26-T-08 1.0 FTE District Elementary Counsellor

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Counsellor Vacancy

2025-2026

Posting Date : February 6, 2026

Competition # 26-T-08

1.0 FTE District Elementary Counsellor

Temporary : Immediately - March 13, 2026, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE : This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended.

Qualifications :

• BC Certification with Bachelor of Education Degree
• Master's Degree in Counselling
• Experience in Cognitive-Theory-Based Counselling with an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
• Previous successful experience in Counselling required
• Must be familiar with Inter-ministerial social agency protocols
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be experienced at working in a collaborative team setting
• Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and care plans
• An understanding of counselling supports through a Response to Intervention lens

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

Salary and Benefits :

Note : The successful candidate will require a valid driver's license and vehicle.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Kristi Crowe, Director of Instruction - Learning Services, at

Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia). Open until filled.

Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc : , KCTU, Schools