Director Health Counselling and Accessible Learning

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) invites applications for the position of Director Health Counselling and Accessible Learning. This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape health and wellness services at one of Canadas leading undergraduate institutions.

The Organization

St. Francis Xavier University acknowledges that they are located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Mikmaw who have maintained a connection to this land.

St. Francis Xavier University renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and social justice is a vibrant academic community located in Antigonish Nova Scotia. With approximately 5000 students 282 faculty members and an engaged alumni network of over 50000 StFX is recognized nationally and internationally for its dual commitments to excellence in teaching and research. The University offers an immersive learning environment that encompasses Arts Science Education Business and the Coady Institute with strong ties to Mikmaw Nations African Nova Scotian Acadian Gaelic and other local communities. The University is home to 12 research chairs and key research hubs including the Coady Institute Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Dahdaleh Institute for Innovation in Health and Deveau Centre for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice where scholars undertake worldclass research across multiple disciplines.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President Students the Director is responsible for leading a portfolio that includes the Health and Counselling Centre the Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning mental health promotion & literacy and sexual violence prevention and response initiatives. They oversee interdisciplinary teams delivering student health mental health and accessibility services while also shaping strategic direction and partnerships that improve student wellbeing across the institution.

The Director will ensure highquality studentcentered traumainformed care that responds to the evolving needs of a diverse student population. They will lead and manage a Collaborative Care Primary Health Clinic coordinate clinical supervision and staff development and guide universitywide programs and policies supporting student health wellness and accessibility.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• A Masters degree in psychology clinical social work nursing or a related discipline is required.
• Progressive leadership experience in health counselling mental health or accessibility services preferably in a postsecondary or clinical setting.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a relevant professional regulatory body.
• Demonstrated expertise in traumainformed practice primary health care accessibility legislation and population health.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams manage risk and respond to crisis situations.
• Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks including human rights accessibility and privacy legislation.
• Strong communication collaboration and relationshipbuilding skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Employment Equity

St. Francis Xavier University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including but not limited to women persons with disabilities visible minorities (especially African Nova Scotians) Indigenous Peoples (especially Mikmaq) and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.

St. Francis Xavier University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree experience to all applicants. Requests for accessibility information and accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process by contacting.

To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity contact Debra Clinton at Kyle Steele at or Dr. Jennie Massey ator submit your complete application package online by clicking Apply Now

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 22 2025.