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Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD) invites applications for the position of Counsellor, serving Barrhead area schools.

The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders through our online school Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at www.pembinahills.ca

The PositionIn the capacity of a Counsellor, the successful candidate must be a self-directed team player interested in providing supportive counselling to students and families. The ideal candidate will have interest and experience working with grade 7 to 12 students. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a collaborative environment. Hours of work will be 5 days/week at 7.5 hours/day following the school calendar. Duties to commence August 28, 2023.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in Psychology, Education, or related fields
• Formal training and/or experience in counselling
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to develop relationships with students built on rapport and mutual respect
• Able to work as a member of the team and also independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
• Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

The Benefits

• Excellent benefit package through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan which includes
  
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Extended Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Pension Plan through Local Authorities Pension Plan
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• 14 General and Board declared holidays

For further information, please contact:
Rob McGarva, Director of Student Services at 780-674-8506 or [email protected]
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
• Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted