Guidance Counsellor

Position Title: Guidance Counsellor
Employment Type: Full-Time Staff | Non-Union
Annual Salary Range: $74,200 - $88,000
Division: Education
Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (On-site)
Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy (2 Positions)

We are an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education and a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Through our brands, including TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground‑breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario;

and award‑winning digital‑learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

As part of the TVO ILC team – the largest online secondary school in Ontario – the Guidance Counsellor will support students, implement curriculum practices relevant to guidance and career education, and assess and evaluate learning opportunities and experiences using a variety of data collection methods.

• Liaise with students, teachers, and parents, and work collaboratively with colleagues and various groups and committees, on matters regarding guidance services
• Provide support in the area of diploma requirements, diploma assessments and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
• Provide support in the administration of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing for eligible students
• Provide support to Administrative Services colleagues on student issues/concerns
• Develop and implement accommodation plans as required

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers with Guidance (Specialist) and Intermediate/Senior teacher qualifications
• Knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, district school board policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to guidance and career education
• Knowledge of all policy documents, course selection, and course sequencing
• Experience developing, using, and accommodating expectations based on the needs of all students, including knowledge of special education, accommodation, documentation, and legislation
• Proven leadership in developing and delivering services that promote inclusion, participation, creativity, and empowerment to build a vibrant community where safety and wellbeing are shared values
• Experience with prior learning assignments; familiar with Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) and Mature PLAR
• Solutions‑driven with excellent judgement and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, and a solid understanding of the past and new curricula and educational options relating to the distance learner
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Comfortable working with technology including Student Records Systems and various software applications
• Experience working with Indigenous students and understanding of Indigenous culture and ways of learning are assets.

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other’s through peer‑to‑peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight‑knit community – whether you’re a recent graduate or further along in your career, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on June 25, 2026.

Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? We encourage you to apply for consideration.

The posted salary range reflects the target hiring range for the position. Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

TVO does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by the hiring team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to accommodations.