Job Description

Strive to Excel ~ Serve with Humility ~ Lead with Integrity

St. John's-Ravenscourt School

provides a respectful learning community for our students that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living, and social responsibility in order to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR is an independent, co-educational Kindergarten to Grade 12 university-preparatory day school that prepares students for university and the challenges of the world beyond. We invite applications for the following position:

School Counsellor

St. John's-Ravenscourt School has an opening for a full-time School Counsellor position beginning in January 2026. Applicants should have experience teaching and counselling in a K-12 school setting. This position requires the ability to consult and collaborate with teachers, clinical services staff, administrators, and parents to support students' social and emotional well-being and development. Responsibilities also include the coordination of individual and small group wellness activities; development of behaviour plans and other care-related interventions.

Applicants for this position must hold a valid school counsellor certification in Manitoba or be eligible to obtain certification. Related professional learning will be considered an asset such as the completion of a Master of Arts degree in Counselling (or a related field) and/or certification as a Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Specialized training in trauma-informed care for students, Psychological First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and Violent Threat Risk Assessment would be considered an asset.

The candidate will be part of a dynamic campus environment where highly motivated students and dedicated staff combine to create a vital, inclusive community culture. Our faculty contribute to both curricular and co-curricular programming, supporting academics and school life opportunities for all students. Teachers receive competitive compensation and may apply for professional development funding. The candidate must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. Newly certified teachers are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should forward their applications including a cover letter, resume, a recent teaching evaluation and the names of three professional references by Friday, October 31, 2025, to: humanresources@sjr.mb.ca

By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2025-2026 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.

In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of our students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,410.00-$126,481.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person