Job detail

School Counsellor

Sipekne'katik

OTHER
Posted 3/16/2026

Location

Indian Brook, Nova Scotia

Core responsibilities

The school counsellor will lead the coordination of a comprehensive counselling program at lsk school, focusing on preventative and responsive services for student learning. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counselling for personal, social, emotional, and educational needs, and managing the program's effectiveness.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a valid nova scotia teacher's certificate and a master of education degree in counselling or equivalent, along with relevant counselling practicum or a minimum of one year of experience in education. Additional requirements include proficiency in microsoft office, willingness to obtain first aid/Cpr-C, and the physical ability to manage dysregulated children.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateMicrosoft OfficeDiversityProfessional DevelopmentConfidentialityGroup CounsellingCultural CompetencyEthical Decision-MakingCommunity PartnershipsIndividual CounsellingHuman RightsInclusive EducationEmotional Needs SupportCross Cultural UnderstandingRace RelationsCounselling Program ManagementEducational Needs Support

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Sick leave
  • Personal leave