Careers

What we do

As one of 18 UWC (United World Colleges) schools, our mission is aligned with that of the UWC: “To make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.”

The College welcomes these students regardless of their socio-economic background, politics, religion, ethnicity, language or gender. Our education actively promotes intercultural understanding and the development of genuine concern for others, founded on shared life experiences and cooperative, residential living. The experiential education program is intense and rigorous, designed to support students to become emerging leaders who understand that change is possible through skilled dialogue, courageous action and a determination to make situations better — whether local, national or international in scope.

With this intentionally diverse population of students, the College builds a purposeful and highly experiential program. Much of what we do focuses on getting to know and understand each other. This begins with each student sharing a room with three others—four students who likely come from four different countries, with four different first languages, four different religious backgrounds, four different food cultures and four different musical genre preferences. Through this challenging living model, they learn one of the College’s most important lessons: tolerance.

As Lester B. Pearson himself once said, “How can there be peace without people understanding each other; and how can this be if they don’t know each other?”

Choosing a career at Pearson College, all employees are contributing to our experiential program, while supporting our students in their chosen endeavours in many different ways.

Where we are located

Located in a beautiful wilderness setting near Victoria on Vancouver Island, and on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation, Pearson College UWC is one of 18 UWC (United World Colleges) located around the world.

Volunteer

Careers at Pearson College UWC offer employees a competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development. We are a unique and vibrant Canadian educational institution — and a fulfilling place to work! Pearson College UWC welcomes qualified applications from individuals with a diverse array of backgrounds. For inquiries regarding employment at the College, please contact our Human Resources department by email. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

As an inherent part of our United World College values, Pearson College UWC is actively committed to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek individuals who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of privilege and power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.

Current Opportunities at Pearson

Nurse Practitioner | Part-Time

We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Nurse Practitioner.

As a member of the health and wellness team, the College Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides
primary care to students through scheduled onsite appointments arranged by the college
nurses. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, Health & Wellness (Director), this position ensures high standards of clinical care by supporting other Health Centre staff and maintaining clinical hours to meet the health needs of an approximately 200-student boarding community.

The College NP will promote health awareness, provide guidance on wellness matters, and collaborate with the health and wellness team to support the overall well-being of students.

Apply here.

Digital Content & Media Relations Coordinator| Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Digital Content & Media Relations Coordinator.

The Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the College’s visibility and engagement by developing compelling digital content, supporting media relations, and fostering positive connections across and beyond the campus community. The successful candidate will plan, create, edit, and optimize photo and video content across multiple channels to support College priorities as laid out in the Strategic Plan.

The Coordinator works in collaboration with the Communications and External Relations Manager to build an annual proactive media relations plan. They will help generate proactive releases and creative pitches to engage media and stakeholders.

As a member of the External Relations & Communications team, the position is part of the larger Department of Advancement and External Relations and works with people from across the College community, including faculty, students, staff, and alumni. In this multiplatform storytelling role, establishing positive and trusting relationships with the campus community, particularly students, is essential

Apply here

College Driver | Casual

We are currently recruiting for a College Driver.

The position provides shuttle bus and other College vehicle driving services for student and employee transportation. A roster of drivers will be assigned to conduct scheduled transportation runs during the week and on weekends throughout the College academic terms from late August to early June.

Apply here

External Openings

For UWC-wide career opportunities, visit this link.