Student Counsellor For Communities

University College of the North; Thompson; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University College of the North is seeking a Student Counsellor to support student success by providing counselling, referrals, and a broad range of student services. The role works in community-based programming to deliver accessible support, fostering engagement, well-being, and retention, linking students with academic and support services.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the counsellor builds partnerships with Indigenous organizations and external agencies, promoting inclusive education

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years counselling experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365; ability to manage confidential information.
• Understanding of cultural influences and issues specific to adult learners in northern communities.
• Commitment to life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling, referrals, and a range of student support services.
• Deliver accessible support to students in communities, fostering engagement, well-being, and retention.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students and other academic/support departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, Indigenous organizations, and sponsoring agencies.

Skills

Counselling experience

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Independent working

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Student Counsellor plays a key role in supporting student success by providing counselling, referrals, and a range of student support services that help learners achieve their academic and personal goals. Working within community-based programming, the Student Counsellor delivers accessible support to students in communities, fostering student engagement, well-being, and retention. The incumbent serves as a vital link between students and UCN, collaborating with academic and support departments. The Student Counsellor also builds and maintains strong relationships with external partners, including sponsoring agencies, Indigenous organizations, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years counselling experience
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to understand cultural influences and issues specific to adult learners in northern communities
• Commitment to life-long learning

Assets

• Previous experience working in a post-secondary environment
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must be registered or eligible to register with the Manitoba College of Social Workers
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; travel is required
• Ability to work flexible hours

$68,863 to $88,343 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 — and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 – located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca

Contact Us

University College of the North
Attention: Human Resources
PO Box 3000
The Pas MB R9A 1M7