Northern College is seeking a Student Life Advisor/Financial Aid Officer in our Student Services department. The successful candidate will be well-organized and have exceptional communication, record-keeping, and time-management skills. In addition, the incumbent must possess effective oral and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of community, support agencies preferred.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Campus Manager, Haileybury this is a multi-faceted position encompasses many distinct roles and responsibilities for several programs and initiatives at the Haileybury and Kirkland Lake Campuses. The incumbent liaises with administration, staff, students and community partners to ensure the financial and emotional well-being of students and employees.

What you will be doing:
▪ Advise and guide Students through the application process required for all Government sponsored financial
assistance programs such as the Canada Student Loan and Ontario Student Loan;
▪ Ensure that the policies and procedures for all Government loan/assistance programs are followed;
▪ Provide direction to students regarding potential problem areas such as interpretation of program rules,
regulations and applications;
▪ Ensure students receive the maximum financial assistance available;
▪ Anticipate and Identify needs and provide ongoing advice and support to all students and prospective students;
▪ Administer College Bursary, Scholarship and Award Programs for the Haileybury and Kirkland Lake Campuses;
and
▪ Promote and coordinate theTuition Set-Aside Fund Employment opportunities.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:
▪ 3-year diploma in Business, Administration, Accounting, Social Services/Phycology or related/ relevant field of study;
▪ Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience including dealing with public, students and staff to solve problems and conflicts. As well as experience with financial programs and record management, and office computer programs.

What Northern has to offer:
▪ Defined benefit pension plan;
▪ Professional development opportunities;
▪ Wellness programs;
▪ Employee Assistance Program;
▪ Tuition assistance;
▪ Generous vacation and holiday closure;
▪ Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
▪ Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Applications received after the close date will not be considered.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff STATUS: Full Time
STAGE: Internal/External CAMPUS: Kirkland Lake or Haileybury
STARTING SALARY: $ 39.34 SALARY RANGE: $39.34 to $45.59 (Payband I)
START DATE: Immediately CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2025
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/wk COMPETITION#: 25-38