Internal/External Competition #26-76 NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4702 Huwilp Road, Phone: (phone hidden) PO Box 240 Fax: (phone hidden) Current Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 About The Nisga’a School District In the Nisga’a School District, we uphold our responsibility to nurture the whole child in ways that honour Nisga’a Ayuuḵ, our shared values, and Sayt K’il̓im Goot—our commitment to working together with one heart, one path, one nation. Our learning is rooted in culture, community, and the teachings passed down through our ancestors. We serve students throughout the Nisga’a Nation, carrying forward our obligation to reconciliation through genuine relationships, respectful practice, cultural safety, and education that responds to the needs of our people.

Our home in the Nass Valley offers a place unlike any other—rich with opportunities for outdoor exploration, on-the-land learning, and deep cultural connection. It is a place where living, learning, and leading are woven together with the land, the language, and the strength of our Nation. The Nisga’a School District is seeking a K–12 Itinerant Student Counsellor to support students across Nisga’a schools.

The Student

Counsellor works within relationship‑centred, community‑connected learning environments and contributes to reconciliation through respectful, culturally responsive counselling practices that support student wellbeing. Working collaboratively with school‑based teams, families, and community partners, the role focuses on promoting social‑emotional wellbeing, mental health, and student resilience across the district. This is an itinerant position that requires regular travel between schools.





Provide counselling services to students across K–12, including individual, small‑group, and preventative programming Support student social‑emotional wellbeing, mental health, and positive coping strategies Collaborate with school teams to support students experiencing behavioural, emotional, or attendance‑related challenges Participate in school‑based team meetings and contribute to coordinated planning and student support Collaborate with partner agencies and service providers, including Nisga’a Valley Health Authority, Nisga’a Children and Family Services, Provincial School Outreach, and other community partners Contribute to crisis response, safety planning, and student support as required Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate and eligibility to work as a School Counsellor Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or a related field Training and experience providing counselling services to children and youth Valid BC Driver’s Licence and ability to travel between schools within the Experience providing counselling services across elementary and secondary school settings Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, families, and school teams Experience collaborating with community agencies and external service providers Market-competitive salary aligned with the BCTF salary grid Access to affordable, partially furnished staff housing (subject to availability, $350–$600 per month) Mentoring and instructional coaching We thank all applicants for their interest in the Nisga’a School District; Nisga’a School District No.

📌 Itinerant Student Counsellor (British Columbia)
🏢 Nisga'a School District 92
📍 British Columbia