Guidance Counsellor

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

• As key members of Student Services, our Counsellors are committed to delivering accessible and professional support that addresses the unique needs of every student, promoting both academic success and personal development.
• Provide guidance and counselling services to CNA students, including individual, career, and group counselling.
• Liaise with staff and administration on behalf of students through committees and on an individual basis.
• Assist with conflict mediation and resolution.
• Administer and interpret standardized tests associated with individual career and group counselling.
• Deliver student support courses such as job search training, study skills and related activities.
• May involve assisting with various student affairs activities; including student council, recreation programs, winter carnival, student aid and other campus activities such as orientation, special events and tours.
• Other related duties as required.

• Master's Degree in Education or equivalent with a major in Educational Psychology or Counselling. (Course work facilitated sound working knowledge of current counselling interventions and strategies, assessment tools and practices, and Adult Education Theory and Practice).
• Recent, relevant work experience; eligibility for membership in an appropriate professional association; experience or expertise in academic, career, personal and financial counselling (assets).

• Knowledge of current counselling interventions and strategies.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict mediation and resolution skills.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Ability to work as part of collaborative team while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a teaching environment.
• Commitment to student success strategies and initiatives.

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

• This position is located at Carbonear Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through  on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the…