School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)·Elkford, British Columbia
Provide district-level Indigenous Education counselling support for Grades K-12. Support all communities within School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay). Deliver counselling services aligned with qualifications in counselling/psychology
</strong> T7-4051398 - Round 1 - ongoing until filled<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Description:</strong> District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Location:</strong> District position (Cranbrook & Elk Valley)<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Contract
Type:</strong> Full-time Continuing (1.0 FTE)<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Salary
Range:</strong> The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $70,392 to $119,187, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.<br></br> <br></br> <strong>Benefits:</strong> We offer a competitive benefits package and pension.</p> <p><br></br> <br></br> Terms and conditions pursuant to the Collective Agreement between the Cranbrook and Fernie Teachers' Association and School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).<br></br> <br></br> <strong>-Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.</strong><br></br> <br></br>
Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience in subjects and at a level specific to each<br></br> posting.</p> <p><br></br> <br></br> <strong>Job
Summary:</strong><br></br> </p><p>District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12</p><p>1.0 FTE continuing contract, starting September 8, 2026 or upon completion of the posting process.</p><p>Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling or Psychology. Must have a degree/formal training and or teaching experience at the K-12 level. It would be considered an asset to have training/experience in Indigenous ways of being and health. Preference will be given to Persons of Indigenous Ancestry.</p><p> This is a District position, and will support all of the communities within School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay). </p> <p><strong> </strong><br></br> <strong>Applicants:</strong><br></br> <br></br> All applicants are invited to apply through Make a Future. Applications should include a resume, certificates<br></br> and preferably at least three (3) current supervisory references.<br></br> <br></br>
Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.<br></br> <br></br> The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short listed<br></br> candidates will be contacted.</p><p><br></br></p><p> <br></br> Let School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) welcome you to the East Kootenays! Whether you will make your home in Cranbrook, Elkford or anywhere in between we have employment opportunities for you! What makes your family happy? City experiences, backcountry living, world class skiing, vibrant Arts communities, theatre, camping, lake and stream fishing; we can offer a lifestyle that many people can only dream about!<br></br> <br></br> With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every lifestyle. With close proximity to Calgary and the United States, your opportunities are as endless as your imagination! Check out our communities and see for yourself the opportunities that will await you with School District No. 5.<br></br> <br></br> There has never been a better time to explore the Southeast Kootenays. What are you waiting for?</p>
Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling, or Psychology.
Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience at the K-12 level.
Preference/asset: training and/or experience in Indigenous ways of being and health.
Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.
Preference will be given to Persons of Indigenous Ancestry.
Subject to Criminal Records Review Act
Market context
In British Columbia, K-12 district Indigenous education counsellor roles are typically in steady demand because schools need staff who can support student wellbeing, cultural connection, and academic engagement. These positions are competitive because they require a recognized master’s degree, K-12 experience or training, and preference is often given to candidates with Indigenous ways of being and health experience. If you are considering applying, review the district’s expectations closely and prepare examples of counselling work with children and youth. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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