TITLE: Health and Wellness Counsellor
POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Administration, the Alexander College Health and Wellness Counsellor is responsible for delivering counselling services to benefit the mental health and well-being of the students of Alexander College. The Health and Wellness counsellor works within the larger Division of Student Support to foster a culture of positivity and collaboration at Alexander College.
In accordance with the BCACC and its Ethical Code of Conduct, the Health and Wellness Counsellor provides confidential guidance and mental health counselling services on an appointment basis to students actively attending the college. The Counsellor will provide services in a confidential setting that allows students to express themselves and explore their personal, social and psychological issues without fear of judgment. Through the counselling process, the role supports students so they may gain a better awareness of their concerns and ways to cope with them. Working with the other members of the Health and Wellness Unit, the Counsellor will provide services at both the Burnaby and Vancouver campuses and must be able to travel between them.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary, Full-Time, 1 Year Contract (May 2026 – May 2027), with the possibility of extension.
WHY JOIN US:
- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- GRSP matching contributions
- Paid vacation time
- Professional Development encouragement and reimbursement
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices
- Secure bike lockers and shower
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people
WHO WE ARE: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate or Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (or a related field)
- Registration with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC) or Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC)
- Minimum one-year experience working in the post-secondary or similar environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with users from a wide variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Experience providing counseling support to teenagers and young adults
- Upon hire, must satisfactorily complete a criminal record check via the Criminal Records Review Program
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct clinical counselling sessions on an as-needed appointment basis for students
- Formulate and implement treatment plans and maintain confidential student records
- Identify students at risk and demonstrated experience assessing and appropriately responding to crisis situations
- Plan, prepare and conduct group workshops on prevalent issues affecting domestic and international
- Participate in Student Outreach activities including classroom visits to advertise services, and special events such as Orientation
- Contribute to the development of procedures within the Health and Wellness unit
- Work with staff from other divisions on creating and implementing new initiatives at the College
- Assist with Institutional Effectiveness and other division reports and Accreditation needs, as required
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested and you would like to apply, please visit our careers page for the full position description: https://alexandercollege.ca/about-us/careers/ and e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your Full-name] _Health and Wellness Counsellor 2026”. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
Alexander College values the diversity of its community and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from groups that have been historically underrepresented in post-secondary education, and we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Please note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!
Pay: $55,000.00-$62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
- post-secondary work/student: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
