Pedagogical Counsellor – John Abbott College Students

Job description

🎯 Job Overview:

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the school board serving the 14 communities of Nunavik, is seeking a Pedagogical Counsellor to support postsecondary Inuit students studying at John Abbott College. The role involves advising students, developing support strategies, and fostering their academic success in collaboration with partners.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with postsecondary stakeholders (students, employers, educators) to identify needs and recommend improvements

• Identify and implement academic support strategies for students with learning difficulties

• Assist students in finding financial aid opportunities

• Work with schools and partner organizations to support Inuit postsecondary education

• Offer feedback and policy recommendations to students, SEP staff, and partner institutions

• Conduct regular student follow-ups and adapt strategies as needed

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Postsecondary Student Services

💰 Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range: $49,456 to $92,027 annually (based on qualifications and experience)

• Classification: Job category 2104 (as per SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals)

• Pro-rated benefits include:

  • 20 vacation days per year

  • 2-week holiday break

  • Free parking

  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Hybrid work schedule

• When applicable:

  • Summer work schedule

  • Northern allowance

  • Food transportation allowance

  • Relocation benefits

  • Attraction and retention premiums

  • Up to 3 return trips to Nunavik per year

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field

• The school board may waive these requirements if the candidate is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and agrees to follow a training program set by the board

🔎 Requirements:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written), working knowledge of Inuktitut or French

• Willingness to travel to Nunavik

• Ability to work independently and coordinate with various organizations

• Availability to work evenings or weekends occasionally

📩 How to Apply:

Deadline: July 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Apply by either:

1. Visiting https://carriere.kativik.qc.ca/ and clicking “Apply”,
   OR

2. Sending your resume to applications@kativik.qc.ca, indicating EDCONSJAC2506-01 in the subject line.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job posting period

Until 2025-07-11 at 16:00