New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity
New Westminster Schools seeks qualified Counsellor for the following position:

Temporary 0.6 FTE Elementary School Counsellor

About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the advantages of both city and small town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential. These position is effective October 29, 2026 and will end on December 18, 2026 or with possibility of extension at full or reduced FTE.

Required Qualifications & Desired Attributes:

Masters degree in School Counselling

Valid BC Teachers Certificate





Knowledge of diverse student needs and inclusive practices

Ability to support the delivery of prevention and wellness programs

Awareness of community-based counselling services

Ability to support and collaborate with School-Based Teams

Excellent communication skills

Compensation
Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $63,361.00 to $117,583.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [email protected].

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.

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📌 Elementary School Counsellor (British Columbia)
🏢 School District #40 (New Westminster)
📍 British Columbia