Student Services - Guidance Counsellor

De La Salle College is an independent, Roman Catholic, co-educational day school, founded in the teachings and traditions of St. John Baptist de La Salle. De La Salle continues to educate both young men and women from grades 5 – 12 in a truly Christian atmosphere. The College offers an advanced liberal arts curriculum, which is enhanced by a variety of enriched extracurricular programs enabling students to develop leadership skills, self-confidence and a sense of social responsibility. Through innovative curriculum, liturgical services, athletic programs, extracurricular activities and community service, our graduates go on to be scholars at some of the finest universities across the country and around the world. Moreover, they are responsible citizens and patrons of service to others.

Roles include:

• Assisting the Director of Student Services with the operation of the Student Services department
• Assisting with the commencement of the academic year i.e. timetable changes, timetable assignments and teacher submissions of course descriptions and/or report card descriptions
• Counselling students for academic and social/emotional support
• Working with students to build high school and university pathway plans
• Fulfilling various academic administrative duties, including registration, data entry, reporting, and Ministry requirements related to OEN, OSR, OST, PLAR, OSSLT, OnSIS etc.
• Providing support to the principal on guidance-related matters and Ministry of Education reports
• Assisting with the implementation of special events that occur throughout the school year
• Demonstrated passion and leadership in extra-curricular activities
• Working with students in both group settings and on a one-on-one basis to create an academic plan that relates to tangible career goals that will help students achieve personal success, feel encouraged and envision their future

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Education, OCT certification
• Qualifications in Guidance and Career Education
• Experience as a Secondary School Guidance Counsellor
• Skills to help provide academic advisory services to students
• Ability to implement student leadership lessons and workshops
• Liaising and communicating with teachers, students, parents and administrators
• Working with the universities/college application process for Canadian, US and International Schools
• Strong communication skills
• Strong collaborative skills

Candidates must provide:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificate of Qualifications
• Current pastoral reference if available

The College invites qualified individuals to apply by Friday, July 11, to .

De La Salle College offers a positive working environment with a competitive salary and benefits package, including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan when applicable. All employees of De La Salle College must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report. Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.