Full-Time
Admissions Advisor
Discovery Community College
51-200 employees
Hands-on career training for quick employment
Compensation Overview
CA$48k - CA$52k/yr
Kelowna, BC, Canada
In Person
Local travel or travel between campuses may be required.
Bachelor's
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- Post-secondary education in Education, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in sales, recruitment, or admissions is preferred.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- A high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the British Columbia education landscape is an asset.
- Knowledge of Central and South Island communities is an asset.
- Assist prospective students in exploring programs aligned with their career goals.
- Guide applicants through the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
- Conduct interviews and follow-up communications to assess readiness and fit.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
- Provide customer service via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Meet or exceed enrollment targets.
- Participate in outreach activities such as career fairs and community events.
- Travel locally or between campuses as needed.
- Experience in sales, recruitment, or admissions.
- Knowledge of the British Columbia education landscape.
- Knowledge of Central and South Island communities.
Discovery Community College uses a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach to career training. It offers specialized programs designed to quickly turn students into fully-skilled, work-ready employees by delivering both knowledge and practical experience in a short time, so graduates can start earning in a career they care about without lengthy classroom time. Compared with traditional education and other training, Discovery focuses on practical, job-ready skills and faster pathways to employment. The goal is to help students finish training fast and enter the workforce with real skills that match employer needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Campbell River, Canada
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2025 program updates show active nursing product development and admissions marketing.
- The 2025-2026 fully funded Central Island cohort ties DCC to government workforce spending.
- BC's nursing shortage keeps accelerated bridge programs attractive to hospitals and care providers.
What critics are saying
- CBC reported 2019 PTIB findings of false or misleading police-program advertising.
- That history still damages trust with regulators, employers, and prospective students in 2026.
- Private college enrollment depends on credentials portability; any credential dispute can collapse demand quickly.
What makes Discovery Community College unique
- Discovery Community College's Practical Nurse Access program credits HCA, RCA, and RHCA experience.
- DCC's BC Care Providers partnership funded a 2025 Central Island PN Access cohort.
- Its 77-week, 1,686-hour nursing path targets experienced caregivers, not novice students.
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Company News
Discovery Community College is now offering an accelerated Practical Nurse Access Training program, which will allow 10 students with prior health care training to upgrade to practical nursing.