Elementary School Counsellor

School District #40 (New Westminster); New Westminster; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

New Westminster School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is seeking a qualified Elementary School Counsellor for a temporary 0.6 FTE position.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, support the BC Curriculum, and participate in a collaborative team focused on student wellness. The role requires a Master’s in School Counselling and a valid BC Teachers Certificate, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community-based supports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Counselling.
• Valid BC Teachers Certificate.
• Knowledge of diverse student needs and inclusive practices.
• Ability to support the delivery of prevention and wellness programs.
• Awareness of community-based counselling services.
• Ability to support and collaborate with School-Based Teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and School-Based Teams to support student wellbeing.
• Support and implement prevention and wellness programs as part of student services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration with School-Based Teams

Diverse student needs and inclusive

Prevention and wellness programs

Community-based counselling services

Education

Master's degree in School Counselling

Valid BC Teachers Certificate

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

New Westminster Schools seeks qualified Counsellor for the following position:

Temporary 0.6 FTE Elementary School Counsellor

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.These position is effective October 29, 2026 and will end on December 18, 2026 or with possibility of extension at full or reduced FTE.

Required Qualifications & Desired Attributes:

• Masters degree in School Counselling
• Valid BC Teachers Certificate
• Knowledge of diverse student needs and inclusive practices
• Ability to support the delivery of prevention and wellness programs
• Awareness of community-based counselling services
• Ability to support and collaborate with School-Based Teams
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation

Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $63,361.00 to $117,583.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.