Job Description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Counsellor Vacancy

2025-2026

Posting Date: September 18, 2025

Competition # 25-T-71

1.0 FTE District Elementary Counsellor

Temporary: Immediately - December 19, 2025, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended.

Qualifications:

BC Certification with Bachelor of Education Degree Master's Degree in Counselling Experience in Cognitive-Theory-Based Counselling with an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice Previous successful experience in Counselling required Must be familiar with Inter-ministerial social agency protocols Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Must be experienced at working in a collaborative team setting Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and care plans An understanding of counselling supports through a Response to Intervention lens

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Maintain therapy caseloads Consult with school-based teams, parents, district staff, and community agencies Provide/facilitate professional development opportunities for School District No. 20 employees Active member of District Itinerant Team and District Counselling Team.

Salary and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Note: The successful candidate will require a valid driver's license and vehicle.
For further information, please contact Mrs. Kristi Crowe, Director of Instruction - Learning Services, at


Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by

4:00 pm, September 23, 2025.

Please note

we

only accept online applications. Please apply online through

Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.


We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools