Educational Counsellor - Indigenous

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking an Education Counsellor on the Regina Campus to provide academic and personal counselling to students. The role supports campus wellness, crisis intervention, and referrals within a multidisciplinary team. A strong background in Indigenous student support and mental health is essential.

The position emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and contribution to a diverse learning environment at Sask Polytech.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree incl. supervised practicum in counselling.
• Two years' recent counselling experience in education or mental health.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in complex situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to support Indigenous students.
• Knowledge of Indigenous social, economic and cultural challenges in Saskatchewan.
• Familiarity with psychometric instruments in counselling.
• Proficiency with internet, MS Office, databases and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and/or personal counselling for students regarding academic success, family, funding, mental health, and wellness.
• Offer crisis counselling as needed to support student wellness and campus safety.
• Liaise with internal and external departments and agencies for referrals.
• Support students by identifying and intervening on academic and career development.
• Maintain client records and statistics; report as required.
• Develop resources, events, workshops, and presentations when requested.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Crisis counselling

Indigenous knowledge

Psychometric instruments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Counselling

Supervised practicum in counselling

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database software

Internet / Email usage

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position has been designated for Indigenous persons under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Competition Number

Competition Number P17923

Posting Title

Classification

Classification Education Counsellor

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Other Location(s)

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 09/24/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/06/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 10/19/2026

End Date

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing Yes

Category of work

Category of work Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 1442.75 hours

Salary Range

Salary Range As per academic salary grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

199 assigned days/academic year

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position has been designated for Indigenous persons under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duties:

1. To provide academic and/or personal counselling for students regarding academic success, family, addictions, funding, mental health, goal planning, wellness, etc.
2. Provide crisis counselling as required to support the wellness and safety of students and the institution.

3. Liaise with and provide referrals to appropriate internal and external departments, agencies, and/or employers.
4. Support students by identifying and intervening on issues related to academic success and career development.
5. Maintain records and statistics of client-related information, and report such information as required.
6. Prepare and facilitate resources, events, group workshops, debriefings and/or presentations where requested.

7. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.
8. Work cooperatively and collegially within a multi and inter-disciplinary team environment.
9. Contribute to a workplace environment which values the beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
10. Be knowledgeable about, and creatively work to intervene on, the factors which affect people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Master's Degree which includes a supervised graduate Counselling practicum. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for current faculty in counsellor or advisor roles.
2. Two years' recent experience counselling in an educational, private practice, or mental health setting.
3. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in complex and emotionally charged situations.
4. Ability to work as a cooperative and collegial member of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of students.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous social, economic and cultural challenges in Saskatchewan and the relationship of these challenges to the support of Indigenous students.
6. Be knowledgeable about intercultural and socioeconomic barriers to student success.
7. Demonstrated ability to utilize psychometric instruments in a counselling setting.
8. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
9. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite, database and software applications and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
10. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA

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