Counsellor

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Salary: [[cust_MinimumRate]] - [[cust_MaximumRate]] per annum
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Posting deadline: November 24, 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.

Recognized as 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 for the duration of one year.

SCOPE
Reporting to the Director, Counselling and Psychological Services, the incumbent supports the developmental needs of Concordia students by offering psychological and educational counselling, psychometric testing and psycho-educational groups and workshops.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide individual/group counselling as defined by department policies and in accordance with provisions of the licensing bodies.
• Select, administer and interpret psychometric tests.
• Maintain client records in accordance with professional corporation guidelines, as well as those established through Counselling and Psychological Services.
• Deliver educational, psychological and life skills-training workshops.
• Consult with internal and external bodies and refer clients when necessary.
• Assist in the compilation of student retention and other counselling outcome research data.
• Perform other duties in support of the operation of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related fields and two to four years of related work experience.
• Licensed Member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) and holds and maintains a valid psychotherapy license in accordance with the OPQ. Must be in good standing with OPQ.
• Experience responding to diversity in mental health care. Knowledge of social and cultural determinants of mental health.
• Experience offering culturally appropriate interventions attending to ethnicity, racism and persistent and pervasive inequities.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and good knowledge (Level 4) of 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 is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel, to work with documents and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals as well as to give workshops.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Aptitude to work in a service-oriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to work outside of normal operating hours.
• Familiar with research models, collection models, and focus group strategies is an asset.
• Approachability (is sensitive and patient with others) and composure (is a calming influence in a difficult situation) are desirable qualities.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

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.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

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.

Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.