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

• Reporting directly to the Associate Vice-President, International, this position is accountable for the effective development and implementation of counselling services to all international students, through both consultation and direct student support. These services are an integral part of the educational mission of the institution, as well as our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) mandate.
• The incumbent will support international recruitment activities including agent relations, aligning students with educational pathways, providing current information on Canadian entry requirements and pre-departure information:
  • Support development projects in partner countries with a particular focus on accessibility for all students, particularly those who have experienced marginalization including persons with disabilities, women in traditionally male dominated industries, first generation students in higher learning, etc. This includes facilitating sessions on recruitment and retention, establishing student support services and assessment frameworks, developing best practices for assessment, and advising on best practices to support employment outcomes following education.
  • Support campus-based Student Services through consultation and training.  As part of the CNA Global team, the role will facilitate the College's international pre-arrival orientation. This role will also provide ongoing support to the Registrar's Office for evaluation of international entry requirements and eligibility.
• The International Guidance Counsellor will Chair the denied international applicants working group and may be required to work internationally on projects in a range of countries.

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, and assessment tools and practices.
• Knowledge of international recruitment activities (activities including agent relations, aligning students with educational pathways, providing current information on Canadian entry requirements and pre-departure information).
• Knowledge of competitive procurement processes including proposal development, review, submission and interviewing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exchange information effectively and deliver workshops.
• 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.
• Ability and flexibility to work in countries from the Global south including but not limited to Tanzania, Kenya, China, Mongolia, Guyana, and South Africa.

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 to travel internationally.

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 is located at Corner Brook Campus.
• 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). 
• 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!