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Temporary 100% School Support Counsellor
@ Renfrew County District School Board
Pembroke, Ontario
Overview
Renfrew County District School Board is hiring a temporary full-time School Support Counsellor at Champlain Discovery Public School in Pembroke, 35 hours per week, from now until June 28, 2027. The role supports student mental health, behaviour and attendance within a multi-disciplinary team. Hiring follows the collective agreement, and offers are conditional on a current vulnerable sector check.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health promotion in classrooms and school
- Give targeted support and intervention to students and groups
- Support students with behavioural exceptionalities
- Support children and youth facing mental health challenges
- Support students with attendance issues
Requirements summary:
- Two-year community college diploma in social services (CYW, SSW, BSW, BST) or equivalent
- Experience supporting child and youth mental health and well-being
- Experience working in a school setting is essential
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Social Work, Behavioural Science Technology |
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Renfrew County District School Board
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The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is in the north-eastern region of Ontario. Our district is bounded by the Ottawa River on the east and Algonquin Park on the west. Our southern-most schools are in Arnprior and our northern-most school is in Deep River. We have seven secondary schools and 24 elementary schools. In addition, we have adult high schools and Programs for Alternative Learning (PAL) in Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke and Barry's Bay.
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The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is in the north-eastern region of Ontario. Our district is bounded by the Ottawa River on the east and Algonquin Park on the west. Our southern-most schools are in Arnprior and our northern-most school is in Deep River. We have seven secondary schools and 24 elementary schools. In addition, we have adult high schools and Programs for Alternative Learning (PAL) in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Pembroke, ON |
| Organization type | Educational |
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November 5, 2026
THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
requires the following
TEMPORARY SCHOOL SUPPORT COUNSELLOR
SCHOOL: Champlain Discovery Public School, Pembroke
SCHEDULE: 100% of full time (35 hours per week)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum two year community college diploma in the social services field (e.g. CYW, SSW, BSW, BST), or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the RCDSB.
- Experience supporting child and youth mental health and well-being.
- Experience working within a school setting is essential.
DUTIES:
Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and following a tiered pathway for student support and access to mental health services, the School Support Counsellor will:
- Provide support for mental health promotion in the classroom and school.
- Provide targeted support and intervention to students and/or groups as needed.
- Provide support for students with behavioural exceptionalities.
- Provide support for children and youth facing mental health challenges.
- Provide support for students with attendance issues.
TERM: Immediately to June 28, 2027 (or return of incumbent)
Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement for the School Support Counsellors and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Positions will be filled by members of the Board's School Support Counsellor bargaining unit BEFORE external applications are considered. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.
Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the Board.
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources () throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
The RCDSB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our
employment practices. For more information please visit the page.
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