Career and Post Secondary Advisor - Temporary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking a Career and Post Secondary Advisor for Delta Secondary. This temporary role is 28 hours per week for 10 months, starting Sep 14, 2026, at $33.98 per hour.

Responsibilities include operating the Career Centre, advising students and parents on post-secondary options, scholarships, and programs, and coordinating events and materials for effective career planning.

Qualifications

• Completion of post secondary courses in career counselling, career aptitude testing and interpersonal and group communications equivalent to 12 months at a college level.
• Minimum of 5 years recent relevant work experience with knowledge of vocational and post-secondary opportunities.
• Familiarity with the Ministry of Education Graduation Program.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to organize/present information to varied groups and individuals.
• Self-motivated with independent work capability.
• Experience with career software programs and office equipment.
• Knowledge of adolescent behaviour or experience with secondary students is an asset.
• Proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, presentations; AV equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties; knowledge of WCB/WHMIS basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the school Career Centre with up-to-date career materials.
• Advise students/parents on career, post-secondary options and scholarships; meet with parents for planning.
• Schedule tests for students; order testing materials as required.
• Plan/present career events and capstone/education activities; arrange speakers.
• Develop announcements and materials to promote career education and scholarships.
• Support students with job search methods, resumes, interviews and applications.
• Attend post-secondary information sessions to stay current and assist with applications.
• Publicize scholarships and coordinate nominations; liaise with external agencies for funding.
• Promote volunteer and employment opportunities; coordinate with community partners.
• Collaborate with Career Programs teachers to support Youth programs.
• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, and in person; perform administrative duties.

Skills

Post-secondary counselling

Career planning

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Data handling

Student support

Education

Post-secondary counselling courses

Job description

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

Position: Career and Post Secondary Advisor - Temporary (Monday - Thursday)

Competition: S-26-256T

Location/Dept: Delta Secondary

Hours: 28.00 | 10 Months Per Year

EXTRA MINS: NO

Start Date: SEP. 14, 2026

Term of Employment: No later than OCT. 31, 2026 or Return of Incumbent

Salary: $33.98 Per Hour

Posted: AUG. 31, 2026

Application Deadline: 4:00 P.M., MONDAY, SEP. 07, 2026

SUMMARY:

Reports to and works under the direction of the Secondary School Principal or designate. Operates, maintains and promotes school based Career Centre. Works collaboratively with a variety of District staff and departments, as well as post-secondary institutions and scholarship and awards supporters, to provide current post-secondary education admission, scholarship, volunteer, and occupational information to students, parents, staff and community members.

DUTIES:

• Ensures that the school Career Centre contains up-to-date occupational, secondary, scholarship, post-secondary material and resources, and information pertaining to volunteer and community engagement opportunities. Selects and orders career related material; catalogues, codes and electronically file all materials received. Provides direction to students in the use of the career centre and materials and provides opportunities for parents to book appointments to discuss course planning, scholarships, post-secondary options and other relevant support for their children. Designs and constructs displays of career materials. Receives opportunity announcements and acts as a contact for employers and students.

• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and advises students about career, post-secondary and scholarship information. Meets with parents to assist with the post-graduation planning process.

• Schedules supervises, and assists students with completion of a variety of tests, including career and practice aptitude, trades training assessment; orders career centre testing materials as required.

• Plans and presents or assists in supervision of school and district events (career events, post-secondary presentations, course planning, Career Life Education courses, and capstone presentations, valedictory/commencement, scholarship functions, educational tours, etc.); prepares and creates written materials and handouts; arranges speakers for presentations.

• Develops and maintains electronic and print announcements, including website information, visual displays, newsletters, school and community news articles to promote career education activities and programs, exchange programs, post-secondary admission requirements, and relevant scholarship and award information.

• May guide and support students and staff on job search methods, resume preparation, interview tactics, labour market and occupational research, and application process; and, may conduct training sessions for students.

• Regularly attends post-secondary counsellor/advisor information and training sessions to remain current on program information and admission requirements; and advises and assists students with applications to post secondary institutions. Advocates for students with post secondary contacts throughout the application process.

• Publicizes, presents, and promotes scholarship and award program to students, parents, and staff; assists students with applications; and maintains computer data information on scholarships and recipients. May initiate opportunities and maintain contact with local businesses and agencies for funding and community-based scholarships. Organizes and coordinates scholarship nominations meetings as required.

• May act as liaison between outside agencies and the school. May advertise and promote volunteer and employment opportunities through newsletters, job board or other means.

• Works with Career Programs teachers to promote and provide support for Youth Work in Trades, Youth Train in Trades, Work Experience, and post-secondary transition programs.

• Responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries both by email, telephone and in person.

• Performs a variety of administrative duties, using a variety of software and District programs, as required to support the Career Centre.

• Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of post secondary courses in career counselling, career aptitude testing and interpersonal and group communications equivalent to 12 months at a college level.

• Minimum of 5 years recent relevant work experience with knowledge of and/or exposure to vocational, professional and industry opportunities or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Familiarity with the Ministry of Education Graduation Program.

• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication (both written and oral) and industrial opportunities skills. Ability to use judgement and tact in providing information.

• Ability to organize and present information to a variety of groups and individuals.

• Ability to act on own initiative and to work independently.

• Skill in the operation and application of the designated computerized career programs.

• Knowledge of adolescent behaviour and psychology or experience working with secondary school age students is an asset.

• Experience and skill in word processing/data base/spreadsheet/presentation applications plus the operation of office equipment and audio-visual equipment.

• Physical ability to perform the duties required.

• Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work habits.

NOTE: This description contains the elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Duties not listed should not affect the evaluation.