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Lambton College is always proud to acknowledge that it is located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations. As the second-oldest college in the Ontario publicly assisted system, we have served our learners and communities for nearly 60 years, and with ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan, we are charting a strong and steady course towards the next 60.

We are providing our students with the best learning and research experiences to ensure they are well-equipped to contribute to, and thrive in, a world of opportunity.

We are fostering a vibrant culture of community, collegiality, and professional growth for our people to ensure we are the best at being better.

And we are continuing to form academic, research, and community partnerships that create value for our local and global community and elevate student and client impacts at local, national, and international scales.

At Lambton College, we know where we're going. Just as importantly, we know the way we're going to get there. We call it the Lambton Way, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in being part of it.

ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan

This is a regular part-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Associate Director, Student Success & Access Programs working 24 hours per week at an hourly rate of $30.50.

The Advisor will be involved in creating and implementing a transition program to assist SWAC students in the Lambton-Kent community in navigating the post-secondary education application process. They will be knowledgeable regarding continuing education programs, post-secondary programs, admission requirements for mature applicants, and OSAP funding. The Advisor will liaise with SWAC students and college services and supports. They will provide academic advice as well as connect students to community supports as a wrap-around approach.

The Advisor will host college tours for students striving to continue their education; in addition they will act as a conduit to college student services and supports available to students in the SWAC program.

• Establish close relationship with SWAC students
• Provide support to the SWAC Board Teachers
• Assist SWAC students with academic advising
• Provide students with an overview of college options and opportunities
• Make contact with each candidate to discuss options and what the barriers they may have and support to overcome them
• Meet with high school students about to graduate to discuss future pathways and pre-requisites
• Gather information and data and present to the SWAC teacher to assist and prepare students with the interview process
• Assist SWAC students with college applications
• Provide OCAS application vouchers to students applying to college
• Help potential students identify and overcome barriers, such as daily living issues, mental health issues, financial discussions, program specific inquiries, etc.
• Direct and connect students to community resources for external supports.
• Set up opportunities for SWAC students to be students for a day in college programs or connect them with Program Coordinators/ Open Houses and recruitment days.

• Three-year diploma or degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, or Education (or related field)
• Guidance qualifications are an asset
• 3 years of teaching and culturally responsive and holistic student-centred advising in a high school or college setting
• Data collection and management experience is an asset, as well as excellent computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of MS products, including MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook
• Culturally responsive to the diverse needs of this population group, recognizing the importance of empathy, inclusion, belonging, and community
• Experience in initiating, planning, coordinating, and evaluating meaningful and learner-focused and tailored workshops
• Knowledge of College and community resources to support pathways, transition, and connection
• Ability to assess and problem-solve matters, effectively addressing issues with a solution-focused perspective
• Ability to work independently as well as liaise with College staff and board partners
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and interact with diverse learners, board partners, parents, community organizations, and College staff in a respectful and dignified manner
• Recognize the post-secondary learning environment, programs, and services

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.