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

Registered Nurse | Part-Time

We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse.

The Registered Nurse (RN) supports the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our diverse students. This role works closely with students, staff, houseparents, and local health professionals to provide clinical expertise, emergency response, health education, and ongoing support for students navigating both common and complex health challenges while they are away from home.

The position requires a high degree of autonomy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities, from day-to-day health concerns to longer-term care coordination and public health initiatives. The RN will also contribute to the development of health-related policies, collaborate across departments, and help ensure a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive academically and personally. 

Apply here.

Advancement Coordinator | Fixed Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an Advancement Coordinator.

The Advancement Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the College’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts by managing gift processing, donor stewardship, and Advancement database administration.
This position ensures gifts are processed accurately and acknowledged promptly, oversees data integrity and reporting in Raiser’s Edge, and provides administrative support for events, donor communications,
and team operations.

With strong organizational and communication skills, the Advancement Coordinator helps strengthen donor relationships and contributes to advancing the mission of Pearson College UWC.

Apply here.

Learning Support Coordinator | Part-Time

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Coordinator who will collaborate with faculty, educational leadership, and students to strengthen inclusive teaching and learning across the College, with a strong emphasis on UWC values.

Rooted in the IB framework, the role focuses on identifying and addressing diverse learning needs, designing and implementing individualized support programs, and ensuring alignment between student learning goals and classroom instruction. The Coordinator provides targeted academic interventions,
develops strategies for differentiated instruction, and supports faculty through training and coaching to foster equitable and challenging learning experiences for all students.

By combining expertise in learning
support with a commitment to holistic education, this position is vital in empowering students to thrive academically and personally within a United World College environment.

Apply here.

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.

External Openings

For UWC-wide career opportunities, visit this link.