Job Description

Posting:

Temporary

1.0

FTE

School

Counselor

Location(s):

Various

FMCSD

Schools

Start:

As

soon

as

possible

-

April

24

th

2026

Closing:

Open

until

filled

Job

Qualifications:

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools requires a temporary full-time School Counselor to support our schools and students. This position will begin as soon as possible through to April 24, 2026; with possibility of extension. This assignment is for experienced candidates who are able to work with a range of students from ECS (early learners) to grade 12.


This person will work collaboratively as a team with their administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents. The successful candidate will have specific knowledge and training in school counselling and be able to support regular classroom teachers with specialized teaching strategies in regard to supporting mental health including:


Having and maintaining a high level of knowledge regard current and developing best practices in the field of student mental health and wellness Working with their School Administration team to assesses crises as they arise and developing an appropriate plan for supporting those impacted by the crisis Provide training and education to staff in using various universal instructional approaches and strategies for communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, conflict resolution and self-regulation to build students' resiliency and independence through a trauma informed lens Provide small group and individual support for students who require communication and social skills, friendship/relationship development, self-regulation to build student success and independence Referrals for therapeutic supports to other community agencies who support children and families who have children with emotional and mental health needs Will supplement the religion/health programs, enhance student social skills, perspective taking and empathy development in whole class or small group settings Coordinates development of Instructional Support Plans, and ensures regular and timely completion of behavior plans for students with behaviour disorders Demonstrates compassion and uses a variety of effective communication techniques when communicating to staff, parents, and community agencies Having the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisors apprised of sensitive situations Consulting with the Division Psychologist and/or other school counsellors and engaging in the ethical decision-making process when encountering ethical concerns Advocating for students' wellness within the school and the community to increase education and awareness of mental health and wellness Possesses the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisor apprised of sensitive situations Providing career guidance and scheduling for high school students Providing post-secondary information, including scholarships, applications, employment opportunities, etc.

The

successful

applicant

should

either

hold

or

be

working

toward

a

Master

in

Guidance

and

Counselling

or

a

Master

of

Social

Work

with

advanced

practice

in

the

assessment

and

treatment

of

mental,

emotional,

and

behavioural

disorders/conditions.

They

must

be

eligible

for

or

in

process

of

obtaining

membership

in

an

applicable

accreditingbody.



We offer a competitive remuneration package including Alberta Blue Cross, Health Spending Account and Life & Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee,

plus:

Core Values that focus on Persons, Community, Responsibility and Learning Vibrant, supportive and diverse schools Commitment to Indigenous learning and engagement with our local Treaty 8 community Industry leading sports, STEM, and Fine Arts Programs Fort McMurray Allowance of $1,040 per month

The

successful

candidate

will

be

required

to

provide

a

Criminal

Reference

Check

and

a

Vulnerable

Sector

Check.

FMCSD

will

contact

past

and

present

employers

for

references.

All

FMCSD

employees

are

expected

to

be

computer

literate;

this

includes

fluency

with

e-mail,

Internet,

Google

Suite

and

MS

Office.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and an accompanying resume that details educational achievements and experience.

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools

9809 Main Street Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1T7

Tel: (780) 799 - 5700

Email: HR@fmcsd.ab.ca