Academic Guidance Counsellor

Are you a thoughtful and student-centered educator who is passionate about helping young people navigate their academic journey and pursue meaningful post-secondary pathways? Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to invite applications for the position of Academic Guidance Counsellor on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity toprovidecomprehensive academic guidance to students, support post-secondary planning and applications, and contribute to the effective coordination of NBS's Academic program.

Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training and community engagement to groundbreaking health initiatives. NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.

Reporting to the Academic Principal, the Academic Guidance Counsellor playsan important rolein supporting students across NBS through academic counselling, university guidance, and post-secondary planning.

Working in a collaborative school environment, you will support students inidentifyingand pursuing post-secondary pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, goals, and aspirations. You will work closely with students, families, teachers, and school leadership to support academic planning, course selection, applications, scholarships, and successful transitions beyond secondary school.

As a key partner to the Academic Principal, you will also contribute to the effective administration and coordination of the Academic program, including student timetabling, staff scheduling, day-to-day academic matters, and administrative priorities. The role may also provide occasional classroom coverage when required.

This role is ideal for an experienced educator and counsellor who is knowledgeable about post-secondary pathways, highly organized, approachable, and committed to supporting students through thoughtful, inclusive, and student-centered guidance.

• You make a meaningful difference in students' academic journeys and aspirations
• You build trusted relationships with students and families and help them navigate important educational decisions
• You work collaboratively with teachers, school leadership, and colleagues across NBS
• You contribute to academic planning, university applications, scheduling, and other initiatives that support student success
• Every day brings opportunities to guide, problem-solve, collaborate, and respond to the diverse needs of students
• You become part of a creative, collaborative, and mission-driven organization committed to supporting the whole student

• Provide Student Guidance :
  
  Provide comprehensive guidance and academic counselling to students across the school, supporting them in identifying post-secondary pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, goals, and aspirations
• Support Post-Secondary Planning:
  
  Guide students through course selection, academic planning, post-secondary applications, scholarships, and transition planning
• Advise Students and Families:
  
  Provide clear and informed guidance to students and familiesregardingpost-secondary programs, admission requirements, application timelines, and opportunities
• Maintain Post-Secondary Knowledge:
  
  Maintain current knowledge of Canadian and international post-secondary institutions, programs, admissions requirements, and emerging pathways
• Support Student Success:
  
  Monitor student academic progress and collaborate with teachers, Academic leadership, and families toidentifyneeds and support student success
• Maintain Student Records:
  
  Maintainaccur…