2526-280 - Student Services Counsellor (50%) & ALP Counsellor (50%) - Annapolis Valley Campus

Professional SupportStudent Services Counsellor (50%) & ALP Counsellor (50%)Annapolis Valley CampusMiddleton, Nova ScotiaDepartment of Student Services / School of Access, Education and LanguageTerm Full Time Position : Commencing December 1, 2025 and ending approximately August 25, 2026Application deadline : 11 : 59PM, November 13, 2025Competition No : 2526-280The salary scale for Professional Support 5 is based on steps that range from $81,002.85 - $104,460.93. New Professional Support employees may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $91,498.20 annually.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…This position reports to the Manager, Student Services, with functional reporting to Central Student Affairs Manager, Counselling and Wellness and Academic Chair, School of Access, Education and Language.You will play a vital role in supporting our diverse student body at Annapolis Valley Campus (Middleton) and Center of Geographic Sciences (Lawrencetown). You will also be required to support other campuses as needed. Support will be delivered both in-person and virtually.You work from an anti-oppressive, culturally responsive and trauma informed framework.Working as an integral member of our Student Services team, you'll focus primarily on providing one-on-one counselling to help students navigate personal challenges, academic concerns, and career decisions. You will refer students to other services and resources within the college or in the community, as appropriate. You will provide leadership and support regarding critical incidents involving the entire campus community.Your expertise will also be instrumental in promoting health and wellness initiatives. You will participate in, or at times lead the organization of campus events, activities, or committees that contribute to student experience, such as Wellness Week, Student Wellness Champion Program, Orientation, Get Started, and Open House.In addition to campus-based accountabilities, this position will also work directly with the Manager, Counselling & Wellness to support college wide mental wellness initiatives.In this dynamic role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, fostering their personal growth, academic success, and future career prospects.You will also provide career, academic and personal counselling services as well as guidance and support specific to the Adult Learning Program, leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.The ALP Counsellor (ALPC) is also responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive student files, data management, orientation and retention support services as you collaborate with both the School of Access and Student Services departmental teams.You will engage in student intake assessment, encompassing literacy, numeracy and psychosocial needs.The ALPC also works closely with external government and non-government agencies to support ALP students.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience : The minimum educational qualification for this position is 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 noted below.Registered 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).You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) post counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialties, (e.g. academic, career and personal), including working with post-secondary and or secondary studentsExperience with outreach, advocacy, and health promotion is considered an asset.Experience working in a post-secondary environment or with adult learners would be considered an asset.Experience coordinating services, events, logistics, and managing competing priorities.You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Peoplesoft, case notes, Microsoft Teams. Familiarity with digital communication, social media, education technology and learning platforms is also an asset.You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.You have experience in training / facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.You have experience supporting / providing service to students and prospective students.Relevant Skills and KnowledgeCompetency in relation to the unique needs of equity deserving students, understanding the systemic barriers and challenges faced by equity deserving students in a post-secondary institution and the ability to apply a structural / anti-oppressive, dignified and trauma informed analysis to service delivery.Demonstrated respect for individual, cultural, community and organizational diversity, including the ability to identify and understand intersecting issues related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race / ethnicity, immigration status, religion, heritage, and gender identity.Awareness of the impacts of historical and ongoing colonialism and demonstrated commitment to decolonialization and equity.Demonstrated expertise in screening, assessment, and collaborative wellness planning using evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support student mental health and overall wellbeing. Proven judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive mattersSpecific occupational knowledge in conducting psycho-social assessments at intake, screening for learning disabilities, and supporting adults facing significant and complex barriers to educational success.Demonstrated ability to recognize mental health challenges and onset of mental health concerns and make timely, appropriate referrals to appropriate community providers.Comfort working independently to manage crises and respond tactfully, calmly and with sound judgement to crisis situations, seeking consultation as appropriate.You possess interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with people and support resolution.You are a strong communicator, with skills in program / workshop development and group facilitation.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently and display a high degree of initiative.Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond to a variety of needs of various stakeholders.Ability to foster and maintain partnerships with providers, internally and externally, for purposes of liaising, referrals, health promotion, support planning and system navigation.You take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.You are dedicated to life-long learning and a willingness to look at decolonized solutions that work to the self-determined wellness of students.You have proven records and information management skills and abilities in related to student transcripts, transfer credits, course mapping, and tracking graduation pathways.

About Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and InclusionThe College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal / Indigenous Persons, Black / African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.Eastern Region : Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning CentreNorthern Region : Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning CentreMetro Region : Includes Akerley Campus and IT CampusSouthwest Region : Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning CentreValley Region : Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)Stand-Alone Campuses : Ivany CampusSydney Waterfront CampuseCampusAll NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Other Information

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister , HR Generalist, at david.meister@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here. Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.