On-siteFull Time

Salary

$36.1 - $61.12 / hr

Location

East Kootenay, BC

Posted

Jul 16, 2026

Role overview

Posting Number: T7-4051398 - Round 1 - ongoing until filled

Description: District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12

Location: District position (Cranbrook & Elk Valley)

Contract Type: Full-time Continuing (1.0 FTE)

Salary Range: The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $70,392 to $119,187, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

Terms and conditions pursuant to the Collective Agreement between the Cranbrook and Fernie Teachers' Association and School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).

-Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification.

-Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience in subjects and at a level specific to each
posting.

Job Summary:

District Indigenous Education Counsellor, Grades K-12

1.0 FTE continuing contract, starting September 8, 2026 or upon completion of the posting process.

Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling or Psychology. Must have a degree/formal training and or teaching experience at the K-12 level. It would be considered an asset to have training/experience in Indigenous ways of being and health. Preference will be given to Persons of Indigenous Ancestry.

This is a District position, and will support all of the communities within School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay).

Applicants:

All applicants are invited to apply through Make a Future. Applications should include a resume, certificates
and preferably at least three (3) current supervisory references.

Note: WHEN APPLYING FOR POSITIONS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.

Let School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) welcome you to the East Kootenays! Whether you will make your home in Cranbrook, Elkford or anywhere in between we have employment opportunities for you! What makes your family happy? City experiences, backcountry living, world class skiing, vibrant Arts communities, theatre, camping, lake and stream fishing; we can offer a lifestyle that many people can only dream about!

With 17 schools in 5 communities we are sure to have something for every lifestyle. With close proximity to Calgary and the United States, your opportunities are as endless as your imagination! Check out our communities and see for yourself the opportunities that will await you with School District No. 5.

There has never been a better time to explore the Southeast Kootenays. What are you waiting for?