Peer Mentor

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 21, 2026

Position End Date: December 22, 2026

Salary range: $18.42

Bargaining Unit:  BCGEU Support

Classification:  Student

Type of appointment:   non-regular

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: The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:

Participate in peer mentor training, meetings and check-ins with Indigenous Access Services (IAS) staff

Inform visitors and peers about IAS

Engage with all peers in the Indigenous Centre and inform and encourage them to engage in social events

Assist on how to navigate through the College environment

Submit completed student help forms to supervisor

Assist with and attend IAS and campus events

Organize and tidy the Indigenous Centre on regular basis 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. Basic understanding of Aboriginal people and culture, and/or desire to increase awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel), internet

Prompt and self-motivated

Organizational and time-management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Cheerful attitude and positive role model