Student Intervention Specialist
Full Time Support Staff – (12-month contract)
Reporting to the Manager Student Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Student Intervention Specialist takes a leadership role in building the University’s capacity to identify and support students in crisis. The Specialist works to build and strengthen networks in the University to provide support for students who are in crisis as a result of personal or academic situations. The Specialist provides case consultation to staff and faculty with questions or concerns about students in distress and provides case coordination and management in situations of high risk or critical incidents. The Specialist serves as a resource and a role model in strengthening the capacity of all University staff to respond quickly and effectively to students in the early stages of disruptive behaviour and crisis and provides advice to the senior administration on matters related to student crisis.
The Specialist will work with all Student Development and Services team members to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs and services that provide support for the diverse student population at Nipissing University, with a view towards enhancing student health, engagement, and success.
The successful candidate will have a M.S.W (Masters of Social Work), M.A. (Counselling or Clinical Psychology), or M.Ed. (Counselling), a Master of Nursing (M.N), or related field of study is required. Registration with the appropriate regulatory body associated with the individual’s professional discipline is mandatory. A minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience with a minimum 3 years experience in crisis management, with extensive experience with mental health and illness, behavioural issues, anger management, and conflict resolution. A current, negative criminal record check/vulnerable sector check (i.e. not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted) is also required.
This position is classified at Wage Grade 120, with a wage range from $40.75 per hour (Step 1) to $51.57 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., July 3, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
