Well-being Counsellor (Grade 9 - 12)Permanent Full-timeCommencing August 31, 2026For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. Our strategic plan was launched in January 2023, and we are continuing to make progress on our collective commitment to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be the leaders the world needs.Our Well-being Counsellors are experts in the social and emotional life of girls and the overall well-being of students. They build meaningful relationships with students and their families and are a part of identified students’ Circle of Care. They work closely with faculty, staff and school leadership to build engaging, relevant and culturally responsive social emotional learning programming, as well as provide one-on-one and group support as needed.What You’ll Do:Consults and collaborates with faculty in championing students’ well-beingProvides brief individual and/or group counselling to meet the social, emotional and well-being needs of studentsParticipates in Parent-Teacher and/or Counsellor-Parent conferencesProvides educational workshops for students and parents on topics related to well-beingIn collaboration with the Student Well-being department and the Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Global Citizenship, supports faculty and staff to foster an inclusive communityProvides support and crisis intervention for students as needed and communicates with appropriate stakeholders in a timely and responsive mannerMaintains confidential case records and review trends within the community to identify possible interventions in a timely manner.Collaborates in the development of a Grade 9-12 Advisory program and works with team members to ensure a whole school approach to well-being skill developmentProvides support for liaising with BSS Nurses, families, Vice Principals, Dean of Student Well-being and faculty to support student absences (e.G. concussion management/prevalent medical conditions/extended absences due to illness) and the return to schoolSupports the student transition between Grade 8 to 9 and the orientation process for incoming Grade 9-12 studentsActively engages in the Boarding program, consulting with Boarding advisors and providing programming and engagement with Boarding studentsHigh Performing Athlete ProgramAs needed, supports students with the significant demands of school and outside school commitments including coordinating with Learning Services for them to create a support plan or academic planAdministrativeMonitors and reviews student achievement during the assessment and reporting cycleHas ability to understand and interpret data that can be applied to professional and school goalsWho You Are:Master or Bachelor of Social Work, Psychotherapy, or other related fieldsExperience in a high school or educational settingExpert knowledge of the developmental, social/emotional and educational needs of studentsDemonstrated ability to take initiative, multi-task, adapt to change and work under pressure in a highly rigorous educational settingExceptional interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families and teachersExpertise in developing and facilitating student and parent workshopsCulturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness and a readiness to accept and respect othersWhy Work at BSS?At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees: trust and integrity, collaboration,



flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:Extensive health and dental benefits packageRobust pension plan with up to 8% matchLunch provided everyday!Use of on-site fitness centerProfessional Learning opportunitiesAnd a chance to be part of a great community!Annual compensation is based on our Faculty Grid, which factors in qualifications and up to 12 years of teaching experience:Entry to 6 Years: $69,000 – $98,000Over 6 Years: $99,000 – $134,000Future Growth: Rates are set to increase for the 2026–2027 academic year.BSS Values Diversity:BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work setting, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at (phone hidden), ext. 1920 or by email at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.Please note, this is an existing vacancy at the school. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Well-Being Counsellor (Grade 9 - 12) - C$69,000 - C$134,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Bishop Strachan School
📍 Winnipeg