Job Code: 4051398

Posting Number: T7-4051398 - Round 1 - ongoing until filled
Description: District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12
Location: District position (Cranbrook & Elk Valley)
Contract Type: Full-time Continuing (1.0 FTE)
Salary Range: The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $70,392 to $119,187, 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

District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12

1.0 FTE continuing contract, starting September 8, 2026 or upon completion of
the posting process.

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. It would
be considered an asset to have training/experience in Indigenous ways of being
and health. Preference will be given to Persons of Indigenous Ancestry.

This is a District position, and will support all of the communities within

School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).

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?

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Posted On

July 14, 2026 07:42 AM MST/MDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To

Support Staff, Management & Professionals

City

East Kootenay

School/Location

Counsellors

District

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Salary

$70,392 to $119,187

Employment Start Date

September 08, 2026

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

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

Apply