Student Employment - Indigenous Services Peer Mentor - Vernon

Job summary

The peer mentor will support Indigenous students by helping them navigate the college environment and encouraging engagement in social events. They will also assist with Indigenous Access Services (IAS) events and maintain the organization of the Indigenous Centre.

Job details

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference. Desired Start Date: September 1, 2026 Position End Date: December 31, 2026 Salary Range: $18.42 Bargaining Unit: Support - Student Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call Posting Closing Date: October 2, 2026 \n Your Opportunity In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 – Student Employees, and under supervision of the Indigenous Access & Services Coordinator and in coordination with the Indigenous Transition Planner, the Student Employee – Indigenous Services Peer Mentor will: Functions and Duties The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties: Participate in peer mentor training, meetings and check-ins with Indigenous Access Services (IAS) staff Inform visitors and peers about IAS Engage with all peers in the Indigenous Centre and inform and encourage them to engage in social events Assist on how to navigate through the College environment Submit completed student help forms to supervisor Assist with and attend IAS and campus events Organize and tidy the Indigenous Centre on regular basis Education and Experience Minimum 1 year in an accredited post-secondary program and be registered in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College Prior work experience is an asset. Skills and Abilities Basic understanding of Aboriginal people and culture, and/or desire to increase awareness Proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel), internet Prompt and self-motivated Organizational and time-management Interpersonal and communication skills Cheerful attitude and positive role model Our Values Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do. Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially. Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all. Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness. Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land. Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. \n Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

What you’ll do

The peer mentor will support Indigenous students by helping them navigate the college environment and encouraging engagement in social events. They will also assist with Indigenous Access Services (IAS) events and maintain the organization of the Indigenous Centre.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College with at least one year of completed study. A basic understanding of Aboriginal people and culture, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Peer mentoring
• Indigenous services
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• Internet proficiency
• Self-motivation
• Courage
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Compassion
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Honesty

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Student Employment Coordinator
• Student Support Administrator
• Education Managers
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary