School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Counsellor Vacancy

2026-2027

Posting Date: July 7, 2026

Competition # 26-T-41

0.6 FTE District Elementary Counsellor

Temporary: September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

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 $64,012 to $118,237, 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, July 16, 2026.

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