Registered International Student Immigration Advisor, Lakehead University International, Competition # SCHII-21-49, Thunder Bay ON

Registered International Student Immigration Advisor

Lakehead University International

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Contract (6 months)

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-49

Reporting to the Director, International Student Services, the Registered International Student Advisor (RISIA) works in collaboration with members of the Lakehead International team and other administrative and academic units at Lakehead University, providing immigration advising to international students and the broader Lakehead community.

The RISIA contributes to Lakehead University’s internationalization efforts and global engagement priorities by supporting the pre-arrival, arrival/onboarding, ongoing student advising and immigration advising for the over 1,500 international students attending Lakehead University. The Advisor ensures the delivery of excellent student support and customer service before, during and after arrival at Lakehead. This position requires a collaborative and culturally informed approach to resolving and range of student immigration questions and issues.

The Registered International Student Immigration Advisor is responsible for meeting with students to provide advising that enables them to make plans consistent with their abilities, interests, and resources. The advisor works as part of a team that will monitor and coach students’ progress towards meeting their educational, personal, and professional goals and proactively contact students at critical points in their academic development with intentional outreach to provide connection, belonging, inclusivity, and to build positive relationships with students to ensure they are accessing all the supports that Lakehead University offers to support their success.

Registered International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) training through Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is essential. Candidates require a Bachelor degree or equivalent, coupled with two (2) years previous experience in academic advising. Two (2) years previous experience in providing RISIA scoped immigration advising is preferred. Post-secondary education courses in cross-cultural or intercultural communication and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training required to remain in the role are preferred. Knowledge of a language other than English and experience living in another country or culture are considered assets. Strong intercultural communication skills demonstrated ability to function effectively in inter-cultural environments and fluency in at least one language other than English are considered assets. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal communication, and presentation skills, including written, oral, and in individual and group settings, as well as a demonstrated skills in diplomacy and the ability to interact and liaise with stakeholders from all levels within Lakehead University.

Potential for remote work.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document, quoting competition # SCHII-21-49, that includes cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three references by 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.