Job Title

Academic and Career Advisor

Job Category

M&P;
- AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried
- Student Management, Level B

Compensation

Compensation Range $7,158.42
- $10,292.25 CAD Monthly

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Job End Date and Posting End Date

Ongoing Posting End Date October 27, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only.

Equity and Inclusion Commitment

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Academic & Career Advisors work on a centralized team that serve all students at UBC Okanagan. The Advisors are either generalists, or are assigned to a specific faculty as a specialist advisor.



Advisors are responsible for delivering and evaluating student services to support student learning based on the specific and unique student needs. Through relationship building beginning in the student’s first year, the Advisor works closely with students throughout their degree to encourage success and retention. This position is responsible for not only providing academic support, but also student engagement programming to enhance academic and career outcomes. Advisors will work with students in all faculties to provide general advising and they must also be knowledgeable enough to have a broad knowledge of Vancouver campus programs.

Work Performed

Academic & Career Advising: Assists students in determining their academic, personal and skilled goals and identifying appropriate academic courses and programs that support attaining those goals. Advise students on work integrated learning and skill building opportunities that enhance their career readiness. Discuss job search strategies, provide labour market information, and student career outcomes information to current students and alumni. Assists students with course selection to ensure they meet degree requirements, program prerequisites, and career goals. Interpret and advise on University policies and procedures. Aiding both faculty and students with issues related to academic progression (full and blocked classes, waivers,

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