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SAIT’s Student Services department unlocks learner potential within a vibrant campus culture. Join a team driven by student success, offering holistic services from academic support and counselling to financial advising and social engagement. The Opportunity Job classification: SA004 - Educational Counsellor I Salary Range: $88,590 - $117,264 annually (based on a full-time equivalent). This is a 0.8 FTE position (29 hours per week), and compensation will be prorated based on the position's reduced schedule. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Paid leave: 43 days vacation per year (based on a full-time equivalent). This is a 0.8 FTE position (29 hours per week), and vacation entitlement will be prorated based on the position's reduced schedule. Position End Date: September 30, 2027 Deadline to apply: End of day August 23, 2026 Reporting to the Manager, Student Development and Counselling, the Educational Counsellor I plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing and success through a comprehensive range of counselling and mental health services. This is a 0.8FTE, on-campus position and a member of the SAIT Academic Faculty Association (SAFA). As part of SAIT's Student Development and Counselling (SDC), you will provide personal counselling, crisis intervention, psychoeducational workshops, mental health training, and consultation services for members of the SAIT community. You will also facilitate professional development sessions and contribute to campus-wide wellness initiatives through outreach, education, and collaboration across the institution. In the event of a campus critical incident, you will provide critical incident debriefings to affected individuals and ensure appropriate follow-up support, referrals, and care as needed. This is a temporary position created to assess and support the counselling needs of the Taylor Family Campus Centre (TFCC), which is scheduled to open in August 2027. The term of this role may be extended based on the evolving needs of TFCC and available budget funding. Note: SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader. \n How you'll contribute Provides academic, career, personal, and crisis counselling to SAIT students. Conducts risk assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals on an as-needed basis as part of SAIT's professional support team. Designs and delivers psychoeducational workshops, presentations, and outreach programs that enhance student success. Provides general and formal consultation to SAIT faculty and staff regarding student issues involving psychological or mental health difficulties. Liaises with schools, departments, and other student service areas regarding the provision of programs, workshops, and services that enhance student well-being and success. Provides assessment and referral services within SAIT and to appropriate community resources, and performs other post-secondary counselling-related duties as required. Work collaboratively to support a cohesive, client-centered team environment. What you bring Minimum: Master's degree in Psychology or Clinical Social Work 2-3 years in crisis Intervention, experience providing counselling support to individuals facing a variety of concerns, experience in a postsecondary counselling setting, skilled in the delivery of psycho-educational workshops Active Registration as a Psychologist or provisional Psychologist in Alberta, Clinical Social Worker or an equivalent designation along with relevant liability insurance \n We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way. Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Excellent dining options on campus And the perks keep on coming! About SAIT At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.

Ce que vous ferez

The Educational Counsellor provides academic, career, personal, and crisis counselling to students while conducting risk assessments and crisis interventions. They also design and deliver psychoeducational workshops and provide consultation services to faculty and staff regarding student mental health.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology or Clinical Social Work and possess 2-3 years of experience in crisis intervention and post-secondary counselling. Active registration as a Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker in Alberta is required.

Avantages

• Defined benefit pension • Fitness facilities access • Group fitness classes • Paid leave • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Health spending account • Taxable spending account • Mental health support • Virtual therapy • Professional development • Tuition support • LinkedIn learning

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Crisis intervention
• Academic counselling
• Career counselling
• Personal counselling
• Risk assessment
• Psychoeducational workshops
• Mental health training
• Consultation services
• Critical incident debriefing
• Referral services
• Student development
• Collaboration
• Outreach
• Clinical social work
• Psychology
• Financial Advising
• Student Services
• Student Development
• Mental Health
• Clinical Social Work
• Community Mental Health Services
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• Equities
• Presentations
• Risk Analysis
• Tenacity
• Scheduling

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Educational Counselor
• Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers