Career Advisor

Salary

$58,304.00 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630.00 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

You’re a pro when it comes to using your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to guide others in their professional development journeys. A natural people‑person, students from different backgrounds feel comfortable speaking with you. Your extensive knowledge of employment services, career development, and labour market trends make you a valuable member of our team. In the face of challenging situations, you navigate through them with sound judgement, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Guide students and alumni in their professional development journeys.
• Use interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skills to build rapport with diverse student backgrounds.
• Provide career counseling and program guidance within the college’s career services.
• Utilize knowledge of employment services, career development, and labour market trends to support student success.
• Navigate challenging situations with sound judgement, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized public post‑secondary institution with a minimum of three years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Career Development Practitioners’ Certificate would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in advising on career skills and professional development in a career centre and/or employment support environment.
• Demonstrated skills in classroom management, student engagement and training.
• Ability to adapt career skills training content to meet the needs of student, grads and experienced alumni at various stages of their professional lives.
• Experience in program curriculum development (e.g. learning objectives, lesson plans, presentations, speaking notes) in career management skills and professional development especially in the post‑secondary environment.
• Demonstrated ability in marketing or public relations, including social media.
• Knowledge of Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies, applicant tracking systems and labour market trends.

• Transit‑accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

• This regular, full‑time (35 hours per week) position is available starting June 3, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate may be required to work at other Douglas College sites and attend off campus events.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialised or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.