Elementary Counsellor

Job Code: 3985029

Job Details

ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

Temporary, Full-Time

Immediately until June 30, 2026. Assignment may possibly be extended.

The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.  

The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs.  The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.

We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District.  There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement.  Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.

Burnaby School District is seeking a Temporary Elementary Counsellor (Full-Time).

Required Qualifications: 

  • Masters degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology
  • Possess or be eligible for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Successful teaching experience at the appropriate level

Application Details:

Your application should include your cover letter, resume, professional credentials, supporting documents, and a minimum of three references.

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities. 

Posted On
October 23, 2025 03:18 PM EST/EDT
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time, Contract
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Burnaby
School/Location
Multiple locations
Salary
$59,711 to $109,942
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
  • Certificates & Diplomas
  • Reference Letter(s)
  • Transcripts