Counsellor - (998832.1)

Organizational Unit University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Student Wellness Location University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) Posting Close Date 17 November 2026 Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. FTE 0.5 Salary Grade $96,850.00 - $125,997.00 Additional Posting Information N/A Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. Classification SG-15 Start Date 11/30/2026 End Date 11/30/2027 Employee Group: PEA - Term # of Hires Needed 1 Category Health Services About this Opportunity *The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.* **The salary range for this position is:** * **Recruitment range:** **$96,850 to $106,796.** Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement. * **Performance range: Up to $125,997.** Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement. Job Summary **Mandate:** Counselling Services, as part of Student Wellness (SWEL), supports student success, engagement, and well-being through direct clinical services, crisis response, consultation, training, and program development. The Counsellor provides professional psychological services to University of Victoria students presenting with eating disorder and disordered eating concerns within a post-secondary counselling centre model. The role is embedded in UVic Eating Disorder Collaborative, a joint clinical initiative by Counselling and Health teams at UVic Student Wellness Centre and Eating Disorder Program South Vancouver Island (EDP SVI), a community mental health program under the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Child and Youth Mental Health. Services are delivered using a brief intervention model and are informed by student development theory to meet the needs of a diverse post-secondary student population. In addition to clinical services, the role supports interdisciplinary case coordination, consultation, and campus education related to eating disorders topics. As a member of the interdisciplinary Student Wellness team, the Counsellor works collaboratively with the administrative, clinical Counselling and clinical Health teams, as well as those at EDP SVI. The Counsellor develops effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners in support of coordinated student care. The role contributes to institutional risk mitigation, student retention, and a campus culture of well-being. 70% of the Counsellor’s time is dedicated to service provision; the remaining 30% includes administrative and clinical meetings, record management