Peer Mentor

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

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

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

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

• 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