Guidance Counsellor for W.C. Miller Collegiate

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.” 


Competition #: 24-010



Particulars:

W.C. Miller Collegiate is a grade 9-12 high school with 400 students located in Altona, Manitoba.  The successful candidate will retain a 1.0 FTE (100%) permanent position as Guidance Counsellor at W.C. Miller Collegiate.  This permanent position will commence September 3, 2024. 

The successful candidate will support students through social emotional counselling, crisis intervention, academic planning, and post-secondary/career exploration.  The counsellor will collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues to help create a positive and inclusive school environment. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate candidates with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Candidates must demonstrate empathy and understanding of the unique challenges faced by high school students and experience working with a diverse student body.


Qualifications and Experience:

  1.  Must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
  2.  School Counsellor Certificate is considered an asset
  3.  Experience as a Guidance Counsellor is considered an asset


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Border Land School Division and the Border Land Teachers’ Association.


Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1. BLSD Teacher Application Form
  2. Cover Letter & Resume


For further information, please contact:

Angela Pilkington, W.C. Miller Collegiate Principal - (204) 324-6416

 

Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell – Human Resource Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]


Closing Date:  Application will be reviewed February 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled 

Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. 
Border Land School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility.  We encourage applicants from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures and identities. 
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.


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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.