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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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