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Counsellor, Grades K-12, 0.886 FTE temporary

Southeast Kootenay – School District #5

Fernie, Jaffray, B.C.

Job description

Posting Number: T7- 4065899 - Round 6

Description: Counsellor - Grades K-12

Locations: Kootenay Discovery School (Fernie Learning Campus), Fernie Secondary School & Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School

Contract Type: Part-time Temporary (0.886 FTE)

Salary Range: The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $62,367 to $105,599, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

Terms and conditions pursuant to the Collective Agreement between the Cranbrook and Fernie Teachers'

Association and School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).

-Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.

-Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience in subjects and at a level specific to each

posting.

Job Summary:

Counsellor - Grades K-12

0.886 FTE temporary contract, starting October 30, 2026 or upon completion of the posting process to December 18, 2026, or return of the incumbent.

Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling or Psychology. Must have a degree/formal training and or teaching experience at the K-12 level. Must have training and or experience in trauma informed practice.

This is a District position, and 0.30 FTE of this position will support Kootenay Discovery School, 0.286 FTE will support Fernie Secondary School and 0.30 FTE will support Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School. Please note that all work will be on site.

Please note: Continuing teachers will need to vacate their continuing assignment in order to accept a temporary assignment, unless the FTE is greater in the temporary job posting.

Applicants:

All applicants are invited to apply through Make a Future. Applications should include a resume, certificates

and preferably at least three (3) current supervisory references.

Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short listed

candidates will be contacted.

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With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every lifestyle. With close proximity to Calgary and the United States, your opportunities are as endless as your imagination! Check out our

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About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, time tables and scheduling, school adjustment, attendance problems and study skills
  • Counsel students regarding career or vocational issues including career exploration and planning, résumé preparation, job interview skills and job search strategies and make available to them a wide range of educational and occupational information
  • Coordinate co-op and school-to-work transition programs, and the provision of counselling and information services, such as career information, professional development sessions and exchanges with other educational institutions, to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff
  • Consult with teachers and parents or faculty and other professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists and social workers regarding various issues and concerns, and with administrators and community agencies regarding programs and referrals
  • Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, personality, vocational, aptitude and interest tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in counselling, career development, education or social sciences is required for counsellors in school settings.
  • A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work is usually required.
  • Educational counsellors in post-secondary settings require an undergraduate degree and may require a graduate degree. A particular academic specialization may also be required.
  • In Quebec, membership in l'Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation is mandatory to use the titles ''vocational counsellor'', "guidance counsellor" and "vocational guidance counsellor".

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Provide counselling services to K-12 students. Support Kootenay Discovery School. Support Fernie Secondary School. Support Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School

What you’ll need

Master's degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling, or Psychology; degree or formal training and teaching experience at the K-12 level; training or experience in trauma-informed practice; preference given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Pension
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