Guidance Counselor

Region School Operations:
Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) 1-Year Term

Start date:

August 13, 2026

End Date (if Term):
June 7, 2027

Please note:

Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications:
Posted till filled.

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations , is seeking a Guidance Counsellor who is committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As a Guidance Counsellor in Nunavut, you will support student well-being and educational planning through relationships grounded in community. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:

• Building long-term relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community
• Supporting academic planning, career exploration, and personal development
• Working within the local context
• Collaborating with school staff to support student success
• Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Whale Cove, Nunavut
, Inuglak School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 185 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 23
. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:

• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values , principles and concepts of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• A certificate/degree or equivalent coursework in counselling will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut (International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.)

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written)
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts
• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.

• Experience providing guidance to students on graduation requirements and course selection
• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives Effective Behavior Supports)
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology

• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, toward post-secondary and labour market opportunities

• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team
• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Whale Cove, Nunavut : $21,564

• Applicants currently employed by the Government of…