Options Solutions is Canada’s premier comprehensive educational consulting practice. We achieve this by living our core values:

We create a safe space for adolescents to identify their interests and goals and to explore and discuss their educational options.

We equip students and families with the information and tools they need to make informed educational decisions.

We empower and motivate students to discover and define their own paths and to achieve success.

Options

Solutions is seeking a part-time Seasonal Writing Coach on a contract basis to join our talented team.

The Seasonal Writing

Coach helps guide grade 12 students through the university application process, which includes helping them to brainstorm, write, and edit their application essays.

The Seasonal Writing

Coach is a team member in weekly Writing Workshops, one of our most popular services, where they engage with students, offer constructive feedback, and contribute to the workshops’ fun and productive environment. All applicants must currently reside in British Columbia and be available to work both in-person and virtually from September 2026 to January 15, 2027. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

Conduct one-on-one student writing coach appointments

Facilitate group application writing workshops

Maintain communication with families to support them through the application process

Contribute positively to weekly Writing Coach meetings Qualifications:





Degree in English or related field (history, education, creative writing, etc.)

Experience in professional and academic writing

Experience teaching small group sessions and/or familiarity with adolescents and tutoring

Would be beneficial, but not required: knowledge of the Canadian, UK, and US post-secondary admissions processes Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and digital) skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback to students

Empathetic, with strong cross-cultural awareness

Ability to connect and build relationships with a wide range of adolescents and their families

Ability to express feedback about writing with conviction but also with a gentle hand

Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team workplace

Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work, and deliver/meet deadlines in a timely manner

Forward thinking, creative, and innovative

Proactive problem-solver

Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, and maintain confidentiality The Measures of Success:

Positive feedback from consultants, administration, and clients

High rebooking and return rate for clients

Build Options writing brand as professional, effective, and student-friendly

Positive feedback on group sessions Salary Range: $28-30 per hour, 10-20 hours a week.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Taryn O’Keeffe at [email protected].

📌 Writing Coach (Vancouver)
🏢 Options Solutions Educational Consultants
📍 Vancouver