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Counsellor - job post

NEC Native Education College
1.3 out of 5 stars
Vancouver, BC•Remote
$39.03 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $39.03 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid time off
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Full job description

NEC respects the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. NEC is dedicated to the Peoples of these territories and beyond. We are centering our Nations, one learner at a time. In doing this work collectively, we demonstrate that commitment is more than just showing up.

NEC is committed to protecting and upholding the dignity, safety, and identities of our Indigenous learners. We honor traditional values and Indigenous knowledge, fostering learners’ identities, aspirations, and sense of belonging. Our academic programming and wrap-around supports are aligned with the Longhouse Values of the Host Nations.

Position Summary:

The Counsellor (Online Delivery) provides confidential, professional, and culturally responsive mental health support to NEC learners accessing services remotely. This role delivers virtual short-term counselling, crisis intervention, and case management through secure online platforms, ensuring learners studying online or unable to attend in-person services receive equitable, accessible, and timely support.

Working collaboratively with Student Services, Longhouse teams, and academics, the Counsellor upholds strict confidentiality, ethical practice, and clinical standards. The role supports learner well-being by offering culturally grounded guidance, responsive intervention, and coordinated care that reflects NEC’s values and Longhouse teachings.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in counselling psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Current registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional body (e.g., BCACC, CCPA, or equivalent).

Minimum 2 years of counselling experience, preferably in virtual or post-secondary settings.

Experience delivering counselling via online platforms.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.

Knowledge of Indigenous wellness frameworks is an asset.

Strong crisis intervention and risk assessment skills.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities in digital environments.

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information remotely.

Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Terms:

Appointment may require a criminal record check; results may affect final offer of employment.

Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for programming or events.

NEC welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; preference given to qualified Indigenous applicants

Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm-35 hours per week, possibility of evening and weekend shifts

Salary: $$39.03/hr. As Per Collective Agreement

Position: Unionized

Application Details:

Please submit your resume, names of three references from related work experience, and a cover letter, outlining your interest and detailing how you meet the above qualifications. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Address your application to:

Hiring Manager 285 East 5th Avenue NEC Native Education College

Vancouver, BC V5T 1H2 E-mail: hiring@necvancouver.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.03 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Language:

  • English (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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