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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Counsellor Vacancy

2025-2026

Posting Date: February 6, 2026

Competition # 26-T-08

1.0 FTE District Elementary Counsellor

Temporary: Immediately – March 13, 2026, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended.

Qualifications

BC Certification with Bachelor of Education Degree

Master's Degree in Counselling

Experience in Cognitive-Theory-Based Counselling with an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice

Previous successful experience in Counselling required

Must be familiar with Inter-ministerial social agency protocols

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Must be experienced at working in a collaborative team setting

Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and care plans

An understanding of counselling supports through a Response to Intervention lens

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Maintain therapy caseloads

Consult with school-based teams, parents, district staff, and community agencies





Provide/facilitate professional development opportunities for School District No. 20 employees

Active member of District Itinerant Team and District Counselling Team.

Salary and Advantages

The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Note: The successful candidate will require a valid driver's license and vehicle.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Kristi Crowe, Director of Instruction – Learning Services, at

Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia).

Open until filled.

Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through

Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools

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