Student Life Advisor

Cégep Heritage College is located in Gatineau, Québec, next to the National Capital Region's Gatineau Park. It is the region's only public, tuition-free, English-language college, offering innovative and personalized instruction across 18 Career, Pre-University and Continuing Education programs in its modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Cégep Heritage College is a vibrant multicultural institution with dedicated staff serving more than 1,000 students. It delivers educational programming that fosters extraordinary student-teacher interaction, student leadership and entrepreneurship, intercultural dialogue and engagement, and high-calibre athletics.

COMPETITION NUMBER

C25-26-PNE-02

POSITION

Student Life Advisor (Regular full-time)

CALL FOR CANDIDATURE

Cégep Heritage College is seeking to hire a Regular full-time Student Life Advisor to join the Student Services team to enhance student life at the College.

TYPE OF HIRING

Regular full-time

WORK LOCATION

325, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6T3

SALARY RANGE (ANNUAL)

53,529.00$ - 88,795.00$

ROLE SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Student Services, the main functions of the Student Life Advisor will be related to the planning, implementation, development, animation, management, and evaluation of programs of activities related to student life, particularly in the following sectors of activity: socio-cultural life, sports and outdoors. This position involves individual and group support to students.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is involved in the organization and implementation of the following activities and projects:

• Establishes programming based on student needs, making optimum use of College and community resources.
• Works with other stakeholders at the College to set up an environment conducive to the overall development of students.
• Oversees the operation of the various programs and activities for students.
• Provides resource persons and students with the necessary guidance and support for student life projects.
• Contributes to the selection of avenues of intervention and action priorities as well as for the regular or annual evaluation of the achievement of objectives.
• May be called upon to manage the budget allocated by the College to their sector or sectors of activities.
• May be called upon to give advice to the College about the purchasing of specialized equipment and materials.
• In the sociocultural sector, performs and supports duties associated with but not limited to social and cultural activities.
• In the sports, creative arts programs and outdoor sector, performs duties associated with but not limited to internal and external college sports, sports competitions and teams and outdoor activities, as well as the safety aspect of these activities. The incumbent is responsible for coaches, student-athletes, game day preparation, apparel scheduling, equipment ordering applying the tender process for major orders, etc.
• Acts as contact person for RSEQ meetings and represents the College for any relevant event meetings or training.
• In the community life sector, performs duties associated with but not limited to assisting students with the development and realization of activity programs.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of sector support staff under his/her responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization (leisure, psychoeducation, education, physical education, kinesiology, recreation, cultural animation, etc.).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the organization and delivery of sports and socio-cultural activities.
• Must have relevant experience in student engagement, leadership, public speaking, and event planning.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and to deliver multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Must be bilingual in both French and English (written, spoken and comprehension).
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft's Office suite software, including Word, Excel and Outlook (Office 365 an asset).
• Explicit skills for remote and onsite animation activities with a diverse clientele.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Must have a strong work ethic and exercise discretion.
• Knowledge of the Cégep system would be an asset.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, along with appropriate documentation ONLINE on our college website in the career page at

Click on the job posting, then click on "APPLY". You will be able to create an account and upload your résumé and cover letter.

Please note that only online applications will be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates will be required to submit to selection tests.

POSTING DATES

From :00 to :59

Cégep Heritage College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.