💼 Full-Time Position

School Counsellor

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York Region District School Board
📍 Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Location
Canada, Canada
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

POSITION: School CounsellorPOSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Student LifeACCOUNTABLE TO: Counselling Consultant, RCT-S (Registered Counselling Therapist, Supervisor)DIRECT REPORTS: NoneTEAMS & COMMITTEES: Student Life Committee, WellBeing Committee, others TBDCOMPENSATION: FTE 60%; Salary commiserate with qualifications and experiencePOSITION OVERVIEWThe School Counsellor is responsible for coordinating and delivering a comprehensive school counselling program that provides preventative and responsive services to support the personal, social, and educational needs of all students. The School Counselor will provide individual and small-group therapeutic support, implementing evidence-based interventions to foster social-emotional resilience. This role is pivotal in cultivating the executive functioning competencies, such as emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility, that are foundational to student academic achievement. The School Counsellor collaborates closely with teachers, stude...