Boarding Advisor

Note:

Apartment and meals are provided as part of the compensation package.

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice.

Boarding at BSS offers girls in Grades 8 to 12 a unique opportunity for growth and learning in a supportive environment where they reside on campus, enjoying convenient access to school facilities. Recognizing the significant step of leaving home, we prioritize support to ease the transition, fostering a warm and encouraging atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

Remain flexible and support the boarding program through various responsibilities, including office shifts, safety and attendance rounds, supervision of meals and activities, running daily programming, supporting student committees and events.

Expertly advise, support, mentor and empower boarders assigned to their family and advisor group, building meaningful relationships with their parents, teachers, and counselors.

Oversee meals, bed times and room tidiness within the Boarding house as well as following precise lock‑up procedures for the Boarding house each night, and operating alarms.

Monitor and support students’ academic, social, physical and emotional progress in an effective, non‑judgmental and non‑discriminatory manner that is sensitive to student diversity in the school community which promotes and preserves student and family autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Proactively communicate with parents and guardians to build supportive and trusting partnerships.

Ensure the Boarding Code of Conduct is familiar to students and staff, and when needed handle major and minor discipline issues, health issues, and other student concerns.

Living in Boarding at BSS

The apartment and meals are provided as part of the compensation package.

Live in boarding full-time from the end of August until the end of the School year (end of June).

Includes a furnished apartment (suitable for one person only) within the Boarding School; pets are not permitted.

The schedule, prepared by the Dean of Boarding, is composed of various day/evening/overnight and weekend shifts.

Extensive health and dental benefits package.

Administration contributes to a robust Pension Plan which is up to 8% match.

Use of on‑site fitness center and pool.

Who You Are

Relevant experience working with adolescents including living/working in a residential or camping environment.

University degree/college diploma in a related area of discipline such as Child and Youth Studies, Education or Social Work.

Understanding of the developmental stages of adolescent including their health and wellness needs.

Current Standard First Aid, CPR, Red Cross/LSS and NLS certifications are an asset.

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, judgment and decision making ability.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416‑483‑4325, ext. 1920 or by email at  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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