About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.88
Department
Student Success Division
Salary
$45.15 - $53.75 hourly
Term
To May 30, 2026
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 10, 2025
Job Description
Counsellor
Student Success Division
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Wage: $45.15 - $53.75 hourly
Hours: 0.8 (Four days per week)
Term to May 30, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.88
Closing date: August 10, 2025
Yukon University is seeking a Counsellor to support the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of our students. Reporting to the Manager of Student Support Services, the Counsellor plays a vital role in delivering confidential clinical counselling and wellness programming to a diverse student population.
This position supports student engagement, retention, and overall wellness by providing strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive counselling services. The Counsellor works both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with departments across the university and with community partners to ensure holistic support for students.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with a recognized professional regulatory body
- Experience providing clinical counselling to youth and/or post-secondary students
- Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed and equity-oriented counselling practices
- Strong ability to work both one-on-one and in group counselling formats
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
In addition, the following would be an asset:
- Experience delivering workshops or group sessions on wellness topics
- Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by students in Northern or rural communities
- Experience working in a post-secondary institution or educational setting
- Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and cultural safety principles
- Ability to navigate virtual and in-person counselling delivery effectively
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry, will be given priority.
Consideration may also be given to candidates with an appropriate combination of education and relevant experience.
For additional information please contact:
hrhelp@yukonu.ca
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Yukon University
Yukon University offers degree, diploma, certificate, trades, academic upgrading and continuing studies programming along with applied research opportunities. We also provide the first two years of university transfer and are a member of the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer as well as the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
Increasingly the institution is focusing on our three pillars of strength including: climate change - society and environment; Indigenous self-determination and governance; and sustainable resource development and innovation. Our first made-in Yukon degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance was launched in 2018.
With 13 campuses throughout the beautiful and historic Yukon Territory, we have the ability to serve the education and training needs of every learner.
About the role
Employment opportunity number
25.88
Department
Student Success Division
Salary
$45.15 - $53.75 hourly
Term
To May 30, 2026
Campus
Whitehorse, Ayamdigut
Closing date
August 10, 2025
Job Description
Counsellor
Student Success Division
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Wage: $45.15 - $53.75 hourly
Hours: 0.8 (Four days per week)
Term to May 30, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.88
Closing date: August 10, 2025
Yukon University is seeking a Counsellor to support the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of our students. Reporting to the Manager of Student Support Services, the Counsellor plays a vital role in delivering confidential clinical counselling and wellness programming to a diverse student population.
This position supports student engagement, retention, and overall wellness by providing strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive counselling services. The Counsellor works both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with departments across the university and with community partners to ensure holistic support for students.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with a recognized professional regulatory body
- Experience providing clinical counselling to youth and/or post-secondary students
- Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed and equity-oriented counselling practices
- Strong ability to work both one-on-one and in group counselling formats
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
In addition, the following would be an asset:
- Experience delivering workshops or group sessions on wellness topics
- Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by students in Northern or rural communities
- Experience working in a post-secondary institution or educational setting
- Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and cultural safety principles
- Ability to navigate virtual and in-person counselling delivery effectively
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Métis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry, will be given priority.
Consideration may also be given to candidates with an appropriate combination of education and relevant experience.
For additional information please contact:
hrhelp@yukonu.ca
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Yukon University
Yukon University offers degree, diploma, certificate, trades, academic upgrading and continuing studies programming along with applied research opportunities. We also provide the first two years of university transfer and are a member of the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer as well as the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
Increasingly the institution is focusing on our three pillars of strength including: climate change - society and environment; Indigenous self-determination and governance; and sustainable resource development and innovation. Our first made-in Yukon degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance was launched in 2018.
With 13 campuses throughout the beautiful and historic Yukon Territory, we have the ability to serve the education and training needs of every learner.