Indigenous Student Life Counsellor

Job description

🎯 Overview:
Champlain College Saint-Lambert is seeking a full-time Indigenous Student Life Counsellor for a temporary position within the Student Services Department. The role includes part-time work in Indigenous communities and is part of a specific project with the possibility of renewal.

✅ Responsibilities:

• Manage the Indigenous Student Resource Centre.

• Act as a liaison with local Indigenous communities and education institutions.

• Provide guidance on academic success plans and support services.

• Assist with student applications, registration, course selection, and access to community resources.

• Develop and maintain transition programming for post-secondary success.

• Organize personal development workshops focused on Indigenous wellness.

• Plan and host cultural and social events in collaboration with staff and community partners.

• Coordinate educational and cultural workshops with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

• Support college staff in understanding Indigenous student needs and success strategies.

• Supervise and mentor Indigenous student ambassadors.

• Support the Champlain Certificate in Indigenous Studies and Decolonization.

• Assist in the delivery of Indigenous language courses in community settings.

• Support the Indigenous Advisory Committee.

• Assist the Admissions Office with Indigenous outreach and campus activities.

💰 Salary: $53,529 – $88,795 annually (full-time), based on experience.

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, applied human sciences, Indigenous studies, or equivalent training recognized by an appropriate Indigenous authority.

• Proven experience and connection with Indigenous communities.

• Strong understanding of Indigenous values, culture, and education issues.

• Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.

• Excellent communication skills in English (working language).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of an Indigenous language is an asset.

• Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

📩 How to Apply:
Apply online via our careers page: https://champlainsaintlambert.ca/
A cover letter is required. Please upload your cover letter and CV as a single file.
Posting deadline: June 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews will be held the week of July 7, 2025
Start date: August 11, 2025
Applicants may be required to complete language and computer (Word, Excel) assessments.

Job posting period

Until 2025-06-29 at 00:00