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Student Services Specialist I
Medicine Hat College is seeking a temporary, full-time International Student Services Specialist in our International Education department.
Details:
As a successful applicant you'll have:
- Four-year degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of related work experience and education.
- Two years of related experience (international student services, international education, student services), preferably in post-secondary education.
- Strong intercultural knowledge and experience in working with culturally diverse populations.
- This position requires a candidate who holds Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) or RCIC designation or who has made significant progress toward obtaining RISIA designation.
- Considerable knowledge of immigration rules as they apply to international students
- Event and activity planning and promotion skills
- Strong understanding of: adjustment process for international students, effective strategies to ease transition, and the contribution of international students to the College
- Fluent in English. A conversational ability/fluency in another language is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- First Aid and Mental Health First Aid training (candidates without this certification must obtain it within the first 1 year of employment)
- Experience with Student Information Systems is an asset.
Terms of Employment
Term of Appointment: ASAP – March 31, 2028
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: $30.90 per hour (Start Rate); $34.54 per hour (Job Rate)
Submission details:
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126187 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is September 10, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider). Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.