**Posting #**T2501195(T)

Posting Date22 Aug 2025

Posting Close Date27 Aug 2025 12:00 PM (CDT)

CategoryTeacher, K-12

TypePERMANENT CONTRACT

DescriptionCounsellor, K-8

Location

George Fitton School

Start Date02 Sep 2025

End DateContinuous

FTE/Hours0.50 per week

Job Description & Requirements

We are seeking a qualified Guidance Counsellor who must possess:

• A Manitoba Teacher's Certificate, or eligibility for teacher certification in the Province of Manitoba.
• Guidance Counselling coursework and practicum, working towards obtaining a Master's of Education Degree in Guidance and Counselling within a three-year period.
• Five years successful teaching experience.
• A strong academic background with thorough knowledge of school programs in a range of grade levels and the ability to access community resources.
• Experience in working collaboratively with staff and support agencies to address the needs of students individually, in groups, and in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Training in areas such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment, Suicide Prevention, Solution Focused counselling, and motivating reluctant learners, and demonstrated ability to assist with the creation of a safe and healthy environment for students.
• Experience in the philosophy of a multi-age classroom as it relates to curriculum planning and implementation, instructional diversity, and classroom learning environment.

Position

Position

Location

Start Date

End Date

FTE / Hours

Rate

Teacher - Student Support

George Fitton School

02 Sep 2025

Continuous

0.50

0.00

Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources: human.resources@bsd.ca

Applications may also be received by fax 204-727-7189 or email: human.resources@bsd.ca. Applications must quote the competition number and be received no later than 12:00 noon on the deadline date shown above. Faxed or emailed applications must include a Brandon School Division teacher application form, a cover letter and comprehensive resume, including the names and contact information of three teaching references, a copy of your Manitoba Teacher’s Certificate, your post secondary transcript(s), and your most recent performance appraisal. Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.