Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor of Education from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology.
• Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate (or confirmed eligibility to obtain one).

Mandatory Requirements

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Provision of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the last 6 months).

Experience

• Experience working with children and youth in educational, counselling, or student support settings.
• Experience supporting students with social-emotional, behavioural, attendance, or mental wellness concerns.
• Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of student wellness, child and youth development, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to complete comprehensive assessments using Level B standardized tools. (Level C training is considered an asset).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, including awareness of Innu culture and values; fluency in Innu-Aimun is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Cultural awareness and responsiveness
• Organizational and time-management skills

Compensation and Benefits

Relocation and Regional Benefits

• Fully furnished, employer-provided housing
• Isolation allowance
• Labrador living allowance
• Annual travel allowance for personal use
• Paid charter travel between Goose Bay and Natuashish at the beginning and end of the school year, and during scheduled school breaks
• Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary
• 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits
• Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching of up to 5.5% of base salary
• Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary
• Retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in June
• Welcome back bonus for certified teachers, paid in September
• Relocation Allowance of $2,500
• Professional DevelopmentProfessional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval

Work-Life Balance

• Annual fitness and wellness allowance
• Paid personal leave provisions
• Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
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