BCIT’s Indigenous Initiatives & Partnerships is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Indigenous Advisor. This position plays a key role in student success at BCIT by providing support to Indigenous students, both prospective and those enrolled in academic and non-academic programs and services. This includes liaison, recruitment, advising and providing opportunities for student success through retention initiatives. Works in collaboration with faculty, staff and BCIT partners to provide culturally safe support services to Indigenous students.

Specific duties include, consultation and guidance on academic course selection and planning, assessing student needs and recommending programs of study and optional pathways and when necessary referring students to appropriate BCIT supports including counselling, student life, financial aid, accessibility and learner services, and where necessary, to external supports e.g. ACCESS, Band Education Coordinators and external funders. This position works in collaboration with all departments and schools while maintaining an awareness and understanding of all services available to assist Indigenous students’ transition into, during and out of BCIT successfully.