Indigenous Post-Secondary Wellness Counselor

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board seeks a Post Secondary Counsellor to oversee mental health and wellness for adult learners at W̱SÁNEĆ College programs. The role works under the College Director with trauma-informed, land-based practices, addressing holistic needs and collaborating with Elders and community supports.

The Counsellor may teach occasionally and should have strong intercultural communication, and substantial experience in post-secondary or community settings serving Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counselling or clinical psychology; Ph.D. preferred.
• Licensed or registered with appropriate association.
• Liability insurance.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience preferably in school or community setting with Indigenous or other racialized youth.
• Ethno-cultural expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally grounded counselling to adult learners across multiple programs.
• Collaborate with instructors, Elders and community supports to address holistic learner needs.
• Administer and interpret Level B and, preferably, Level C psychoeducational assessments where relevant.
• Support learner safety, emotional well-being and connection to WC community and culture.
• May teach into college programs occasionally; contribute to career exploration and wellness-related curriculum.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and comunicati

Strong communication

Culturally grounded counselling

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counselling or clinical psychology

Ph.D. preferred

Licensed or registered with appropriate association

Liability insurance

Job description

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board seeks a Post Secondary Counsellor to oversee mental health and wellness for adult learners at W̱SÁNEĆ College programs. The role works under the College Director with trauma-informed, land-based practices, addressing holistic needs and collaborating with Elders and community supports.

The Counsellor may teach occasionally and should have strong intercultural communication, and substantial experience in post-secondary or community settings serving Indigenous communities.