Opportunities

Salary Information

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and assess provincial mental health and wellness programs and/or initiatives for the college community.
• Create and deliver innovative support services that encourage the success of students by utilizing a variety of technologies.
• 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.
• Work with counselling teams at other CNA campuses to support students.
• Support academic advising and peer tutoring.
• Deliver student support courses such as job search training, study skills and related activities using distance technologies.
• Provide support (e.g., crisis intervention) as needed in coordination with the college’s emergency response team.
• Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Master’s Degree in Education with a major in Educational Psychology or Counselling (or equivalent).
• Recent and relevant work experience.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of current counselling interventions and strategies.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and practices.
• Proficiency in web-based learning technologies (ie: video conferencing, webinars, online chat etc.).
• 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.

Conditions of Offer

• 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.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges the requirement for occasional flexible working arrangements, to cover evenings and weekends as needed.

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.

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities 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). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• 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 recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Mallory Cull, Selection Board Chair, by email at mallory.cull@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!