WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.
We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary is a Catholic high school serving Grades 8–12 in North Vancouver, with an enrollment of approximately 645 students. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counsellor to join our staff for the 2025–2026 school year. The successful candidate will provide personal, academic, and career counselling services to students in a supportive, Christ-centred environment, collaborating with staff and parents to promote student well-being and success.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Counselling, or related field.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) or BC School Counsellors’ Association preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school setting is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and support of the mission and values of CISVA.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team supporting the holistic development of students.

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students’ mental health, personal development, and well-being.
• Offer academic advising and assist students with course selection, post-secondary planning, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with teachers, administration, and parents to support student learning and growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, caring, and faith-based school climate.