The Student Services department’s role in student success is to create a culture and environment that unleashes the full potential of all the students at SAIT. Our primary goal is to support Student-First Culture, by focusing on student success and mobilizing all campus community members in this shared goal.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Student Development and Counselling (SDC), the Educational Counsellor I is part of the SAIT Academic Faculty Association (SAFA) working 7.25 hours per day, 5 days per week and works fully on-campus. Counsellors provide a variety of services to SAIT students including personal, career, educational and crisis counselling, debriefings to student community groups affected by critical-incidents as well as increasing the capacity of the community to support student well-being. Counsellors attend department meetings and offer professional development sessions. While this position offers generalized counselling supports in response to the variety of student needs presenting to SDC, this position is dedicated to offering weekly counselling support to students within the Natoysopyiis, the Indigenous Student Centre. A requirement of this position is flexibility in responding to drop-in counselling and consultation requests, at times working outside of work hours, travelling to satellite campuses to offer support and working during those times when SDC offers extended hours.
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The Role
Provides academic, career, personal and crisis counselling to SAIT students through scheduled and drop-in counselling sessions
Conducts risk assessment, crisis incident intervention and referral, on an as-needed basis, as part of SAIT’s professional team.
Counsels current SAIT students, through a directed career planning process.
In addition to offering support within the SDC office on the main campus, providing culturally responsive counselling support within SAIT’s Indigenous Student Centre
Being flexible and responsive to emerging need related to student wellbeing on campus and adapting to a fast paced, dynamic work setting
Designs and delivers psycho-educational workshops, presentations, and outreach programs that enhance student success. Provide support on satellite campuses when required (On-line and in person) Provides general and formal consultation to SAIT faculty and staff on student issues involving psychological or mental health difficulties.
Liaises with Schools, departments and other student services regarding the provision of programs, workshops and services that enhance student wellbeing and success.
Assists with the delivery of debriefings in instances where there are critical incidents and losses affecting student campus groups
Provides assessment and referral within SAIT and to community resources as appropriate and performs other related duties as required.
Takes initiative to develop and implement responsive outreach initiatives, pop up booths and customized wellness tools for the SAIT overall community, Schools, and Natoysopoyiis.
Qualifications
Experience in post-secondary counseling or related experience working with adults from a wide range of ages and presenting with a variety of complex issues
Experience and a specialization in crisis intervention a requirement
Strong therapeutic skills, particularly related to supporting Indigenous students
Strong psycho-educational presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment is essential
Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly with minimum supervision
Proactive approach, flexible and positive attitude
Ability to work well within a team and in a larger inter-disciplinary organization
Excellent organizational skills and strong initiative
Qualifications, Certifications or Designations
Master’s or PhD in Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a related field with additional career, crisis or learning development training or certification
Active Registration as a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or an equivalent designation along with relevant liability insurance
Skills Required
Strong skills in crisis intervention
Strong therapeutic skills, particularly related to the provision of brief therapy and drop-in counselling support
The ability to listen with empathy and understanding, without prejudice or judgment
Strong psycho-educational presentation/workshop skills
The ability to maintain clear, ethical boundaries in a community, post-secondary setting
Innovative and creative with a keen desire to learn
Strong communication, both written and verbal
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Job Classification: Educational Counsellor I
Salary Range: $78,382 - $100,362
Hours per week: 37.5
Posting End Date: Aug 6, 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
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