Counsellor, First Year Support

2 months ago


Montréal, Canada Concordia University Full time

**Position Number**: 50001004 / C4521
**Department**: Student Success Centre
**Campus**: Sir George Williams (Downtown)

**Salary**: $90,590.00 - $108,203.00 per annum
**Union/Association/HR Policy**: HR POLICIES

**Posting deadline**: April 12, 2023

Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

**NOTE**:

- This posting represents a leave replacement effective until May 3, 2024._

**SCOPE**
Reporting to the Manager, Career Counselling & Educational Transitions, the incumbent supports the developmental needs of Concordia students by offering vocational, educational and supportive counselling, psychometric testing and psycho-educational group workshops.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide supportive individual/group counselling as defined by the Career Counselling & Educational Transitions unit policies and in accordance with provisions of the licensing bodies.
- Select, administer and interpret psychometric tests.
- Maintain client records in accordance with professional order guidelines.
- Develop, plan and deliver educational, psychological, vocational and life-skills-training workshops for students.
- Consult with internal and external bodies and refer clients when necessary.
- Participate in the planning and execution of Student Success Centre events.
- Perform other duties in support of the operation of the unit.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, Career Counselling, or “Sciences de l’Orientation” and two to four years of related work experience.
- Licenced member of the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation et des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec.
- Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and spoken French in order to provide individual and group counselling to students and consult with internal and external clients, and to maintain client records and develop workshops and programs.
- Knowledge of additional languages, desirable.
- Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals as well as to give workshops.
- Ability to handle multiple, varying tasks and work under pressure with mínimal supervision.
- Aptitude to work in a service-oriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
- Empathy and approachability (is sensitive and patient with others) and composure (remains calm and in control in difficult situations) are desirable qualities.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

**Territorial Acknowledgement**
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

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**Accessibility**

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