Temporary 1.0 FTE Counsellor

Vancouver Island West (School District 84); Gold River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island West (School District 84) based in Gold River, BC, seeks a temporary District Counsellor for a 1.0 FTE position from September 1, 2026 to October 13, 2026, or the return of the incumbent. The role covers elementary and secondary counselling with an emphasis on student well-being.

The successful candidate will advocate for students, work with staff and the community, and develop IEPs and Behavioural Plans, utilizing MyEdBC and participating in district initiatives related to

Qualifications

• BC Certified and qualified with a Master's in Counselling.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students and build strong relationships with families.
• Collaborate with School Based Team and community agencies to support student well-being.
• Develop and implement IEPs and Behavioural Plans for students.
• Address differentiated learning styles and behaviour issues.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

MyEdBC

Education

Master's in Counselling

BC Certification

Tools

MyEdBC

Job description

Temporary 1.0 Fte District Counsellor Required

BASED IN GOLD RIVER, BC

Effective September 1, 2026 to October 13, 2026 or the return of the incumbent

Teaching assignment may include, but may not be limited to:

• Elementary and Secondary School Counselling

The successful candidate will

• have an exemplary work ethic, effective communication skills and a proven ability to work as an effective team member to ensure success in this setting;
• be a committed to being an advocate for students;
• possess outstanding skills in building student rapport;
• have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Graduation Program requirements;
• strong skills as a problem solver;
• strong skills in conflict resolution;
• establish open and effective dialogue with community agencies and resource people;
• knowledge, skills and experience in the use of student information systems (MyEdBC)
• deal meaningfully with differentiated student learning styles and behaviour issues and demonstrate an ability to address individual student needs;
• provide a hands-on, active classroom experience for student learning;
• possess an understanding of and an ability to assist in the development and implementation of IEP's and Behavioural Plans for students;
• be a willing and contributing member of the School Based Team
• commit to supporting the District's goal to improve student well-being and utilize strategies to support student well-being, positive social and emotional development, and positive behaviour;
• commit to the District's goals to improve the success of First Nations students;
• communicate with parents and guardians;
• be willing and flexible to teach other subjects
• be willing and able to travel throughout the District, when required;
• be physically capable to perform the duties of this position.

Essential Qualifications

• BC Certified and qualified with a Master's in Counselling;
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Inquiries can be directed to the Superintendent at 250 283-2241, ext 7