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2526-323 - Adult Learning Program (ALP) Counsellor - Cumberland Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Springhill, NS

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2526-323 - Adult Learning Program (ALP) Counsellor - Cumberland Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Springhill, NS
 
Salary: $81,002.85
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Academic Chair, School of Access, Education and Language, you will:

  • Provide career, academic and personal counselling, as well as guidance and support for students in the Adult Learning Program (ALP), leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
  • Engage in student intake assessment, data management, orientation and retention support services as you collaborate with both the School of Access, Education and Language and Student Services departmental teams, as well as with support agencies.
  • Working closely with faculty of the Adult Learning Program and collaborate regularly with staff members in Student Services.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum education qualification is a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or other Master's degree enabling registration with one of the provincial regulatory bodies noted below.
  • Registered with or undergoing candidacy process with the relevant regulatory body; Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW); Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP).
  • You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of post counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialities, (e.g., academic, career and personal), including working with post-secondary and or secondary students.
  • Occupational experience that includes working with adults in a post-secondary environment will be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrate an understanding/knowledge of the adult learner.
  • Understand the framework for lifework development.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint and E-mail. Experience using Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace and experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Peoplesoft will be considered an asset.
  • You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
  • You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

  • You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • Specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in counselling, conducting psycho-social assessments at intake, screening for learning disabilities, supporting adults facing significant and complex barriers to educational success.
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • You are a strong communicator.
  • You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to student intake processes, tracking course enrolments, partnering with governmental and community agencies supporting learners including case workers from DCS and Employment NS.
  • You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to student transcripts, transfer credits, course mapping and tracking graduation pathways.
  • You are dedicated to life-long learning and maintain an annual schedule of professional development.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan , HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.

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Professional Support

Adult Learning Program (ALP) Counsellor (PS5)

Education
Cumberland Camus

Springhill, Nova Scotia

School of Access, Education and Language
Term, full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 26, 2026 and ending approximately August 28, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, January 6, 2026

Competition No. 2526-323

The salary scale for Professional Support 5 is based on twelve steps that range from $81,002.85 - $104,460.93. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $91,498.20 annually.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca

 david.meister@nscc.ca

nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).