Job Description

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







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 Metis, 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.