Guidance Counselor

Csod; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Globeducate International Schools, Blyth Academy network, seeks a qualified Guidance Counselor to support grade 9-12 students with course planning and post-secondary guidance. The role focuses on counseling, communication with parents and teachers, and maintaining student support plans in a busy secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will have a college diploma or university degree, 2+ years in a secondary school guidance role, strong knowledge of OUAC/OSR processes, and

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a secondary school Guidance role.
• Familiarity with OSSD and university program requirements (including EQAO, OUAC, ONSIS, OSR, inspection, competitions, etc.).
• Understands the regulations behind OSR management (creating, transfer, closing, maintenance).
• Familiarity with Trevlac, Edsby, and attendance management systems strongly preferred.
• Has patience, approachable to students, and responsible when assisting inquiries.
• Capable to work in a high-pressure multitasking environment.
• Previous experience with international students highly preferred.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly organized with strong multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Counseling all students on course selection and post-secondary planning.
• Counseling students and parents on post-secondary applications.
• Manage Ontario University Applications (OUAC) and Ontario College Applications (OCAS).
• Support students exploring international post-secondary options.
• Assist with admissions, interviews and timetabling as needed.
• Coordinate Student Support Plans and update OSRs.
• Liaise with teachers and parents to support student well-being.
• Oversee attendance follow-up and community resources for students.

Skills

Patience

Approachable

Multitasking

Organization

Empathetic

Diversity-minded

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

College diploma or University degree

Tools

Trevlac

Edsby

Attendance management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guidance Counselor

Globeducate International Schools

Blyth Academy

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups,with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are unitedby a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and thedevelopment of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues atGlobeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that valuescontinuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Blyth Academy is searching for a qualified candidate to work with the rest of the campus team to help each student reach their full potential. The Guidance Counsellor is responsible for providing counseling and assistance to all students and enable effective communication between the teacher and student while offering a supportive and open environment that builds confidence and promotes communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Counseling all students grade 9-12 on secondary course selection over four terms.
• Supporting and counseling students (and parents) on the post-secondary application process.
• Managing the Ontario University Applications (OUAC), Ontario College
• Applications (OCAS) and support students interested in other Canadian postsecondary options.
• Assisting students interested in international post-secondary applications. This process may be initiated in grade 11 where S.A.T.s results are required.
• Working with teachers and parents on assisting students.
• Working with teachers, parents and students on grade 9 transition.
• Overseeing the application of Student Support Plans, support teachers andstudents as necessary, update Student Support Plans.
• Undertaking guidance administrative work, such as report cards, transcripts, etc.
• Overseeing the maintenance of the OSRs.
• Assisting the Principal in course scheduling and timetabling.
• Assisting with admissions, interviews and follow-up as needed.
• Assisting with Academy presentations and parent teacher interviews.
• Compiling a list of Community Resources for students and recommend as needed.
• Discuss opportunities to study abroad or do academic exchanges with partner schools.
• Primary follow-up on attendance/late issues with students & parents.
• Overseeing community service and extra-curricular programs for students.
• Handling inquires as needed concerning full-time, night-school, summer school courses, and private studies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Candidate Profile

• College diploma or University degree preferred
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a secondary school Guidance role
• Familiarity with the OSSD and university program requirements (including EQAO, OUAC, ONSIS, OSR, inspection, competitions, etc.)
• Understands the regulations behind OSR management (creating, transfer, closing, maintenance)
• Familiarity with Trevlac, Edsby, and attendance management systems strongly preferred
• Has great patience, approachable to students, responsible when completing tasks and answering student inquiries
• Capable to work in a high-pressure multitasking environment
• Previous experience with international students highly preferred
• Excellent use of the Microsoft Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Highly organized, the ability to multitask efficiently will be a strong asset in this position.
• Diplomatic, resilient, and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Empathetic and dedicated to students’ well-being
• Openness to diversity and willingness to effectively manage and foster a positive environment within a caring community
• Goal and Service Oriented – actively looks for ways to assist and implement new ideas

This posting is for currently vacant positions.

Part-Time Role

Compensation Range: $24-$28/hr
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate background and reference checks as a condition of employment.

True impact starts when we dare to Be Excellent, Be Supportive, Be a Pioneer,and Be Global.

Safeguarding Statement:

Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate), checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.