The ideal candidate will have:
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- Bachelor of Education Degree with post baccalaureate in counselling or a Masters in Counselling and/or Bachelor of Social Work
- The ability to plan and deliver a comprehensive counselling program that provides supervision, guidance and instruction for students in their social, academic and personal lives.

The counselling of students is an integral component of the education mission here at R.D. Parker Collegiate. The successful candidate must be confident performing the following duties and responsibilities:

- Holding meaningful and insightful conversations with students, faculty and parents, and mediating communication between these groups.
- Proactively identifying methods for growth, development and mentorship.
- Referring students for scholarships, internship and other academic and employment opportunities.
- Assisting students with scheduling to build a path to graduation.
- Planning and organizing classroom counselling sessions to address career, academic and personal issues among students utilizing community resources.
- Establishing and maintaining ongoing professional relationships with school staff, clinicians and other community service providers who work with students in and out of the school.
- Supporting students to identify effective ways to deal with habitual truancy.
- Experience relating to crisis intervention and therapeutic support for students dealing with challenges including, but not limited to, suicide prevention, trauma recovery, mental health, substance use/abuse, harm reduction, anxiety, depression, abuse, developmental trauma, post-traumatic stress, child protection, mental health diagnoses, family issues, grief and loss.

Crucial to this position is a commitment to culturally proficient education and a knowledge and sensitivity to the traditions of students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

Applicants are asked to provide copies of their certification.

Wages include one of the most generous packages in the province, and the rate of pay will be determined by our current collective agreement with the Thompson Teachers Association.

Moving Allowance may be available as per Administrative Procedure 2.A.040 available on the School District of Mystery Lake website.

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive resume stating qualifications, experience and references.

Inquiries can be directed to Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy at 204-677-6154.

The School District of Mystery Lake welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and minorities.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.