School District #49 (Central Coast) – Temporary School Counsellor

September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

 

Job Summary

As a School Counsellor, you play a pivotal role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being within an education setting. You provide guidance, counselling, and advocacy to help students navigate personal challenges, academic obstacles, and social issues. Whether it’s assisting with offering emotional support during difficult times, or facilitating conflict resolution, you work collaboratively to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to students’ overall growth and success.

As a member of the School District 49 (Central Coast) Team, job duties include the following:

• Document and report activity in alignment with School District 49 (Central Coast) practices and support internal and external reporting as required including maintaining accurate case management, file recording and monthly reporting systems.
• Attend relevant professional training and meetings when directed.
• Participate in staff development, staff meetings and department meetings as required.
• Participate in data collection and evaluation tasks as requested.
• Bring expertise and related experience to provide a range of services including assessment and screening, consultation, and therapeutic services.

Knowledge and Skills Familiarity and experience in Indigenous Communities:

• Knowledge of indigenous culture and practices including from the territory in which the work of School District 49 (Central Coast) takes place; Ability to speak about one’s own indigenous culture, if applicable, and any communities the (prospective employee has previously lived in or held jobs within).
• In-depth knowledge of the experience of indigenous peoples in Canada including the ongoing processes of colonization, discrimination, and structural violence, and the effects on the health and wellbeing of indigenous communities.
• Knowledge and practice of providing community-based services to indigenous peoples using philosophies of cultural humility and cultural safety.

Communication Skills and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners.
Leadership Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work independently and be part of an integrated community team and in partnership with a variety of agencies.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining composed and maintaining a professional attitude in high stress situations.
• Proven ability to work independently and be part of an integrated community team and in partnership with a variety of organizations.

Qualifications/Education:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A Master’s degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in counselling children and consulting with school staff & parents.
• Preference will be given to candidates eligible for certification with the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or the Association of BC School Counsellors. Work Experience
• A minimum of 2 years providing school counselling services.
• Relevant experience working within Indigenous communities and/or non-profit organizations is preferred, specifically in addressing the trauma of Day and Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals and other colonial processes and institutions.

The annual salary range for this position is $68,529 to $118,727 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance) 49-Salary-Grid-2024-as-of-March-1-2024.pdf (bcpsea.bc.ca) plus $1,200 for moving expenses. A successful Criminal Record Check must be completed prior to acceptance of employment.

Please forward your resume by 4:00 PM on April 16, 2026 to: tmoren@sd49.ca

Mr. Stephen Dishkin
Superintendent of Schools
PO Bag 130
Hagensborg, BC
V0T 1H0
Phone: (250) 982-2691
Email: tmoren@sd49.ca

Only the applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

School District #49 (Central Coast)

Continuing Learning Assistance Resource Teacher (1.0 FTE)

September 1, 2026
Internal/External

A continuing full time (1.0) Learning Assistance Resource Teacher is required by School District #49 (Central Coast), the assignment will be at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School effective September 1, 2026. Interested teachers who are a member or who are eligible to become a member of the College of Teachers are invited to apply. School District 49 (Central Cost) offers one of the highest salaries in the province, together with an allowance for moving expenses and rental subsidy.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

•Specialized training in inclusive education
•Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to support the learning of students with a variety of needs
•Knowledge of effective research-based teaching strategies and formative assessment techniques
•Ability/experience to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments, curriculum-based assessments, and diagnostic teaching methods
•Ability to implement extensive Individual Education Programs (IEP’s) (detailing adaptations and modifications) in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students and district resource personnel
•Ability/experience to support students designated with Chronic Health
•Training and experience in working with ELL/ESD students and files
•Ability to support teachers within their classrooms to create inclusive learning environments
•Wide range of teaching and management strategies
•Knowledge of numeracy and literacy curriculum in K-12
•Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with diverse needs
•Ability/expertise to work with students either individually or in small groups or in a classroom setting
•Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative and organizational skills
•Advocacy for and empathy with students with diverse needs
•Ability to work with students experiencing learning and/or behavioral challenges
•Ability/expertise to collaborate with classroom teachers and team-teach when warranted to support the learning of diverse needs students
•Willingness to work collaboratively with the inclusive education departments/teams and school administration
•Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
•Knowledge of Indigenous World View and understanding
•A team approach to school planning
•Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability to work co-operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting
•A strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders
•A Master of Education (M.Ed.) is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

This position may include other assigned duties.

The annual salary range for this position is $72,983 to $126,238 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance). Moving expenses up to $1,200 as well as rental subsidy up to $2,000 available to eligible candidates.

Applications containing details of education, relevant experience and references will be accepted until 4PM on April 22, 2026.

Applications should be submitted to: tmoren@sd49.ca

Attention: Mr. Barry Squires
School District #49 (Central Coast)
PO Bag 130
Hagensborg, BC
V0T 1H0
Phone: (250) 982-2691 Fax: (250) 982-2319
Email: tmoren@sd49.ca