Student Life Counsellor (Indigenous Support)

Champlain Regional College; Saint-Lambert; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in Montérégie is seeking a Student Life Counselor (Indigenous Support) to enhance support for Indigenous students and develop cultural programs. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Indigenous values and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Sick days

Retirement plan

Access to sports center

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Indigenous needs and culture.
• Ability to make learning inclusive and accessible for Indigenous students.
• Knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Indigenous Student Resource Centre.
• Support Indigenous community relationships.
• Develop and maintain transition programming for students.
• Plan and organize cultural and educational workshops.

Skills

Understanding of Indigenous values

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work as part of a team

Proven engagement with Indigenous communities

Education

Undergraduate degree in Sociology, Applied Human Sciences, First Nations Studies, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Position

Champlain College Saint-Lambert is seeking a Student Life Counselor (Indigenous Support) for a temporary full‑time basis in the Student Services department with half‑time in the Indigenous community. This specific project may be renewed.

Functions

Reporting to the Director of Student Services and collaborating with Student Services, the incumbent will operate the Indigenous Student Resource Centre and serve as the College’s liaison with First Nations Adult Education School Council, Kahnawake Education Center, Kahnawake Survival School, and other Indigenous community representatives. The role will support the college’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission initiatives.

• Provide guidance in the development of student plans for success, including goals, timelines, referrals, and participation in workshops.
• Support the student application process, registration, course selection, and locating community services when necessary by liaising with colleagues and services where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain transition programming to support the successful move to college and university studies, in collaboration with other support services.
• Effectively liaise with students, colleagues, faculty members, and staff in other departments and provide referrals when appropriate to Student Accessibility Services, Student Counselling Services, and other departments as well as community resources.
• Provide support that will enable students to develop and exercise a positive approach for study by meeting regularly with students.
• Plan, organize, and deliver personal support workshops in relation to Indigenous wellness and the Holistic Approach to Student Support.
• Plan and organize cultural and social events in collaboration with other departments, staff, student volunteers, and community organizations.
• Plan, organize, and deliver cultural and educational workshops, including liaising with Elders and Indigenous knowledge holders.
• Liaise with faculty on student issues.
• Engage with faculty and staff at Champlain College Saint Lambert so that they gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous student success and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives’ approach and practice.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and provide ongoing support and guidance to the Indigenous Student Ambassadors Program that assists with the successful transition of Indigenous students into college studies and the college environment as well as supporting the College community’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission initiatives.
• Act as a resource person for the Champlain Indigenous and Decolonization Certificate.
• Support College level courses in Indigenous languages that take place within the community.
• Support to maintain the functioning of the Indigenous Advisory Committee.
• Support the Admissions Office in tours, visits from Indigenous counsellors, Indigenous secondary school students, as well as the planning of Indigenous activities on campus and in communities to promote higher education.

Requirements: Education

Must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization such as Sociology, Applied Human Sciences, First Nations Studies, or equivalent education from an Indigenous community recognized by the competent authority.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Indigenous values, needs, history, and culture.
• Proven engagement with and connection to local Indigenous communities.
• Ability to make learning inclusive and accessible for students from Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of Indigenous issues relating to higher education.
• Proven ability to work as part of an integrated team and work independently.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of an Indigenous language would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office suite.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

Technical Requirements

Required tests: language test as well as Word and Excel tests may be required.

Compensation

Salary Scale: $53,529.00 – $88,795.00 per year.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Sick days.
• Retirement plan (RREGOP) and group health insurance.
• Access to the sports center and fitness classes.
• Professional development and training.
• Employee assistance program.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Champlain College Saint-Lambert welcomes applications from racialized persons / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV in one document. Only selected candidates will be contacted.