Secondary School Counsellor – Student & Career Support

School District #22 (Vernon); Vernon; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

School District #22 (Vernon) is seeking a 0.2 FTE temporary School Counsellor for Vernon Secondary School. The position runs from November 23, 2026, to June 25, 2027, with Indigenous ancestry preference noted.

The role requires strong counselling skills, career guidance, and collaboration with school staff to support students’ behavioural and emotional needs. Salary ranges from $63,670 to $116,190 annually, with placement based on service length and qualifications; Special Responsibility pay

Qualifications

• Minimum expectations for counsellors include knowledge to support students with behavioural, emotional and career needs.
• Competencies in career counseling (secondary) and a wide range of programs (e.g., Second Step, LionsQuest).
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills; ability to develop positive relationships with children and youth.
• Able to recognize symptoms/indicators related to concerns such as abuse or suicide; use management strategies.

Skills

Behavioural counseling

Emotional support

Career counseling

Program knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and listening

Communication and mediation

Education

BC Teachers Regulation Branch certification

Job description

School District #22 (Vernon) is seeking a 0.2 FTE temporary School Counsellor for Vernon Secondary School. The position runs from November 23, 2026, to June 25, 2027, with Indigenous ancestry preference noted.

The role requires strong counselling skills, career guidance, and collaboration with school staff to support students’ behavioural and emotional needs. Salary ranges from $63,670 to $116,190 annually, with placement based on service length and qualifications; Special Responsibility pay