School Counsellor - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School

Job summary

Provide personal, academic, and career counselling services to students in a faith-based high school environment. Collaborate with staff and parents to support student mental health, well-being, and academic success.

Job details

Who We Are The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east. We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community. We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA. WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website. About St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith-centered, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success. We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft, but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging, and high expectations go hand in hand. Job Description St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary is a Catholic high school serving Grades 8–12 in North Vancouver, with an enrollment of approximately 615 students. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counsellor to join our staff to cover a maternity leave from October 2026 to October 2027. The successful candidate will provide personal, academic, and career counselling services to students in a supportive, Christ-centred environment, collaborating with staff and parents to promote student well-being and success. Duties & Responsibilities Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students' mental health, personal development, and well-being. Offer academic advising and assist students with course selection, post-secondary planning, and career exploration. Collaborate with teachers, administration, and parents to support student learning and growth. Provide crisis intervention and referrals to outside agencies when appropriate. Contribute to the development of a positive, caring, and faith-based school climate. Qualifications & Requirements Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Counselling, or related field. Registration or eligibility for registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) or BC School Counsellors’ Association preferred. Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is an asset. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to Catholic education and support of the mission and values of CISVA. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team supporting the holistic development of students. APPLICATION PROCESS Create your Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below) Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions Apply to this job posting Required Application Documents Cover Letter Resume Certificate/Diploma Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC) Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.) Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable) or For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

What you’ll do

Provide personal, academic, and career counselling services to students in a faith-based high school environment. Collaborate with staff and parents to support student mental health, well-being, and academic success.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field and a commitment to Catholic education. Registration with the BCACC or BC School Counsellors’ Association is preferred.

Benefits

• Cpp • Extended Medical • Dental

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Individual Counselling
• Small-group Counselling
• Academic Advising
• Post-secondary Planning
• Career Exploration
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Support
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare