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Guidance Counselor - Olive Grove School

The Muslim Association of Canada·Mississauga, Ontario

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The guidance counselor will support students in achieving academic and personal success by providing spiritual and behavioral guidance. They will collaborate with teachers and parents to develop and evaluate action plans for student progress.

Guidance Counsellor

MAC Olive Grove School is currently recruiting for a full-time Guidance Counsellor to join our team. You will be expected to work with students to understand their needs and support them to help them succeed at school.

You will leverage the Tarbiyah program at our school to help students reach their full potential.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Non-judgmental, reflexive and empathetic
  • Ability to encourage introspection, connection and ambition
  • Decisive but amenable to change
  • Energetic personality with strong interpersonal skills
  • Must have excellent listening skills
  • Outstanding verbal communication skills
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Desire to build current programs and maintain a strong niche in the community
  • Proven leadership experience in a K-12 setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Previous experience working with children in an Islamic school or working with Muslim youth.
  • Previous curriculum planning and teaching experience
  • Experience with school wide discipline
  • A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, developmental psychology, or a similar field

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • 1.
  • Guide students who may be unable to comply with the school’s student code due to circumstances beyond their control.
  • 2.
  • Assist students with making positive changes in their lives by providing guidance on spiritual practices that align with Islam.
  • 3.
  • Collaborate with parents and teachers to develop action plans that help the student achieve their academic goals 4.
  • Evaluate student’s advancement toward goal actualization 5.
  • Encourage continued and sustainable progress 6.
  • Communicate action plans with staff in advance with details, requirements, etc.
  • 7.
  • Obtain feedback from teachers regarding students’ progress

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and have proven leadership experience in a K-12 setting. Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills are essential for this role.

  • bachelor degree
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Curriculum planning
  • Student support
  • Discipline management
  • Guidance counseling
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Reflexive practice
  • Academic goal setting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Mississauga, Ontario
Posted
Aug 3, 2026
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Hiring organization

The Muslim Association of Canada

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a religious, educational, social, charitable and non-profit organization. MAC provides services and programs designed to assist in the holistic educational and spiritual development of the Muslim individual and family. A primary tenet of...

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TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Ontario guidance counselor market context

In Ontario, guidance counselor roles in K-12 settings are often competitive because schools look for candidates who combine student support skills with leadership experience and strong communication. This role stands out for applicants who can show a related bachelor’s degree, proven K-12 leadership, and the ability to build trust with students and staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then tailor your application to examples of counseling, coordination, or school-based leadership.

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