Personal Counsellor  

Middle School 

1-Year Term, Part-Time (0.6 FTE) starting September 1, 2025 

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.    

If you are a professional who inspires students, is passionate about holistic learning and is driven to help young people shape their lives, this is a role, a school and a place for you. 

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence. Our faculty members enjoy small classes, modern facilities, and substantial preparation time that creates opportunities to understand their students and to make a real impact in their lives. Faculty salaries and benefits exceed the local public school districts and are supported by an exciting professional development program. As lifelong learners, and with students at the centre, SMUS faculty are capacity builders by nature and inspiring educators by practice. 

Our students from all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service, experiential and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary faculty that is committed to academic excellence, character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes all of these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life. 

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong. 

The Position: 

The Middle School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Personal Counselor who cares deeply about the welfare of our students, works collaboratively with a professional team of educators, and is committed to our educational philosophy. 

The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities: 

Excellent counselling skills. 
Comprehensive understanding of Counselling Theories. 
Case management skills. 
Ability to work collaboratively as a part of a high functioning team. 
Strong communication skills both verbal and written. 
Excellent interpersonal skills. 
Evidence of excellent record keeping skills. 
Strong sense of student advocacy. 
Crisis management skills. 
Strong commitment to ongoing professional learning. 
Growth mindset and ability to offer and receive professional feedback. 
Commitment to pastoral care and to delivering high quality education through a holistic lens. 
Consistent and professional communication with students, faculty and parents. 
Liaising with teaching faculty, parents and administration as an advocate for students. 
Practicing professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications: 

A Masters Degree in Counselling. 
Minimum of 5 years’ experience Counselling, preferably in a school setting. 
A solid understanding of the emotional and social development of youth. 
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with adolescents. 
Proven ability in working effectively with teachers and parents. 
A valid BC Teaching Certificate or equivalent, preferred. 

Salary: 

Annual salary range: $44,424 – $71,899 

Criminal Record Check: 

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children. 

Application Details: 

Please apply by 2:00 pm on Monday, March 28, 2025.