Temporary Indigenous Counsellor

Thames Valley District School Board; London; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Mental health support

Job summary

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is a major Ontario employer serving 84,000 students across London and several counties. TVDSB offers benefits including a pension program and mental health support.

This temporary Indigenous Counsellor role provides school-based prevention and intervention services to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and their families, with casual replacement coverage.

Qualifications

• Two-year Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Counselling, Social Service Work or Child Studies and a minimum of one year experience in a school Board or community agency providing counselling services to children and families.
• Experience working with Indigenous students, families, and communities is required.
• Familiarity with local First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures and ways of knowing is required.
• First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry or lived experience within Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based prevention and intervention services to address social and emotional barriers to learning for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
• Support Indigenous students, families and communities within elementary, secondary and alternative school settings.
• This position exists as casual replacement coverage for an existing role and is subject to availability of work.

Skills

Counselling

Indigenous communities knowledge

School counselling experience

Education

Two-year degree or diploma in Child and Youth Counselling or related field

Job description

Temporary Indigenous Counsellor

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!

TEMPORARY INDIGENOUS COUNSELLOR

POSITION TITLE: Temporary Indigenous Counsellor

SALARY RANGE: $42.08 - $48.79 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2026 August 24

POSITION SUMMARY

The Indigenous Counselor provides school-based prevention and intervention services to address the social and emotional barriers to learning for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary, secondary and alternative school settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a two-year Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Counselling, Social Service Work or Child Studies and a minimum of one (1) year experience in a school Board or community agency providing counselling services to children and families. Experience working with Indigenous students, families, and communities is required. Familiarity with local First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, perspectives, values, and ways of knowing is required. First Nations, Métis, or Inuit ancestry and/or significant lived experience within Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for TVDSB employees every five years of employment.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

This position exists to provide casual replacement coverage for an existing role within the organization and is subject to the availability of work, in accordance with operational needs. Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.