Job Code: 4045656

Posting Number: T7-4045656 - Round 1
Description: Counsellor - Grades K-12
Locations: Kootenay Discovery School (Fernie Learning Campus), Fernie Secondary School & Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School
Contract Type: Part-time Temporary (0.886 FTE)
Salary Range: The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $62,367 to $105,599, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

Terms and conditions pursuant to the Collective Agreement between the Cranbrook and Fernie Teachers'
Association and School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).
-Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.
-Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience in subjects and at a level specific to each
posting.

Job Summary:
Counsellor - Grades K-12

0.886 FTE temporary contract, starting September 8, 2026 or upon completion of
the posting process to December 18, 2026, or return of the incumbent.

Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in
Counselling, Psychology in Counselling or Psychology. Must have a
degree/formal training and or teaching experience at the K-12 level. Must have
training and or experience in trauma informed practice.

This is a District position, and 0.30 FTE of this position will support
Kootenay Discovery School, 0.286 FTE will support Fernie Secondary School and
0.30 FTE will support Jaffray Elementary/Jr. Secondary School. Please note
that all work will be on site.

Applicants:
All applicants are invited to apply through Make a Future. Applications should
include a resume, certificates
and preferably at least three (3) current supervisory references.

Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO
PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records
Review Act. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.

Let School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) welcome you to the East
Kootenays! Whether you will make
your home in Cranbrook, Elkford or anywhere in between we have employment
opportunities for you! What makes your family happy? City experiences,
backcountry living, world class skiing, vibrant Arts communities, theatre,
camping, lake and stream fishing; we can offer a lifestyle that many people
can only dream about!

With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every
lifestyle. With close proximity to Calgary and the United States, your
opportunities are as endless as your imagination! Check out our
communities and see for yourself the opportunities that will await you with
School District No. 5.

There has never been a better time to explore the Southeast Kootenays. What
are you waiting for?

Posted On

June 18, 2026 03:21 PM MST/MDT

Closing Date & Time

June 25, 2026 12:00 PM MST/MDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Part Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To

Support Staff, Management & Professionals

City

East Kootenay

School/Location

Multiple locations

Salary

$62,367 to $105,599

Employment Start Date

September 08, 2026

End Date

12/18/2026

Mandatory Document

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Resume
• Transcripts

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