School Counsellor
We invite applications for a full-time opportunity in the role of School Counsellor, based in the Health Centre at St. Andrew’s College.
The School Counsellor will play an integral role in supporting the well-being of students by providing accessible, student-centred counselling services. Working collaboratively with the Health Centre team, faculty, and boarding staff, the successful candidate will support students in navigating a range of social-emotional challenges, including stress, anxiety, homesickness, relationship dynamics, and overall mental health concerns.
The School Counsellor will provide individual counselling and, where appropriate, small group support, grounded in a trauma-informed approach. The role includes developing and implementing proactive strategies to promote mental health literacy and resilience across the school community. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of care by fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
Given the boarding environment, the School Counsellor will work closely with boarding staff to support students living away from home, ensuring continuity of care and timely response to emerging needs. The role may include consultation with the Circle of Care team, parents/guardians, external providers, and school leadership, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional standards.
The School Counsellor will also play a key role in risk assessment and crisis intervention, including supporting students experiencing acute distress. This includes applying best practices in suicide risk assessment and prevention, and contributing to the development and implementation of school protocols for student safety and well-being.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers.
- Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.
- Formal training in suicide prevention and risk assessment.
- Experience working with adolescents; experience in an educational or boarding school setting is considered an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students, families, and colleagues.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and a deep commitment to student well-being and confidentiality.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team within a dynamic school environment.
- Capacity to contribute positively to the broader life of the school community.
Application Process
To express interest in this opportunity, please email a cover letter and résumé to hr@sac.on.ca by June 15, 2026. Please reference School Counsellor in the subject line of your email.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening or evaluation of applications; all materials will be reviewed directly by the Human Resources team.
The salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience and will range from $70,000 to $90,000.
We believe that diversity in our schools fosters a rich, inclusive, and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.
St. Andrew's College
15800 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON L4G 3H7 Canada
Tel: 905-727-3178
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