Toronto - International Student Counsellor (Contract)

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide access to life-changing educational and career opportunities. Passage's platform empowers immigrants and international students by matching their unique talents with crucial workforce needs in Canada. We then work to provide financing and the support needed to facilitate their transformational journeys to study or work abroad.

It's important to note that we maintain an in-office working policy, and we require candidates to either reside in Toronto or be open to relocating to the area and committing to a five-day-a-week in-office schedule.

Who you are

You are:

• Mission-driven: You believe in making a difference through your work.
• Results-oriented: You focus on outcomes and delivering measurable success.
• Empathetic and people-centric: You enjoy helping people and building trusted relationships across cultures.
• Detail-oriented: You thrive on understanding and managing complex processes while ensuring every detail is correct.
• Tech-savvy: You understand how to leverage technology to scale impact without compromising quality or experience.
• Committed to excellence: You know that delivering extraordinary experiences is what sets you apart.

What you will do

As a Student Counselor, you’ll ensure that students find the right opportunities and succeed every step of the way. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and qualify applicants: Use your expertise to find candidates who are a strong fit for Passage programs, ensuring they meet all requirements and succeed in the application process.
• Guide students to success: Provide personalized guidance and support to help students select the right program and submit high-quality applications.
• Deliver exceptional experiences: Ensure students feel supported and valued, creating an experience they’ll want to share with others.
• Understand every detail: Master the intricacies of Canadian admissions, study permits, and immigration policies so you can advise students effectively and accurately.
• Leverage technology: Use tools and systems to deliver results at scale without sacrificing quality, making processes efficient and streamlined.
• Analyze and improve: Identify where students struggle or drop off in the process, and collaborate on solutions to improve outcomes and build better processes and products.
• Brainstorm new ideas: Help us constantly improve how we identify, recruit, and support students throughout their journey.

• Experience: Proven success in counselling international students, particularly in navigating Canadian admissions and study permit processes.
• Skills:
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at utilizing technology to improve counselling services.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• Professional demeanour, capable of managing confidential information responsibly.
• Thorough knowledge of international admission requirements.
• In-depth understanding of immigration requirements for various pathways.
• Additional Assets:
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Proficiency in languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Swahili, Arabic, or French.