School Counsellor - Our Lady of Fatima School

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese  (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community. 

We are a vibrant school system  with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses  on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Fatima School is seeking a caring, compassionate, and dedicated School Counsellor to support the social, emotional, and personal well-being of our elementary school students.

This is a part-time position of one day per week, working with students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group counselling to elementary-aged students.

Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or interpersonal challenges.

Help students develop positive coping strategies, self-regulation skills, resilience, and healthy relationships.

Collaborate with teachers, school administration, and parents, as appropriate, to support student well-being.

Assist in identifying student needs and recommending appropriate strategies and resources.

Maintain confidentiality and professional documentation in accordance with applicable professional standards and school policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

A relevant degree and appropriate counselling qualifications.

Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school or similar setting.

Knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning, and age-appropriate counselling strategies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A warm, approachable, and compassionate manner.

Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and school administration.

Commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Experience in a Catholic school environment and an understanding of Catholic education would be considered an asset.

Position Details

Location: Our Lady of Fatima School, Coquitlam, BC

Schedule: One day per week

Start date: As soon as possible

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions 
4. Apply to this job posting
   

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Certificate/Diploma
• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference
  
  *For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.