Indigenous Education Counsellor for Student Success

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Regina; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is hiring an Educational Counsellor with Indigenous designation. The role focuses on academic and personal counselling, crisis support, and referrals to help Indigenous students succeed at the Regina campus.

Master’s in Counselling is required with relevant experience. The position emphasizes culturally diverse support and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with supervised practicum or equivalent
• Two years’ counselling experience in education, private practice, or mental health
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in complex situations
• Knowledge of Indigenous social, economic and cultural challenges in Saskatchewan and student support

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and/or personal counselling for students on academic success and wellness
• Provide crisis counselling as needed to support student safety and wellbeing
• Refer students to internal/external departments, agencies or employers
• Support students with academic success and career development planning
• Maintain records and statistics of client information as required
• Develop resources, events, and group sessions as requested

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Counselling

Crisis counselling

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database software

Job description

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is hiring an Educational Counsellor with Indigenous designation. The role focuses on academic and personal counselling, crisis support, and referrals to help Indigenous students succeed at the Regina campus.

Master’s in Counselling is required with relevant experience. The position emphasizes culturally diverse support and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.