Responsibilities
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- Develop, coordinate and deliver career and education focused presentations to children in Grades K – 12 in Nunatsiavut.
- Provide career-counseling services to students in Grades 9 through 12, which may include program/career choice, course selection and post-secondary preparation
- Assist students in the development of their individual educational plans and goals.
- Employ knowledge and skills necessary to counsel students about the different post-secondary programs.
- Promote importance of education to K-12 students as well as community members.
- Maintain/revise materials and conduct workshops on Education Division post-secondary funding options for students entering post-secondary studies.
- Conduct research on programs/institutions, career options and career placement tools.
- Maintain social media presence through Facebook profile “Nunatsiavut Edu Counsellor”.
- Identify promotional materials for use during events, school visits, and public engagement.
- Employ knowledge and skills necessary to counsel students about the different College programs and transfer requirements to university institutions.
- On-going communication with post-secondary institutions, businesses, organizations and key stakeholders in career planning and academic support.
- Planning and delivery of annual Career Fair.
- Plan and coordinate annual Grade 11 Career Trip.
- Plan and coordinate annual Career Trip for mature adults out of school.
- Plan and coordinate annual Grade 9 Career Trip for delivery by NL Schools staff.
- Data entry into ARMS as required.
- Training and in-servicing as required.
- Travel as required.
- Other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- College diploma or higher in Education, Social Sciences, or Career Counselling or equivalent education and work experience.
- Must have understanding/knowledge of secondary/post-secondary educational institutions and programs.
- Must have ability to facilitate group workshops.
- Possess strong emotional intelligence, communication skills and analytical skills.
- Work individually with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Inuit Culture and Inuit Communities.
Assets
- Bilingual in English and Inuktitut
Benefits
- Competitive Paid Leave Package
- Travel Benefit
- Labrador Allowance
- Group insurance including health and dental
- Group pension
Department: Education & Economic Development
Location: Nunatsiavut (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet)
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 22, 2026
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.
Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.