Indigenous Counsellor - Regular Probationary Faculty (Student Affairs & Services) $Douglas College, situated on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), scəw̓aθən (Tsawwassen) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, is fortunate to host a large number of Indigenous students and provides a learning environment that inspires students to do what they love and be good at it.

The Indigenous

Counsellor will provide culturally sensitive individual counselling, group/workshop based supports, and crisis intervention services, primarily for Indigenous students. This key position will support Douglas College’s commitment to align practices and processes with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

The Indigenous

Counsellor will be an integral part of both the Indigenous Student Services and Counselling teams, within the Student Affairs and Services department. The incumbent will have the prospect to shape this role and inform how it can best support the needs of Indigenous students. The methods adopted will be responsive, creative, and in keeping with Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

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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.

Excellent

Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions Ensure that consistent efforts are made to connect students to their Indigenous culture through cultural teachings (e.g., smudging, cedar/saltwater brushing or ceremonies like the sweat lodge or pipe ceremony) and promote cultural inclusiveness, responsiveness, and sensitivity. Assess and respond appropriately to urgent situations. Design, plan and deliver culturally based workshops and/or group sessions on wellness and personal management topics for Indigenous students.

Work closely with members of Student Affairs and Services to support Indigenous students. Regularly participate in team meetings within Indigenous Student Services and Counselling. Liaise with and refer Indigenous students to other services and resources within the College or to agencies/programs in the community as needed, to coordinate support.

Consult and support College faculty/staff, who are working with Indigenous Students, on supports available, supporting students with their wellbeing, and navigating appropriate College Policies. Provide scheduled office hours on both the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses to allow for access for all Indigenous students. Regularly attend events held by Indigenous Student Services on both campuses.

📌 Indigenous Counsellor - Regular Probationary Faculty (Student Affairs & Services) (Vancouver)
🏢 Douglas College
📍 Vancouver