Posted 8 hours ago
80% Permanent Guidance Counsellor
@ Portage la Prairie School Division
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Overview
Portage la Prairie School Division is hiring an 80% permanent Guidance Counsellor, starting January 4, 2027. The role supports middle and senior years students with guidance counselling, within a division that offers professional development, a teacher mentorship program and a student services program. The posting requires a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate, a Manitoba School Guidance Counsellor Certificate and five years of teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance counselling to middle and senior years students
- Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and community partners
- Maintain student records and documentation per divisional and provincial requirements
- Foster safe, inclusive and equitable learning environments
Requirements summary:
- Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing
- Valid Manitoba School Guidance Counsellor Certificate
- Minimum five years of teaching experience
- Experience in middle and/or senior years guidance counselling
- Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Manitoba Teaching Certificate, Manitoba School Guidance Counsellor Certificate, Clear Criminal Record check, Child Abuse Registry check |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Portage la Prairie School Division
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
The Portage la Prairie School Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Guidance Counsellor to join our team commencing January 4, 2027.
The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to providing excellent educational programs to help students learn and mature. The Division believes strongly in the concept of community and promotes the provision of appropriate programs to meet the varied needs of students.
We offer robust professional development, a teacher mentorship program, and a comprehensive student services program for all our schools.
Qualifications:
- A valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing
- Valid Manitoba School Guidance Counsellor Certificate
- Demonstrated experience in middle and/or senior years guidance counselling
- Minimum of five years teaching experience
- Strong communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse learning environments
- Ability to maintain student records and documentation in accordance with divisional and provincial requirements
For more information , please visit our website at
To be considered you MUST apply directly at:
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 13, 2026 at noon
The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of all communities, and actively works to support that. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of situations, to support Persons with Disabilities within our workplaces. We offer safe and diverse workplaces, and strive to foster internal supports and collaboration for our diverse staff. Applicants may request accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
This is a unionized position. Clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks are required of all employees of the Portage la Prairie School Division.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note: Teachers employed with the Portage la Prairie School Division may qualify for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, a federal initiative for teachers working in rural communities with populations under 30,000. Details can be found at Canada Student Loan Forgiveness on the Canada.ca website
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