International Student & Immigration Advisor - TERM

at  Red River College Polytechnic

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact humanresources@rrc.ca.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree in education or a Business-related field is required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Possession of the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser (RISIA) designation in good standing
• Experience in academic, career and immigration advising
• Experience working with confidential records and knowledge of FIPPA
• Knowledge of the International Education Act of Manitoba, Bill 44 and other Canadian international education bodies and associations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work with vast amounts of information and meet deadlines while working under pressure
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with College faculty, support staff, and government units
• Experience in planning, facilitating and managing events (both in-house and virtual) and with virtual meeting software, such as WebEx Meeting and MS Team
• Experience with conflict resolution and ability to handle difficult conversations
• Superior customer service skills, and ability to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Working experience in a post-secondary education sector
• Proficiency in languages other than English, such as Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

RRC Polytech College is seeking an International Student & Immigration Advisor. Reporting to the Manager of Global Engagement, this position provides professional, confidential, ethical and accurate advice for international students in areas such as Study Permit extension, CO-OP Work Permit, Post-Graduate Work Permit, Temporary Residence Visa, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) and other related immigration information. The International Student Advisor / Immigration Advisor must uphold the standards and policies set by the International Education Act of Manitoba – Bill 44 and other Canadian international education bodies and associations.