International Student Advisor

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Transit access

Health benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Fitness centres

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster invites applications for an International Student Advisor. You will use interpersonal and cross-cultural communication to support international students, provide policy guidance, and serve as a trusted advisor.

This regular full-time role is hybrid and located on the New Westminster campus, with occasional shifts at the Coquitlam campus. Salary ranges from $62,006 to $70,588 CAD annually, including a $2,000 annual allowance, with wage increments per the

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor degree in a related discipline and 4+ years related experience.
• RCIC or RISIA designation and ICCRC good standing.
• Experience supervising student assistants or volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of CIC/IRPA/IRPR and policies for international students.
• Understanding of BC post-secondary system and Douglas College programs.

Responsibilities

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural skills

Policy knowledge

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range

$62,006 annually (with wage increments to a max of $70,588 annually) which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You're a wizard when it comes to using your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. A natural people-person, students from different backgrounds feel comfortable speaking with you. Your exceptional service and extensive knowledge of policies and procedures, relevant to international students, make you a trusted advisor and a valuable member of our team. In the face of challenging situations, you navigate through them with sound judgement, confidentiality, and professionalism. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the International Student Advisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

• Successful completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of 4 years related work experience, or a combination of credentials and experience considered equivalent.
• Certification as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant ( RCIC ) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor ( RISIA ); and be in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council ( ICCRC ).
• Experience supervising student assistants or volunteers.
• Extensive knowledgeable of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act/Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to international students
• A strong understanding of the post-secondary system in BC, including course and program transfer amongst BC institutions, and Douglas College programs of study, admission criteria and learner pathways.

Additional Information

• This regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting October 26, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule may be considered after successful completion of probationary period, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.