T26-270 Temporary, Full-Time, School Counsellor Grade 9-12

School District #33 (Chilliwack); Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

School District #33 (Chilliwack) is seeking a school counsellor for secondary grades 9-12 at Chilliwack Secondary School. This temporary, full-time assignment supports students with behavioural, academic, and career planning needs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in counselling psychology and have extensive experience with CBIEPs, MyEd, and graduation planning, in collaboration with teachers, parents, and district staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counselling psychology or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education policies for special education and behaviour support.
• Experience collecting behavioural data and conducting assessments.
• Experience developing and evaluating CBIEPs with teachers, parents, and staff.
• Familiarity with BC Educators' Professional Standards.
• Experience in school-based counselling at the secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of BC Graduation Plans and student progression.
• Experience using MyEd for student information and course planning.
• Experience leading a School Based Team (SBT).
• Ability to motivate disadvantaged students to attend school.
• Ability to connect families with community services.
• Strong leadership, organization, and coordination skills.
• Case management and advocacy for students.
• Collaborative approach with staff, administration, and parents.
• Knowledge of secondary curriculum, graduation requirements, and post-secondary opportunities.
• Experience with students in care and youth agreements.

Skills

School counselling

Behaviour analysis

Team collaboration

Leadership

Behavioural data

BC education knowledge

MyEd knowledge

Education

Master's degree in counselling psychology

Tools

MyEd

Job description

Posting Number: T26-270

Date Issued: October 28, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Chilliwack Secondary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): School Counsellor Grade 9-12

Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)Effective Date: November 13, 2026 to December 18, 2026, or return of teacher

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support.
• Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in school-based counseling at the secondary level
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of the BC Graduation Plans and ensuring students are progressing on their graduation plan
• knowledge and demonstrated experience in using MyEd for student information gathering and course planning at the Secondary School level
• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
• successful experience with academic and career advisement
• an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes to access related information through MyBluePrint
• willingness and experience in leading a School Based Team at the Secondary level
• demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
• excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
• proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
• demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
• willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents
• extensive knowledge and experience with secondary curriculum, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities
• extensive experience working with students in care and students on youth agreements
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
• experience in all School Based Team processes and being a positively contributing member of SBT

For Further Information Contact:

Chuck Lawson, Principal; Beth Clarke, VP; Josh Sandberg, VP; Kate Campbell, VP; Ron Bhatti [phone]