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Student Employment - Indigenous Services Peer Mentor - Salmon Arm

LocationSalmon Arm, BC
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
DepartmentStudent Works, Student Works
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1d ago
Last seen1d ago
About the company
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 16, 2026
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: 1. Participate in peer mentor training, meetings and check-ins with Indigenous Access Services (IAS) staff 2. Inform visitors and peers about IAS 3. Engage with all peers in the Indigenous Centre and inform and encourage them to engage in social events 4. Assist on how to navigate through the College environment 5. Submit completed student help forms to supervisor 6. Assist with and attend IAS and campus events 7. 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.
Nice to have
Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Legal
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].
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