High School Counselor

Posting: Tempor ary 1.0 FTE High School Counselor
Location(s): Father Mercredi Catholic High School
Start: February 2026 June 25 2026
Closing: Open until filled

Job Qualifications:

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools requires a temporary full-time School Counselor to support our schools and students. This position will begin as soon as possible through to June 25 2026; with possibility of extension. This assignment is for experienced candidates who are able to work with students grade 7 - 12 at Father Mercredi Catholic High School.

This person will work collaboratively as a team with their administrators teachers staff students and parents. The successful candidate will have specific knowledge and training in school counselling and be able to support regular classroom teachers with specialized teaching strategies in regard to supporting mental health including:

• Having and maintaining a high level of knowledge regard current and developing best practices in the field of student mental health and wellness
• Working with their School Administration team to assesses crises as they arise and developing an appropriate plan for supporting those impacted by the crisis
• Provide training and education to staff in using various universal instructional approaches and strategies for communication and social skills friendship/relationship development conflict resolution and self-regulation to build students resiliency and independence through a trauma informed lens
• Provide small group and individual support for students who require communication and social skills friendship/relationship development self-regulation to build student success and independence
• Referrals for therapeutic supports to other community agencies who support children and families who have children with emotional and mental health needs
• Will supplement the religion/health programs enhance student social skills perspective taking and empathy development in whole class or small group settings
• Coordinates development of Instructional Support Plans and ensures regular and timely completion of behavior plans for students with behaviour disorders
• Demonstrates compassion and uses a variety of effective communication techniques when communicating to staff parents and community agencies
• Having the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisors apprised of sensitive situations
• Consulting with the Division Psychologist and/or other school counsellors and engaging in the ethical decision-making process when encountering ethical concerns
• Advocating for students wellness within the school and the community to increase education and awareness of mental health and wellness
• Possesses the ability to work independently and make decisions while keeping the supervisor apprised of sensitive situations
• Providing career guidance and scheduling for high school students
• Providing post-secondary information including scholarships applications employment opportunities etc.

The successful applicant should either hold or be working toward a Master in Guidance and Counselling or a Master of Social Work with advanced practice in the assessment and treatment of mental emotional and behavioural disorders/conditions. They must be eligible for or in the process of obtaining membership in an applicable accrediting body.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including Alberta Blue Cross Health Spending Account and Life & Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee plus:

• Core Values that focus on Persons Community Responsibility and Learning
• Vibrant supportive and diverse schools
• Commitment to Indigenous learning and engagement with our local Treaty 8 community
• Industry leading sports STEM and Fine Arts Programs
• Fort McMurray Allowance of $1040 per month

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail Internet Google Suite and MS Office.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and an accompanying resume that details educational achievements and experience.

Human Resources
Fort McMurray Catholic Schools 9809 Main Street
Fort McMurray Alberta T9H 1T7 Tel: (780)
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