Description
Vancouver Island North District, BC
0.80 FTE Temporary - Elementary Counsellor with Teaching Certificate
Commencing: ASAP to March 27, 2026
or return of the incumbent, whichever comes first
SD85 is accepting applications from teachers holding (or those eligible to hold) BC Certification for an elementary counsellor position. SD85 is a diverse district with a focus on creating safe and inclusive learning environments to support all learners.
The Elementary School counselor provides individual, group, and classroom counselling programs and advises school staff on a variety of educational topics.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Master's degree in Counselling;
- recent successful teaching experience at the elementary level, and recent successful experience as a school counsellor at the elementary level;
- understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, including First Peoples' Principles of Learning;
- knowledge and experience working with students with exceptionalities;
- training and experience in CPI, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Suicide Risk Assessment;
- successful experience liaising with parents, school-based teams, external agencies, and community-based professionals and coordinating SEL interventions using a multi- agency approach;
- strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills; and
- ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergent situations throughout the District and north island communities;
The starting annual salary for a full-time School Teacher/Counsellor position ranges from $64,368 to $112,637, with placement in the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The Remote Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for SD85 teachers payable at $3,035 over ten months.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should apply online through the Make a Future website ).
Alternatively, you may submit a résumé, transcripts, 3 supervisor references, practicum reports or teaching evaluations, BC teaching credentials, and an SD85 Application for Teaching (available at).
Apply By NOON MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 to:
Ms. Rena Sweeney, Assistant Superintendent
Vancouver Island North School District 85
Telephone: (250) 949-6618, Ext. 2229
Email:
Incomplete application packages will not be considered. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
We are honoured to live, learn, work, and play on the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw nations.
cc: VINTA January 14, 2026
