School of Nursing

CUPE, Term, Part-time (21 hours per week)

(October 2026 to June 2027)

Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.

Reporting to the Manager, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences Administration Services – Prince George, and working closely with the faculty coordinators responsible for undergraduate nursing programs in the School of Nursing, the Nursing Program Advisor is part of the broader Faculty of Human and Health Sciences (FHHS) administrative team.

The Nursing Program

Advisor works with School of Nursing and FHHS staff, faculty and instructors, with internal stakeholders in other University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) departments, and with external stakeholders to effectively advise current and prospective students and to support operational effectiveness of undergraduate nursing programs.

We are seeking an Undergraduate Nursing Programs Advisor (‘Advisor’) to support students in the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NBNP), a 20-month accelerated BScN program designed for learners with previous post-secondary experience and a pathway specifically for LPN entry to the program. The Advisor plays a role across the student learning journey from pre-admission inquiries through to graduation, providing administrative support for the program admissions process, liaising with other UNBC units for student supports, tracking student progression towards program completion, confirming graduates to the regulatory body, and otherwise ensuring NBNP students have access to robust and timely supports.

As part of the broader FHHS administration team, the Advisor works in a cooperative, team-based workplace, focused on continuous improvement and cross-functionality. This is an in-person position, located at UNBC’s Wood Innovation and Design Centre, in downtown Prince George; while focused on supporting the NBNP, this role also provides coverage for other program advisors in the School of Nursing. The Advisor typically travels to Fort St.

John one or two times a year for recruitment events and to meet in-person with students currently enrolled in the NBNP at the Peace River-Liard Campus.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Working within a team of program advisors to deliver high quality academic advising for undergraduate nursing students and to support nursing programs;
- Liaising with current and potentials students, the University community, collaborative and partner institutions, external student recruiting agencies, and the general public, as the first point of contact, whether in person, by telephone or email, to respond and provide general information for inquiries and develop and maintain effective internal and front-facing communications (i.e., recruitment materials, web sites);
- Providing academic advising for enrolled students and supporting pre-admission applicants through course credit transfer assessments, recruitment activities, and the promotion of undergraduate nursing programs;
- Providing program advising information to students and potential applicants at recruitment sessions, orientations, in one-on-one meetings, and via email;
- Updating and maintaining student record databases and spreadsheets including tracking student admissions and progression, monitoring multiple student records and file management, updating program statistics and preparing reports as required, and maintaining student and program information for accreditation;
- Preparing reports as required;
- Working closely with the academic program coordinators within the School of Nursing to support undergraduate nursing programs broadly, including course scheduling, supporting core committee meetings,



and ensuring appropriate level of resources are available;
- Working closely with external partners as appropriate, such as the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, BC Health Authorities, and college partners, to provide support for students in areas where these relationships intersect with program advising;
- Providing program support as a resource person for undergraduate nursing programs through research and data analysis; participating in strategic conversations with academic program coordinators, the Chair, School of Nursing, the Director, FHHS Administration, and the Dean, FHHS, to develop better ways to facilitate programs more effectively; and
- Working closely with UNBC’s Registrar’s Office team to ensure that transfer credits and admission decisions are tracked and communicated according to UNBC’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications The successful candidate must possess an undergraduate degree, preferably in nursing or a related health science, together with a minimum of five years related post-secondary academic advisement or university education experience. Knowledge of undergraduate nursing practice and programs, as well as experience in a student-related work environment like admissions, advising and/or recruitment would be ideal. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. It is necessary to have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy and challenging environment, as an active member of an integrated, cross-campus team. The candidate must be able to manage a workload with high levels of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal (including both written and verbal communication) skills, with an aptitude for student service and building relationships are crucial. Sound judgement and discernment with problem solving skills are essential to success. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Teams, Access, Outlook) and video conferencing software (eg, Zoom) are essential;

experience with relational database applications such as Banner are considered an asset. Knowledge of admissions, transfer credit, and degree audits would be ideal. A working knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) should be demonstrated.

A valid BC Driver’s License is required, as this position may require some travel by road or air.

Salary

This position has been classified at a Grade 11. The annual salary range for this position is $77,768.60 to $80,990.00 and the normal starting salary will be $77,768.60, pro-rated based on length of term and actual hours worked.

UNBC offers excellent benefit packages, and employee training and development opportunities. For more details, please see:

http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits

Normal hours of work will be 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission.





In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.

Human Rights

Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UNBC

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume to the system. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George Wood Innovation Design Centre.

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on October 14, 2026

📌 Undergraduate Nursing Programs Advisor (Prince George)
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