Indigenous Student Advisor
About the role
Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
12/18/2026
Classification Title
FT Support Staff G
Pay Band
G
Min Salary
$33.55
Max Salary
$38.88
Position Summary
The Indigenous Student Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting Indigenous students throughout the college by engaging them in programs designed to address their learning needs. Through a student-centred approach these students will be encouraged to develop discipline and focus related to their studies at college. The incumbent will provide students with various skills and approaches to learning that require specific academic management skills combined with self-reflection to build a student’s own sense of direction in their educational journey. The incumbent will assist students and potential students complete the application processes related to post-secondary training (Ontario College Application Forms, OSAP , and First Nations funding applications) and inquiries related to the status of these applications. In addition, the incumbent will assist students with the application processes for student awards and bursaries. The incumbent must be attentive to the needs and interests of Indigenous students in terms of understanding and appreciating their diverse backgrounds and interests in college. The incumbent must be knowledgeable about Indigenous community life and diverse perspectives sensitive to Indigenous students as they experience life changes and begin their transition to learning at Confederation College. He/she will respond to individual needs and make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources related to personal, academic and career matters. As these students become more familiar with the college learning environment the incumbent provide mentoring, encouragement and support consistently reaching out to these learners to facilitate their academic success throughout their college program.
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
2 year diploma or equivalent education
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
No additional requirements
Additional Requirements
Field(s) of Study
Two year diploma in appropriate discipline (social service worker/advocacy program/Indigenous learning or a diploma/degree in Education would be an asset.
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of two (2) years
Type of Experience
The incumbent must have familiarity and experience in working with college systems and processes that enable student support for marginalized learners with particular emphasis on Indigenous students. The incumbent’s ability to work with Indigenous students in their transition and entrance into college is critical. The most important element of this role is that the incumbent must have had experience in providing the necessary support and engagement of Indigenous students to ensure their successful adjustment to college life. Background will include working with underprepared, at risk learners, particularly Indigenous students at a high school and college level.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SU-F-24-175P
Close Date
07/11/2025
Hours of Work
35 hrs/week
Shift Type
8:30-4:30
About CONFEDERATION COLLEGE
Confederation College has been serving the citizens of Northwestern Ontario since 1967 by meeting the educational needs of students in a catchment area of 550,000 square kilometers. Along with its main campus in Thunder Bay, Confederation College has eight regional campuses located in the communities of Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora, Greenstone, Marathon, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Wawa.
Indigenous Student Advisor
About the role
Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
12/18/2026
Classification Title
FT Support Staff G
Pay Band
G
Min Salary
$33.55
Max Salary
$38.88
Position Summary
The Indigenous Student Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting Indigenous students throughout the college by engaging them in programs designed to address their learning needs. Through a student-centred approach these students will be encouraged to develop discipline and focus related to their studies at college. The incumbent will provide students with various skills and approaches to learning that require specific academic management skills combined with self-reflection to build a student’s own sense of direction in their educational journey. The incumbent will assist students and potential students complete the application processes related to post-secondary training (Ontario College Application Forms, OSAP , and First Nations funding applications) and inquiries related to the status of these applications. In addition, the incumbent will assist students with the application processes for student awards and bursaries. The incumbent must be attentive to the needs and interests of Indigenous students in terms of understanding and appreciating their diverse backgrounds and interests in college. The incumbent must be knowledgeable about Indigenous community life and diverse perspectives sensitive to Indigenous students as they experience life changes and begin their transition to learning at Confederation College. He/she will respond to individual needs and make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources related to personal, academic and career matters. As these students become more familiar with the college learning environment the incumbent provide mentoring, encouragement and support consistently reaching out to these learners to facilitate their academic success throughout their college program.
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
2 year diploma or equivalent education
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
No additional requirements
Additional Requirements
Field(s) of Study
Two year diploma in appropriate discipline (social service worker/advocacy program/Indigenous learning or a diploma/degree in Education would be an asset.
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of two (2) years
Type of Experience
The incumbent must have familiarity and experience in working with college systems and processes that enable student support for marginalized learners with particular emphasis on Indigenous students. The incumbent’s ability to work with Indigenous students in their transition and entrance into college is critical. The most important element of this role is that the incumbent must have had experience in providing the necessary support and engagement of Indigenous students to ensure their successful adjustment to college life. Background will include working with underprepared, at risk learners, particularly Indigenous students at a high school and college level.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SU-F-24-175P
Close Date
07/11/2025
Hours of Work
35 hrs/week
Shift Type
8:30-4:30
About CONFEDERATION COLLEGE
Confederation College has been serving the citizens of Northwestern Ontario since 1967 by meeting the educational needs of students in a catchment area of 550,000 square kilometers. Along with its main campus in Thunder Bay, Confederation College has eight regional campuses located in the communities of Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora, Greenstone, Marathon, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Wawa.