CBVRCE 2026-2027 NSTU - SCHOOL COUNSELLOR, Various Locations (Probationary)

Job Description

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.  We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.   Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. 

Application Deadline:     Open until filled.

Applicants must provide the following:

CBVRCE is seeking qualified school counsellors for the expansion of the school counselling program.  Specific schools will be identified in June 2026 as we proceed through our staffing processes.

Qualifications & Competencies

Degree must include graduate level courses in: 

Courses related to counselling skills and practice are encouraged to be completed in an education setting and in-person rather than virtually.

Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice - Counsellors are expected to have reviewed and demonstrated proficiency with the CCPA Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice in their role as a School Counsellor.

Minimum 400 hour supervised practicum that includes a minimum of 150 hours of direct client counselling and between 50-75 hours of counselling in group settings.  The supervisor must have 4 years of counselling experience and practica completed in a school setting is preferred.

PLEASE PROVIDE A COVER LETTER WHICH DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Reporting to the Coordinator of Program Partnerships and the school principal, the school counsellor within the CBVRCE has a significant role to play in the design and delivery of the Comprehensive School Counselling Program, focusing on proactive, preventative, and responsive programs and services. The comprehensive school counselling program is a flexible program designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the schools, students and families/communities served. Working collaboratively in a team environment, the school counsellor must be a licensed teacher with a Master's Degree level training in counselling who assists students, parents/guardians, teachers and school administrators by providing counselling, consulting, coordinating and program management in the areas of personal, social, educational and career related matters.  The school counsellor must demonstrate competencies in the areas of knowledge, skill, and attitude.  Please see the most recent provincial document for specific competencies. 

Salary is as per NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement