Team Lead, International Admissions & Recruitment

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster invites applications for a Team Lead, International Admissions & Recruitment. The role leads the International Recruitment & Admissions team, guiding operations, training, and service quality to meet international enrolment goals.

The incumbent will provide RISIA immigration guidance, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with college and regulatory requirements. This is a pivotal leadership position within the Global Education unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of international student recruitment or admissions experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, training or supervision experience.
• RISIA designation in good standing.
• RCIC designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the International Recruitment & Admissions team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and quality oversight to support enrolment goals.
• Provide RISIA immigration guidance to prospective and admitted students and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Recruitment

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

RISIA designation in good standing

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range

$61,824 to $72,081 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

The Opportunity

The Team Lead, International Admissions & Recruitment provides leadership and expertise across international admissions, recruitment, credential evaluation, and pre-arrival immigration advising at Douglas College.

Reporting to the Manager, International Marketing & Recruitment, the Team Lead leads the day-to-day operations of the International Recruitment & Admissions team, providing guidance, coaching, quality oversight, and training to support exceptional service and achieve international enrolment goals.

As a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor ( RISIA ), the Team Lead also provides immigration guidance to prospective and newly admitted students, develops procedures and training resources, and ensures compliance with College and regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a collaborative team, influence the international student experience, and contribute to the growth and success of Douglas College's global community.

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

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in international student recruitment, admissions, international education, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience providing leadership, training, mentoring, coaching, workflow coordination, or supervision of staff.
• RISIA designation in good standing; RCIC designation is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Full Job Description

Additional Information

• This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting October 19, 2026
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm. 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, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.

This position has been submitted for review.

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.