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Adult Learning Program Counsellor

2 months ago


Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Community College Full time

Job Summary

The Nova Scotia Community College is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Counsellor to join our team. As a Counsellor for Adult Learners, you will provide career, academic, and personal counselling to students in the Adult Learning Program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide career, academic, and personal counselling to students in the Adult Learning Program, leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
  • Engage in student intake assessment, data management, orientation, and retention support services, collaborating with the School of Access, Education and Language and Student Services departmental teams, as well as with support agencies.
  • Work closely with faculty of the Adult Learning Program and collaborate regularly with staff members in Student Services.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling, or other Master's degree enabling registration with one of the provincial regulatory bodies.
  • Registration with or undergoing candidacy process with the relevant regulatory body; Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW); Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
  • A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of post-counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialties, including working with post-secondary and/or secondary students.
  • Familiarity with and comfort using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
  • Comfortable working in a digital environment, with a commitment to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
  • Understanding of the adult learner and the framework for lifework development.
  • Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

  • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling interaction with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
  • Superior customer service skills, creating a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Strong team working skills, contributing positively to a team environment.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent coordination skills, specifically related to coordinating student orientations, student intake processes, and assessments.
  • Proven records and information management skills and abilities related to student transcripts and course mapping.
  • Dedication to life-long learning, with a schedule of annual professional development.