Team Lead International Student Advising

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range $61,824 to $72,081 annually. Salary scale 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 relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institution. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in international student immigration advising. Certification as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant ( RCIC ) or Certification as a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor ( RISIA ) ( RCIC is preferred). Must be in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council ( ICCRC ). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional Information For Full Job Description, click here. This full-time, regular position is available starting September 21, 2026 Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs Evening and occasional weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to 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 and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy

Provide expert immigration and policy advising to international students from diverse backgrounds. Act as a trusted advisor while navigating challenging situations with professionalism and confidentiality.

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in international student immigration advising. Must hold RCIC or RISIA certification and be in good standing with the ICCRC.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Interpersonal Communication
• Cross-cultural Communication
• International Student Advising
• Immigration Policy Knowledge
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Sound Judgement
• Student Support

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable