School Counsellor/ Success Coach

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of School Counselor or Success Coach located in Ecole Barrhead Elementary School. This position is full time and will commence August 25, 2025. This position is open to certificated staff, as well as support staff.

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately

3600 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also

provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders,

through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our

remarkable Division, please visit our website at

The

School - Ecole Barrhead Elementary School

Ecole Barrhead Elementary School

is a dual track school offering English and French Immersion from Kindergarten

through Grade 6 for over 600 students. Our aim is to deliver an education

program with continued support from parents and our community. We are dedicated

to the personal and academic development of our students as contributing

members of society. Our vision is that all students will gain the knowledge,

skills and attitudes to be dedicated, self-reliant, and responsible.

Qualifications:

• Valid Alberta Teaching

  Certificate with experience and masters level training in counseling

OR

• Registered Social

  Worker with training and experience specific to counseling

Requirements:

• Knowledge,

  understanding, and skills related to Trauma-Sensitive Practices (Bruce Perry)

• Knowledge,

  understanding and skills related to solution-focused brief counseling or other counseling modalities appropriate for working with children

• Understanding and

  application of mental health assessments and mental health prevention to triage

  needs and consider risk

• Ability to work as

  part of a team

• Ability to assess and

  address a wide range of student needs

• Comfort in referring

  students and families to other agencies

• Awareness of

  confidentiality and appropriate information sharing

• Be a strong team

  member but able to work independently

• Be committed to a

  learner-centered philosophy

• Maintain close contact

  with students, parents, and other stakeholders

• Monitor, guide and

  support students in their progress towards counseling goals

• Have excellent written

  and verbal communication skills

• Experience with small

  group interventions or classroom presentations would be an asset

For further information, please contact Rob McGarva, Assistant Superintendent of Student services at 780-674-8506

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

Apply at:

If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627

PLEASE NOTE:

• Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
• Verification of Education and relative experience is required.
  
  
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.