Posted 18 days ago
Post-Secondary Counsellor
@ Ha-Shilth-Sa
Port Alberni, British Columbia
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Overview
Ha-Shilth-Sa, the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council's Education, Training & Social Development Department, is hiring a permanent full-time Post-Secondary Counsellor in Port Alberni. The role advises eligible students on post-secondary funding applications under the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures, with an annual salary of $63,000 to $71,000 and competitive benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Advise students on NTC post-secondary funding requirements
- Review funding applications and maintain student database files
- Prepare student budgets and process invoices and living allowances
- Assist students in achieving educational goals
- Report individual student progress to First Nations
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma with 1 to 3 years' advising experience
- Strong computer skills with databases and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Valid BC driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Criminal record check and acceptable references
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Related discipline |
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Job description
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Education, Training & Social Development Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Post-Secondary Counsellor to provide advisory support to eligible students interested in accessing Post-Secondary Education funding. Based out of Port Alberni, this position supports eligible students in the funding application processes based on the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures for enrolment into eligible post-secondary programs and institutions.
Responsibilities Will Include
Responsibilities Will Include
- Proactively communicating with students (by telephone, email/digital or in-person) and serving as their first point of contact to answer questions and advising on the requirements of the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures.
- Reviewing applications for funding eligibility, processing missing information letters, generating approvals, and maintaining student files in a student data base.
- Preparing student budgets and reviewing/preparing invoices and living allowances for payments.
- Assisting potential and continuing students in achieving their educational goals.
- Reporting to First Nations on individual student progress.
- Post-secondary degree in a related discipline or diploma with 1 to three years’ experience in academic advising, counseling, admissions, or student affairs.
- Computer literate with technical experience with databases and high proficiency in excel spreadsheets, electronic mail, and word processing software.
- Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
- Excellent people skills and able to communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
- Must have a valid BC Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel within and to Nuu-chah-nulth regions.
- Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
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