Guidance Counsellor (12-Month Contract)

TVO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected educational organization as a Guidance Counsellor, focused on supporting students and enriching community engagement. This 12-month contract position requires expertise in Indigenous education and a collaborative spirit, along with a strong commitment to inclusion and cultural understanding.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Join the Public Service Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience working with Indigenous students.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Experience in developing accommodations based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students, teachers, and parents on guidance services.
• Develop and implement accommodation plans as required.
• Liaise on diploma assessments and EQAO testing for students.

Skills

Excellent judgement

Problem-solving abilities

Administrative skills

Excellent people skills

Comfortable working with technology

Education

Certified teacher with Guidance qualifications (Specialist)

Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers

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Position Title: Guidance Counsellor (12-Month Contract)

Salary range: $68,000 - $80,000

Division: Digital Learning

Reports To: Director, Academic Services

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work: 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity

This is a truly exciting time to be at TVO!

The Guidance Counsellor will have the opportunity to implement curriculum practices relevant to guidance and career education. Using a variety of data collection methods, you will assess and evaluate the programs around learning opportunities and experiences.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Liaise with students, teachers, and parents, and work collaboratively with colleagues and various groups and committees, on matters regarding guidance services
• Provide support in the area of diploma requirements, diploma assessments and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
• Provide support in the administration of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing for eligible students
• Provide support to Administrative Services colleagues on student issues/concerns
• Develop and implement accommodation plan s as required
  
  

What You Will Bring To TVO

• Certified teacher with Guidance qualifications (Specialist) and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• A minimum of 5 years working experience working with Indigenous students
• Experience working in an Indigenous community or with Indigenous groups
• Experience developing, using, and accommodating expectations based on the needs of all students, including knowledge of special education, accommodation, documentation, and legislation
• Proven leadership in developing and delivering services that promote inclusion, participation, creativity, and empowerment to build a vibrant Indigenous community where safety and wellbeing are shared values
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning, and Indigenous culture
• Knowledge and understanding of Ministry of Education’s Ontario Schools (2016)
• Experience with prior learning assignments; familiar with Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) and Mature PLAR
• Knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, district school board policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to guidance and career education
• Knowledge of all policy documents, course selection, and course sequencing
• Solutions-driven with excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, and a solid understanding of the past and new curricula and educational options relating to the distance learner
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Comfortable working with technology including Student Records Systems and various software applications
• Demonstrates TVO's values of Excellence & Innovation; Ownership; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Trust and Respect
  
  

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other’s through peer-to-peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you’re a recent graduate or further along in your career, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on: LinkedIn (@tvontario), and X (@TVO).

We invite you to submit your application by June 20, 2025 at 5 pm. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Online Audio and Video Media

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