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Company Description

A co-educational, not-for-profit independent school of approximately 580 students from Junior Primary through to Grade Twelve, situated in the south end of Halifax, the Halifax Grammar School is the leading and largest independent school in Atlantic Canada. The school motto – Enter to learn; go forth to serve – is central to the Grammar student’s experience. For more information about Grammar, please visit the School’s website at https://www.halifaxgrammar.ca

The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is seeking experienced, motivated and qualified individuals to apply for a full-time position as Student Life Coordinator beginning in August 2026.

Role Description

The Student Life Coordinator is a critical leadership position that integrates student leadership, wellness and inclusivity initiatives across all divisions, ensuring every student has the resources to flourish and a sense of belonging. The Student Life Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive student life programs and services designed to foster an inclusive, healthy, and high-achieving student body from Junior Primary through Grade 12. This role directly coordinates the school's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and leads Student Leadership and Wellness programming as part of the Student Success Team.

The Coordinator works collaboratively with faculty, school leadership, Learning Strategists, and IB Programme Coordinators to support the holistic development of students in alignment with the school’s mission, vision, and values.



This position does not provide clinical counselling or therapeutic services but plays a key role in student wellbeing, belonging and engagement, and leadership development.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree (Education, Counselling, Psychology, Leadership, or related field preferred)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in an independent school or similar setting, covering multiple divisions (e.g., Primary and Secondary)
- Solid understanding of adolescent development and mental health
- Demonstrated experience managing student support programs
- Demonstrated leadership of staff and complex student communities
- Strong knowledge of DEIB principles, as they relate to student development
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills

The successful candidate will be subject to passing and maintaining a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing . For further information about this opportunity, please contact Marlee Naipaul at or (phone hidden). Please quote SLC202604-L in your subject line. Applications should be received no later than April 23, 2026; however, we will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halifax Grammar School is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and encourage applications from the following underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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📌 Student Life Coordinator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Grammar School
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality