Temporary FTE School Counsellor

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

July 9, 2026

School Counsellor

SY

September 8, 2026 to November 30, 2026

0.40

$60,015 to $109,520 (proportionate to FTE)

Friday, July 17, 2026

School District 72 is looking for a temporary 0.40 FTE School Counsellor to join our team of educators at Robron Centre who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

The successful candidate will have the ability to support classroom teachers in understanding and planning for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in their classrooms; and, have a demonstrated interest and a strong commitment to the emotional and social development of adolescents.

• A master's degree in counseling (must include a 300-hour supervised practicum at an appropriate level).
• Successful teaching experience at the Elementary, Middle, or Secondary school level.
• A good understanding of the etiology of substance abuse and a thorough knowledge of successful prevention strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in helping students with social and learning difficulties.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies.
• Proficiency with related computer software and technology.
• A commitment to professional development and growth.

• An inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the BC Curriculum.
• Social/Emotional Learning and an in-depth knowledge of the BC Mental Health Framework.
• The incorporation of the First People's Principles of Learning.
• Diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Support for the growth and development of individual learners through differentiated learning techniques.
• The ability to work collaboratively with fellow teachers to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student.

The Campbell River School District proudly operates within its  strategic plan that prioritizes the following:

• Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
• Student-centred Learning Environments
• Evolving for Tomorrow

Following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:

• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures, and practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow‑capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural…