Counsellor -To Create a Casual List- Counselling Services - Student Experience Hub Competition Number:
139E26
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Aug 30, 2026
Date of Posting:
Aug 17, 2026
Department:
Counselling Services
Position:
Counsellor
Contract:
Casual Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week on campus
$40.23 to $44.60 per hour
The Office of Counselling Services at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) invites applications to fill a roster of a call list for a casual Personal Counsellor. Personal Counsellors report directly to the Manager of Counselling.
RESPONSIBILITIES Core responsibilities for the position will include:
Provision of personal counselling to students
Provision of outreach services, including workshops, presentations, and information booths
QUALIFICATIONS A degree at the Masters level, or greater, in Educational Counselling, or related discipline
Specific expertise and experience in counselling students in post-secondary education is preferred
Candidate must have, or be clearly eligible and willing to obtain,



the Counselling Therapist title with the College of Counselling Therapists in PEI (CCTPEI); similar provincial licensure may be considered
The ideal candidate will possess a background working with university students in educational development and planning
Crisis response training and experience would be valuable to this position
Skills in triage and effective referrals to community resources and managing consultation with medical and psychiatric resources are essential
Experience and comfort working with a diverse student population reflecting the reality of today’s campus, including issues of culture, gender, orientation, and equity are required; lived experience in these areas would be an asset
UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.

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📌 Counsellor -To Create a Casual List- Counselling Services - Student Experience Hub (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 University of Prince Edward Island
📍 Prince Edward Island