Itinerant Student Counsellor

NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92

4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: 250-633-2228 PO Box 240 Fax: 250-633-2401 New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0

Internal/External Competition #26-76

Itinerant Student Counsellor

Start Date: September 1, 2026

About the Nisga’a School District

In the Nisga’a School District, we uphold our

responsibility to nurture the whole child in ways that honour Nisga’a Ayuuḵ,

our shared values, and Sayt K’il̓im Goot—our commitment to working together

with one heart, one path, one nation. Our learning is rooted in culture,

community, and the teachings passed down through our ancestors. We serve

students throughout the Nisga’a Nation, carrying forward our obligation to

reconciliation through genuine relationships, respectful practice, cultural

safety, and education that responds to the needs of our people.

Our home in the Nass Valley offers a place unlike any

other—rich with opportunities for outdoor exploration, on-the-land learning,

and deep cultural connection. It is a place where living, learning, and leading

are woven together with the land, the language, and the strength of our Nation.

Position Overview

The Nisga’a School District is seeking a

K–12 Itinerant Student Counsellor to support students across Nisga’a schools.

The Student Counsellor works within relationship‑centred, community‑connected

learning environments and contributes to reconciliation through respectful,

culturally responsive counselling practices that support student wellbeing.

Working collaboratively with school‑based teams, families, and community

partners, the role focuses on promoting social‑emotional wellbeing, mental

health, and student resilience across the district.

This

is an itinerant position that requires regular travel between schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to students across K–12, including individual, small‑group, and preventative programming
• Support student social‑emotional wellbeing, mental health, and positive coping strategies
• Collaborate with school teams to support students experiencing behavioural, emotional, or attendance‑related challenges
• Participate in school‑based team meetings and contribute to coordinated planning and student support
• Work in partnership with families to support student wellbeing and engagement in learning
• Collaborate with partner agencies and service providers, including Nisga’a Valley Health Authority, Nisga’a Children and Family Services, Provincial School Outreach, and other community partners
• Contribute to crisis response, safety planning, and student support as required
• Maintain appropriate documentation and adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice
• Engage in professional learning and collaborative practices that strengthen counselling services across the district

Required Qualifications

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate and eligibility to work as a School Counsellor
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or a related field
• Training and experience providing counselling services to children and youth
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, strength‑based, and culturally responsive counselling practices
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and ability to travel between schools within the district

Preferred Attributes

• Experience providing counselling services across elementary and secondary school settings
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, families, and school teams
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and external service providers
• Strong communication, organization, and case‑management skills
• Socially responsive and culturally respectful approach to student wellbeing
• Commitment to teamwork, professional learning, and reflective practice

Compensation & Incentives

· Competitive salary aligned with the

BCTF salary grid

· Recruitment & Retention Allowance

· Access to affordable, partially

furnished staff housing (subject to availability, $350–$600 per month)

· Moving allowance

· Mentoring and instructional coaching

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Make a Futureand include:

· A

resume and cover letter

· Three

professional references, including one current or recent supervisor

· A

one‑page statement outlining your approach to learning and leadership

This posting will

remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in the

Nisga’a School District; only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

Contact Information

Attention: Human Resource Department

Nisga’a School District No. 92

PO Box 240, New Aiyansh, BC

V0J 1A0

Email: hr@nisgaa.bc.ca

This job is classed under Educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and coordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.

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