Guidance Counsellor

College of the North Atlantic; Placentia; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Placentia is seeking a qualified Counsellor to support students across academic, career, and personal development. As a key member of Student Services, you will provide accessible, professional counselling and guidance tailored to individual needs.

The role includes liaising with staff, administering tests, delivering job search and study skills courses, and participating in campus activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education with a focus on Educational Psychology or Counselling.
• Recent, relevant work experience; eligible for professional association.
• Experience in academic, career, personal and financial counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, career, and group counselling to CNA students.
• Liaise with staff and administration on behalf of students.
• Administer and interpret standardized career and group counselling tests.
• Deliver student support courses such as job search training and study skills.
• Assist with campus activities and student affairs as needed.
• Promote student success and personal development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Conflict mediation

Time management

Team collaboration

Counselling abilities

Education

Master's Degree in Education (Educational Psychology or Counselling)

Job description

Salary Information Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Salary Information Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• As key members of Student Services, our Counsellors are committed to delivering accessible and professional support that addresses the unique needs of every student, promoting both academic success and personal development.
• Provide guidance and counselling services to CNA students, including individual, career, and group counselling.
• Liaise with staff and administration on behalf of students through committees and on an individual basis.
• Assist with conflict mediation and resolution.
• Administer and interpret standardized tests associated with individual career and group counselling.
• Deliver student support courses such as job search training, study skills and related activities.
• May involve assisting with various student affairs activities; including student council, recreation programs, winter carnival, student aid and other campus activities such as orientation, special events and tours.
• Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Master's Degree in Education or equivalent with a major in Educational Psychology or Counselling. (Course work facilitated sound working knowledge of current counselling interventions and strategies, assessment tools and practices, and Adult Education Theory and Practice).
• Recent, relevant work experience; eligibility for membership in an appropriate professional association; experience or expertise in academic, career, personal and financial counselling (assets).

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of current counselling interventions and strategies.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict mediation and resolution skills.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Ability to work as part of collaborative team while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a teaching environment.
• Commitment to student success strategies and initiatives.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Placentia Campus.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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