Top School Counsellor Jobs in B.C.
British Columbia is seeking dedicated school counsellors to support student learning throughout the province.
Counsellors provide support services to students, parents, and school staff. They advise on educational issues, career planning and personal development. Counsellors may teach regular courses, conflict resolution, social skills or life skills.
In many school districts, counsellors are certified teachers and must be members of the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Teacher Regulation Branch. They may also be members of the British Columbia School Counsellors Association.
Why Be a School Counsellor in B.C.
Many people know that British Columbia offers incredible access to nature, even in major urban centres, robust and diverse cultural experiences, and a laid-back coastal lifestyle. Beyond its stunning scenery, B.C. also offers school counsellors the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives through a student-centered approach to education.
As a school counsellor in B.C., you’ll support students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being in a system that values innovation and inclusivity. Find learning communities driven to succeed, along with a lifestyle that speaks to you. If you value creativity and autonomy, B.C. is the place for you.
Check out the latest school counsellor jobs to find your calling with a rewarding career in B.C. education. Find school counselling careers under the Teachers, Principals & Superintendents position category.
Counsellor’s Salary
Counsellors are typically members of the B.C. Teachers Federation and are represented by the local branch of the union in each district. As such, they are paid an annual salary according to their assigned TQS category/level. This category is determined by the Teacher Qualification Service, an agency responsible for evaluating a teacher’s qualifications and years of education for salary purposes.
Depending on a counsellor’s experience, and their district of employment, their salary may vary. Below are the average minimum and maximum salaries for counsellors working in B.C school districts.
Step | Cat 4 | Cat 5 | Cat 6/PA | Cat 6/M |
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1 | $61,175 | $67,132 | $72,635 | $73,696 |
2 | $64,068 | $70,312 | $76,124 | $77,186 |
3 | $66,959 | $73,495 | $79,614 | $80,674 |
4 | $69,851 | $76,676 | $83,103 | $84,165 |
5 | $72,744 | $79,857 | $86,591 | $87,653 |
6 | $75,633 | $83,040 | $90,081 | $91,142 |
7 | $78,525 | $86,220 | $93,572 | $94,632 |
8 | $81,417 | $89,402 | $97,060 | $98,121 |
9 | $88,012 | $92,584 | $100,549 | $101,611 |
10 | $99,972 | $108,086 | $109,520 |
As salaries vary from district to district, visit the Salary Finder to find the latest salary grid for each school district in B.C.
Qualifications and Certification Requirements
Some positions require that you possess a Master of Counselling Degree, Psychological Counselling Degree or courses in Counselling at the master’s level as well as a Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate.
Training and Educational Programs
The following is a list of B.C. post-secondary institutions that offer counselling programs for the B.C. education sector.
CENTRAL
No programs in this region.
KOOTENAY
No programs in this region.
METRO
NORTH
No programs in this region.
OKANAGAN
No programs in this region.
VANCOUVER ISLAND / SUNSHINE COAST
Employment Opportunities
Find school counsellor jobs on Makeafuture.ca under the Teachers, Principals & Superintendents position category.
Jobs in BC
Itinerant Elementary CounsellorSchool District #37 (Delta)
T25-83 Temporary Full-Time District Counsellor (Secondment)School District #33 (Chilliwack)
T25-74 Continuing Full-Time Counsellor Inclusion TeacherSchool District #33 (Chilliwack)
T25-70 Continuing Full-Time Counsellor Inclusion TeacherSchool District #33 (Chilliwack)
T25-66 Continuing Full-Time Counsellor Inclusion TeacherSchool District #33 (Chilliwack)
T25-60 Continuing Full-Time Family of School Counsellor (50% Strathcona Elementary, 50% Evans Elementary)School District #33 (Chilliwack)
T25-43 Continuing, Full-Time, Elementary School CounsellorSchool District #33 (Chilliwack)
School Counsellor (Temporary Assignments)School District #43 (Coquitlam)
Elementary CounsellorSchool District #81 (Fort Nelson)
School Counsellor - Archbishop Carney Regional SecondaryCatholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese