School Counsellor - St. Patrick's Regional Secondary

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA - Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment- Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental- Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer- If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website. ABOUT St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is a faith community deeply committed to the spiritual growth of our students and of all people associated with our school. We follow and are inspired by the teachings of Jesus transmitted through Holy Scripture as well as the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We are proud to be an institution steeped in tradition and dedicated to “Excellence”. Collaborating with parents and our parish community, our educators help with the formation of the whole student through integrating faith in all subjects and by supporting students in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs, including individual and team sports, leadership, choir, music, art, theatre, media, robotics, campus ministry, catholic social teaching, and more. Our school is located in the growing city of Vancouver, just off Main Street, one of the city’s liveliest areas, known for its several shops, cafes, and restaurants. In addition, our school is only a short commute to some of Vancouver's best beaches and other attractions, including Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Kitsilano Beach, and English Bay. Learn more about our school: www.stpats.bc.ca JOB DESCRIPTION Core Competencies & Specific Qualities:? Compassion and care for the mental well-being of young people? Understanding of and affinity for working in a Catholic school environment? Dynamic, energetic, willing to work collaboratively with other counsellors and teachers? Master's Degree in Counselling? Teaching Certification preferredResponsibilities will include:? Meet with and counsel young people in a school setting? Refer students to appropriate health care agencies and providers when necessary? Liaise with administrators, teachers, parents, and other healthcare professionals? Work with teachers and student leaders to promote positive mental health, and social and emotional well-being? Contribute to co-curricular/extra-curricular life of the schoolQuestions regarding this job posting may be directed to, Principal, Ralph Gabriele at rgabriele @cisva.bc.ca. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Create your Make a Future profile 2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions4. Apply to this job posting REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS - Cover Letter- Resume- Certificate/Diploma - Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)DOWNLOAD FORMS - Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)- Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to 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.