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:

• Maintain therapy caseloads
• Consult with school-based teams, parents, district staff, and community agencies
• Provide/facilitate professional development opportunities for School District No. 20 employees
• Active member of District Itinerant Team and District Counselling Team.

Salary and Benefits:

• The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

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 kcrowe@sd20.bc.ca.

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 ****www.makeafuture.ca Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: __http://www.makeafuture.ca,__www.sd20.bc.ca , KCTU, Schools

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Posted On

April 07, 2026

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Trail

School/Location

School Board Office

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Salary

$60,337 to $111,450

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

End Date

03/13/2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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