Counsellor - Fort Smith, Canada - Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories
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Fort Smith, Canada

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Limited Competition:

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.


Department Information:


Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.


Job Information:


The Counseller makes a significant contribution to the effective operation of the College and has a significant impact on students and the public by providing a range of counselling services.

You are expected to develop and ensure that policies and procedures are followed in the provision of counselling services.

Failure to provide proper and appropriate counselling services will have a dramatic impact on the ability of students to have a successful and meaningful College experience.


The Counsellor provides a range of guidance and counselling services to students attending Thebacha Campus and the Community Learning Centres.

This includes the provision of information services and personal, educational, vocational, financial, career and crisis counselling services. You are is also responsible for the development and delivery of various workshops, seminars and the student orientation program.

You are responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of counselling policies and programs, liaising with Aboriginal and other organizations and consulting with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) concerning Student Financial Assistance (SFA), income support and other issues.


Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

  • Completion of a relevant Bachelor degree
  • 3 years related counselling and educational activities/experience in a crosscultural setting.

GNWT Inquiries:


Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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