Indigenous Student Success Counselor

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

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.