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Elementary Counsellor

@ School District #41 (Burnaby)

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Burnaby, British Columbia

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School District #41 (Burnaby) is hiring a temporary part-time Elementary Counsellor at 0.4 FTE, running until the return of the incumbent or June 30, 2027, with a possible extension. The role supports K-12 students in a large, culturally diverse district and requires a master's in counselling or counselling psychology plus teaching experience. The contract is for a fixed term and is part-time.

Responsibilities:

  • Support elementary students' emotional, social and learning needs
  • Work within district elementary schools
  • Collaborate with staff, families and community supports

Requirements summary:

  • Master's degree in counselling or counselling psychology
  • Possess or be eligible for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Successful teaching experience at the elementary level

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsBC Professional Teaching Certificate
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studyCounselling, Counselling psychology

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Job description

ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

Temporary, Part-time 0.4 FTE

Immediately until return of incumbent / June 30, 2027. 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 (Part-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.

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