Job Description

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 2, 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

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

Our Values

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, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.