International Student Advisor
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience advising students in a post-secondary or regulatory environment.
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location New Westminster Campus
Salary Range
$62,006 annually (with wage increments to a max of $70,588 annually) which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You’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 Advisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
Who We Are
Do 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 It Takes
For the Full Job Description, click here .
Salary Range
$62,006 annually (with wage increments to a max of $70,588 annually) which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You’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 Advisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
Who We Are
Do 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 It Takes
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- A minimum of 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience advising students in a post-secondary or regulatory environment.
- Certification as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant ( RCIC ) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor ( RISIA ).
- Must be in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council ( ICCRC ).
- Extensive knowledge of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act/Regulations, and policies and procedures pertaining to international students.
For the Full Job Description, click here .
- This regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting December 7, 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; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Advise international students by applying relevant immigration policies, regulations, and institutional procedures, while providing knowledgeable and responsive service. Handle challenging situations with sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism, and support students from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 3–4 years of progressively responsible student-advising experience in a post-secondary or regulatory environment are required. Applicants must hold RCIC or RISIA certification, be in good standing with the ICCRC, and have extensive knowledge of Canadian immigration laws and policies relevant to international students.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Student Advising
- Customer Service
- Immigration Policy Knowledge
- Policy and Procedure Knowledge
- Sound Judgment
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- International Student Advising
- Student Services
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Canadian Immigration
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
- Immigration Policies
- Institutional Procedures
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
- RCIC
- Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor
- RISIA
- ICCRC
- Confidentiality
- Professional Judgment
- Post-Secondary Education