Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Student Wellness

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

3 September 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

0.5

Salary Grade

$96,850.00 - $125,997.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG-15

Employee Group

PEA - Regular

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Health Services

About this Opportunity The salary range for this position is:

- Recruitment range: $96,850 to $106,796. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: Up to $125,997. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Limited hire -In accordance with the University's Preferential or Limited Hiring Policy (HR6110) and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to members of the following designated group(s). Candidates from the group(s) are encouraged to self-identify.
- Indigenous peoples

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) has introduced the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) Policy (GV0810) to affirm declarations of Indigenous citizenship, membership and belonging where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. Shortlisted candidates for Faculty and Librarian positions designated for Indigenous Peoples through Preferential and Limited Hiring Programs (HR6110) will be required to provide a Declaration and Supporting Information in accordance with the ICD Policy. At this stage, no further action is required of candidates. Only shortlisted applicants being considered for campus visits will be contacted with further instructions to create a NetlinkID and provide a declaration through the ICD Application Portal (ICDPortal.uvic.ca). Those shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements established by the ICD Policy will proceed through the hiring process.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the ICD Policy and gather the appropriate supporting information in preparation for short-listing and to prevent delays in hiring.

If you have questions about the ICD Policy prior to receiving those next steps, or if you anticipate requiring an Extended Review, please reach out to our ICD Team at [email protected].

For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website (uvic.ca/ovpi/icd) and please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have specific questions or concerns.

Job Summary

Mandate:

Counselling Services, as part of Student Wellness (SWEL), supports student success, engagement, and well-being through clinical services, crisis response, consultation, training, and program development.

The Indigenous Counsellor will provide culturally responsive individual and group counselling to Indigenous students at the University of Victoria who present with concerns in the personal domain (e.g.,



mental health; suicidality; relationship; intergenerational trauma; cultural/identity concerns; colonization), career domain (e.g., identity and value exploration; academic major/program selection; navigation of a mainstream academic environment), and learning domain (e.g., procrastination; time management; managing emotionally challenging course materials). The indigenous counsellor works with individual student clients from a diverse Indigenous post-secondary student population through using culturally responsive intervention models. Services are delivered using a brief intervention model and are informed by student development theory to meet the needs of a diverse post-secondary student population.

In addition to direct clinical services to students, the indigenous counsellor will provide consultative and outreach services to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous University of Victoria campus community. The indigenous counsellor will have an opportunity to work with Indigenous para-professional student staff and volunteers, and other Indigenous student mentors. Depending on experience, the indigenous counsellor will contribute to clinical supervision of graduate students through Counselling Services’ training programs at Student Wellness Centre.

It is very important that the indigenous counsellor works collaboratively with the Office of Indigenous and Academic Engagement and Counselling Services and develops effective working relationships with other university members. As a member of the interdisciplinary Student Wellness team, the Indigenous Counsellor works collaboratively with the administrative, clinical Counselling and clinical Health teams.

The Indigenous

Counsellor develops effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners in support of coordinated student care. The role contributes to institutional risk mitigation, student retention, and a campus culture of well-being. 70% of the time is dedicated to service provision; the remaining 30% includes administrative and clinical meetings, record management and clinical documentation, and professional development and other duties as appropriate.

Objectives:

- Provide ethical and culturally responsive individual and group counselling to a diverse indigenous student population.
- Support crisis assessment and intervention within established clinical and institutional protocols.
- Contribute to campus-wide wellness and health promotion initiatives through consultation, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Where appropriate and qualified, contribute to the supervision and mentorship of graduate training programs.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and professional standards in clinical documentation and practice.

Job Requirements This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to:




- A graduate degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work from a recognized institution, or a graduate degree in a related discipline that is appropriate for university counselling centre clinical practice.
- Three (3) years of post-degree professional practice providing individual and group counselling for indigenous individuals with mental health challenges,
- Demonstrated record of receiving training for, and delivering, brief counselling
- Affiliated with a professional association and/or registered in good standing with a qualified regulatory body.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to reflective counselling and professional practice, including receiving and integrating feedback, and engagement with critical self-reflexivity and cultural humility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include:

- Demonstrated commitment to principles of truth, reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Cultural awareness of the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia, including Indigenous perspectives and practices of health, healing and wellness
- Familiarity with challenges faced by Indigenous students in the public post-secondary education, health and mental health care systems
- Familiarity with challenges to accessing appropriate care and support faced by students of diverse identities and backgrounds, including (but not limited to) those who identify as Indigenous (including two-spirit), international, racialized, transgender, gender non-binary/non-conforming, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, first-generation, and/or persons with a disability.
- Outstanding clinical assessment, crisis management, and intervention skills.
- Knowledge of student development theory and the mental health needs of post-secondary populations.
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to be creative, resourceful, flexible and to take initiative
- Demonstrated engagement with principles and practices of anti-oppressive counselling and supervision
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and to communicate and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, including giving and receiving feedback, conflict resolution, and change management.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

📌 Indigenous Counsellor - (992694.1) (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria