, 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
• 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

Douglas College, situated on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples of the QayQayt and Kwikwetlem First Nations, 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.

Responsibilities:
• Provide personal and career counselling to students on an individual and group basis
• Provide services in-person and via remote means (e.g., zoom)
• Design, plan and deliver workshops and/or group sessions on wellness and personal management topics
• 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 this 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:
o Common mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety
o Issues related to academic success, including procrastination and time management
o Suicide assessment and threat assessment
o Counselling people in transition across the lifespan
o Career counselling approaches
o 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

This regular full-time probationary position is available September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will work Mon-Fri, at either campus location (New Westminster or Coquitlam), or online. Regular work may include daytime and evening hours. Workload for the 25/26 academic year is four (4) sections (50%) and is assigned each year based on available work.

Posting Number

Posting Number 00717F

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular

Position Title

Position Title Counsellor - Regular Probationary Faculty

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025

End Date

End Date 08/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/27/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Qualified internal applicants are encouraged to apply by July 4, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
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  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
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  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
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  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
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• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee