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Job ** ** Title: School Counsellor
Location: 'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School – Kitsumkalum, BC
Closing Date: July 17 th, 2026
Reports To: Principal
Position Overview
'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counsellor (0.4 FTE) to support students across Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our school is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. This position is ideal for someone who values trauma-informed practices and brings an Indigenous perspective to supporting student well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Deliver developmentally appropriate classroom lessons on topics such as emotional regulation, resilience, peer relationships, and mental health awareness
- Support students with academic planning, goal setting, and key transitions
- Apply trauma-informed practices to create safe, predictable, and supportive environments for all learners
- Incorporate and respect Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing in counselling approaches, and support Indigenous student success and well-being
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners, including Indigenous communities where appropriate
- Respond to student crises and coordinate referrals to external agencies when needed
- Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality standards
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counselling
- Eligibility for certification or registration as a School Counsellor in British Columbia
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting
- Training or demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice
- Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives in education and a commitment to ongoing learning in this area
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across a wide age range
- Ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Culturally responsive and inclusive approach to counselling
- Collaborative, organized, proactive mindset with an ability to take direction and work independently on targeted areas of support.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to:
Jaclyn Robinson, Principal
Email: principal@nagkschool.ca
Phone: (250) 615-2844
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Posted On
July 03, 2026 11:46 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 17, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Management & Professionals
City
Terrace
School/Location
'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School
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Salary
Dependant on Experience
Employment Start Date
August 31, 2026
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