Why AUArts?
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney which includes Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney Nations and also the home of the Métis Nation of District 5 and 6. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksikaitsitapi, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.
The Alberta University of the Arts is one of only four major art, craft and design focused Universities in Canada. Our internationally recognized programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer our 1,100 students a hands-on, studio-based education that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. AUArts has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and our alumni have had an impact on creativity around the world. Alberta University of the Arts will be celebrating its centennial in 2026.
Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community? AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers. We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and implores us to see the world differently.
The Opportunity
Competition #2526-AU-FP-07
The Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is looking for two (2) part-time Counsellors to join our Student Services team. These roles focus on providing individual counselling to AUArts students, supporting their personal, academic, and career success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and screening appointments, developing support plans for students using multiple sources of information (e.g., screening interview, referral information, standardized questionnaires).
• Provide individual counselling for undergraduate and graduate students within a brief therapy model, addressing personal, interpersonal, social, vocational, and educational concerns.
• Respond to mental health emergencies and other crises, as appropriate
• Triage ad hoc, urgent, and regular appointments, including scheduling and coordination.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with professional standards.
• Advise students on the use of additional on/off campus resources.
• Consult with other members of the AUArts community (faculty, staff, students) in support of student mental health

success in the role. In alignment with the principles of inclusion, individuals with an alternative equivalent qualification may be considered.

• Graduate Degree in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Professional designation as a Registered Psychologist or Licensed Counsellor with the ability to practice in Alberta
• 3-5 years related counselling experience
• Demonstrated experience managing client files and records
• Experience with single session and brief therapy model is an asset
• Experience providing counselling services in a post-secondary setting is an asset
• Experience supporting international students is an asset
• Experience supporting indigenous students, and/or LGBTQ2S+ communities is an asset
• Experience with appointment booking and scheduling software (e.g., JaneApp) is an asset
• Knowledge of post-secondary legislation, policies, and procedures is an asse