Western Community College·Surrey, British Columbia
Provide academic, career, and personal counselling support to students while coordinating services with parents and administrators. Responsibilities include administering aptitude assessments and referring students to specialized outside services.
Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.
Job Title: Student Counsellor
Western Community College is seeking a Student Counsellor to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis. The successful candidate will provide academic, career, and personal counselling support to students, and coordinate counselling and information services with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Participate in educational conferences and professional development workshops to stay current on counselling practices and resources Provide counselling to students on educational, career, and vocational matters, including course selection and career planning. Liaise with teachers, parents, college administrators, and community agencies on student needs and progress Coordinate counselling and information services delivered to students, parents, and teaching staff. Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, aptitude, and interest assessments. Identify students requiring specialized support and refer them to the appropriate outside services.
Language of Work: English
Application method: by email: westerncommunity12@outlook.com by mail: Unit 1129, 9686 137 Street, Surrey, BC V3T 0X6
Market context
Student counsellor roles in British Columbia are often shaped by steady demand in schools and student support settings, where employers look for candidates who can support academic, social, and emotional needs. Competition can be strong because postings commonly ask for a bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years of relevant experience, and English fluency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original job description, then tailor your application to show direct student support experience and BC-relevant context.
