2025 - 49 - Secondary Counsellor

School District No 45 (West Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in British Columbia is seeking a Secondary Counsellor for Rockridge Secondary School. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in counselling and recent experience with secondary students. The role involves providing individual and group counselling, collaborating with community agencies, and supporting at-risk students. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, with a commitment to fostering a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a secondary counsellor working with students in grades 8-12.
• Experience with behavioral plans and IEPs.
• Training in Suicide Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, and Critical Incident Response.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with community agencies and health professionals.
• Provide individual and group counselling for personal, health, education, and emotional issues.
• Support students in understanding graduation requirements and course programming.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Technological proficiency

Experience with individual and group counselling

Experience working with at-risk students

Education

Master's degree in school counselling or equivalent

Valid BC Ministry of Education Professional Certificate of Qualification

Job description

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POSTED: May 21st, 2025

CLOSING DATE: May 28th, 2025

COMPETITION #: 2025-49

Position: Secondary Counsellor, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Location: Rockridge Secondary School

Effective: September 2, 2025 until June 30, 2026

The annual salary ranges from $59,711 to $109,520, based on experience and qualifications, prorated for FTE.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A completed Master's degree in school counselling, counselling psychology, or equivalent
• Recent experience as a secondary counsellor working with students in grades 8-12
• Valid BC Ministry of Education Professional Certificate of Qualification
• Experience with individual and group counselling for personal, health, education, and emotional issues
• Experience with behavioral plans and IEPs
• Ability to coordinate with community agencies and health professionals; training in Suicide Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, and Critical Incident Response
• Technological proficiency in counselling duties
• Experience working with at-risk students (preferred)
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Understanding of graduation requirements, course programming, student information systems, and IB Middle Years Programme (preferred)

Why West Vancouver Schools?

We are committed to excellence and innovation in education, supporting our community and fostering a high-quality learning environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume via the West Vancouver Schools website. We are dedicated to accessible recruitment and can provide accommodations upon request. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.