The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Education, Training & Social Development Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Post-Secondary Counsellor to provide advisory support to eligible students interested in accessing Post-Secondary Education funding. Based out of Port Alberni, this position supports eligible students in the funding application processes based on the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures for enrolment into eligible post-secondary programs and institutions.

Responsibilities Will Include

- Proactively communicating with students (by telephone, email/digital or in-person) and serving as their first point of contact to answer questions and advising on the requirements of the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures.
- Reviewing applications for funding eligibility, processing missing information letters, generating approvals, and maintaining student files in a student data base.
- Preparing student budgets and reviewing/preparing invoices and living allowances for payments.
- Assisting potential and continuing students in achieving their educational goals.




- Reporting to First Nations on individual student progress.

Preferred Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree in a related discipline or diploma with 1 to three years’ experience in academic advising, counseling, admissions, or student affairs.

- Computer literate with technical experience with databases and high proficiency in excel spreadsheets, electronic mail, and word processing software.
- Experience working in a First Nations workplace or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
- Excellent people skills and able to comm­unicate technical information effectively and diplomatically.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
- Must have a valid BC Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel within and to Nuu-chah-nulth regions.
- Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Competitive benefits, and salary based on qualifications and experience.

Annual salary range: $63,000 - $71,000.

📌 Post-Secondary Counsellor (Port Alberni)
🏢 Ha-Shilth-Sa
📍 Port Alberni