School Counsellor - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School

CISVA; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School in North Vancouver is seeking a dedicated School Counsellor to cover a maternity leave from October 2026 to October 2027.

You will provide personal, academic, and career counselling to students in a faith-centered environment, collaborating with staff and parents to promote well-being and success. Responsibilities include individual and small-group counselling, academic advising and post-secondary planning, collaboration with teachers, administration,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Counselling, or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for BCACC or BC School Counsellors’ Association preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the CISVA mission.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students’ mental health and well-being.
• Offer academic advising and assist students with course selection and post-secondary planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, administration, and parents to support student learning and growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, caring, and faith-based school climate.

Skills

Student counselling

Adolescent development

Education

Master’s degree in Counselling or related field

BCACC/BC School Counsellors’ Association registration preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometres from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith-centered, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success. We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft, but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging, and high expectations go hand in hand.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary is a Catholic high school serving Grades 8–12 in North Vancouver, with an enrollment of approximately 615 students. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counsellor to join our staff to cover a maternity leave from October 2026 to October 2027. The successful candidate will provide personal, academic, and career counselling services to students in a supportive, Christ-centred environment, collaborating with staff and parents to promote student well-being and success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students' mental health, personal development, and well-being.
• Offer academic advising and assist students with course selection, post-secondary planning, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with teachers, administration, and parents to support student learning and growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, caring, and faith-based school climate.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Counselling, or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) or BC School Counsellors’ Association preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and support of the mission and values of CISVA.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team supporting the holistic development of students.