Career Education Counsellor #3770

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Career Education Counsellor

Competition #3770

The Chinook School Division requires a full time (1.0 FTE) continuing Career Education Counsellor beginning August 26, 2025.

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook Is Committed To Supporting Diversity And Inclusion In Our Schools And Workplace As Indicated In Successful Candidates Are Expected To

• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;
• take meaningful action.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Career Education Counselor should be an experienced and dynamic professional interested in program development and student services. The successful applicant would have responsibilities for the following:

• Counseling services for students that relates specifically to their course options, program adaptations, graduation or credit requirements, scholarship/bursary applications, post-secondary applications;
• Career guidance services for students and parents;
• Leading and participating in the development and delivery of school Career Counseling to students in Grades 10-12;
  
  

Duties

• Developing and administering interest and ability inventories through myBlueprint and other platforms;
• Developing/supporting career and work explorations, potential credits and coursework selection including special credit support;
• Travel to various schools across the division;
• Communicating information and options for bursaries, transitions to post-secondary and career options;
• Advocating for student success in learning and transition;
• Consulting in student learning plans in conjunction with the instructional team members working to ensure student success;
• Work with all staff in creating equitable learning opportunities for all students; and
• The successful candidate will have a commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a teacher;
• Experience as an educational leader;
• Familiarity with Career Development Planning and Initiatives inclusive of Saskatchewan Curriculum;
• Familiar with and experience in counseling and related models;
• Ability to build skills in staff, students and family members;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation;
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion;
• Certified as a Teacher in good standing in Saskatchewan or the ability to be certified;
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Please submit your application electronically via Apply to Education including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #3770), a résumé, complete with three references and any supporting documents as soon as possible. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Kleisinger, Superintendent of Learning at (306)778-9200.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.