Student Services Counsellor - 1.0 FTE - Temporary - Maple Creek, Wymark and Consul Schools -#4157

Swift Current, SK
On-site
Posted Nov 1, 2026
1 position

$67,871–$111,501 / year

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Employment type: Temporary
Posting language: English
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

Provide in-school counselling to support students facing everyday challenges and barriers to learning, connect students and families with wellness resources, and lead preventive programs that build skills across the school community. Advocate for students, help restore relationships and plan community contributions, and contribute to an effective school team.

Job details

A great place to go to school and work! Job Posting Student Services Counsellor Temporary - 1.0 FTE/37.5 hours per week Maple Creek Composite, Sidney Street, Wymark and Consul Schools Competition #4157 The Chinook School Division requires a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary student services counsellor beginning November 16th, 2026. The counsellor position will be responsible for all in-school counselling duties apart from career counselling. The counsellor will provide service to Maple Creek Composite, Sidney Street, Wymark and Consul Schools within the Chinook School Division #211. The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people. Chinook Is Committed To Supporting Diversity And Inclusion In Our Schools And Workplace As Indicated In Successful Candidates Are Expected To demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supporting a welcoming environment; present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity; identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and; take meaningful action. Start Date: November 16, 2026 End Date: December 31, 2027 Duties The Student Services Counsellor will: Ensure that students have opportunity and support in dealing with both day-to-day challenges and significant barriers to their learning and life; Ensure that students and families are able to access additional resources and personnel in pursuit of wellness; Lead preventative measures and programs in school endeavors that build skills in students, the school, and the community; Advocate for students and assist them in restoring relationships and making plans for student/youth and community contributions; Contribute to the development of a strong, diverse and effective team within the school. The successful candidate will have a commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division. Desired Qualifications Training, education and experience in psychology, counselling or social work is required; Effective interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students and family members; Comfort and ability to work in crisis management areas; Ability to build skills in staff, student, and family members. Salary range: $67,871 to $111,501 based on experience and education. Please submit your application electronically via Apply to Education including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #4157), a résumé, complete with three references and any supporting documents as soon as possible. Applicants will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For more information about this position, please contact Benita Struik, Superintendent of Student Services and Schools at (306)778-9200. Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search. While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer

What you’ll do

Requirements

Training, education, and experience in psychology, counselling, or social work are required. Candidates should have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be comfortable with crisis management, and be able to build skills among staff, students, and families.