International Student Advising Specialist
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- Canada
- $33.13 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Salary Range$33.13 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $37.16 per hour). This includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The OpportunityYou're a wizard when it comes to using your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. A natural people-person, students from different backgrounds feel comfortable speaking with you. Your exceptional service and extensive knowledge of policies and procedures, relevant to international students, make you a trusted advisor and a valuable member of our team. In the face of challenging situations, you navigate through them with sound judgement, confidentiality, and professionalism.If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the International Student Advising Specialist position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
WHAT IT TAKES
- Successful completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of 4 years related work experience, or a combination of credentials and experience considered equivalent.
- Certification as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA); and be in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
- Experience supervising student assistants or volunteers.
- Extensive knowledgeable of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act/Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to international students
- A strong understanding of the post-secondary system in BC, including course and program transfer amongst BC institutions, and Douglas College programs of study, admission criteria and learner pathways.
Additional Information
- This temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting April 27, 2026 to October 9, 2026.
- Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need.
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
- Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule may be considered after successful completion of probationary period, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.
Position Title International Student Advising Specialist
Anticipated Start Date 04/27/2026
End Date 10/09/2026
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoHow To ApplyOpen Date 04/10/2026
Close Date 04/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Maximum Number of References 2
Minimum Number of References 2
Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important NoteQualified internal applicants must apply by April 16, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.