Location: Natuashish, NL
Employment: Full-Time ; (PERM / TERM)
About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau - Innu Education
Located in Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation. With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.
MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.
About The Role
We are seeking a School Counsellor to join our educational team. The School Counsellor plays an important role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, behavioural, and career development of students within a culturally responsive and inclusive school environment.
Working collaboratively with school administration, teachers, families, and external agencies, the School Counsellor supports students in navigating personal challenges, educational planning, attendance concerns, and future career or post-secondary pathways. The successful candidate will help foster student well-being, resilience, and positive school engagement while promoting safe and supportive learning environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Support: Provide individual and group counselling support to students experiencing academic, behavioural, emotional, social, or personal challenges.
- Assessment: Complete comprehensive assessments and provide recommendations to classroom teachers that support student learning and engagement.
- Academic & Career Planning: Assist students with educational planning, graduation requirements, course selection, career exploration, post-secondary planning, scholarship applications, and transition planning.
- Crisis Intervention & Case Management: Respond to student crises and concerns while coordinating referrals and support services with families, administration, and external agencies as appropriate.
- Attendance & Student Engagement: Support initiatives related to attendance improvement, student engagement, conflict resolution, and school connectedness.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers, instructional resource teachers, administration, student assistants, families, and community organizations to support student success and well-being.
- Cultural Integration: Promote culturally responsive practices and incorporate awareness of Innu culture, traditions, and community values into counselling approaches and student supports.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records, case notes, referrals, and documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
- Technology: Utilize Google Workspace and student information systems to maintain records, communicate effectively, and support administrative processes.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Master's degree in Counselling Psychology.
- Valid Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate (or confirmed eligibility to obtain one).
Mandatory Requirements
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Provision of a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (current within the last 6 months).
Experience
- Experience working with children and youth in educational, counselling, or student support settings.
- Experience supporting students with social-emotional, behavioural, attendance, or mental wellness concerns.
- Experience working in northern, rural, or Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge And Skills
- Strong understanding of student wellness, child and youth development, and trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to complete comprehensive assessments using Level B standardized tools. (Level C training is considered an asset).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
- Demonstrated cultural competence, including awareness of Innu culture and values; fluency in Innu-Aimun is considered an asset.
Key Competencies
- Integrity and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Cultural awareness and responsiveness
- Organizational and time-management skills
Compensation And Benefits
Relocation and Regional Benefits
- Fully furnished, employer-provided housing
- Isolation allowance
- Labrador living allowance
- Annual travel allowance for personal use
- Paid charter travel between Goose Bay and Natuashish at the beginning and end of the school year, and during scheduled school breaks
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid premiums for group insurance benefits
- Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer matching of up to 5.5% of base salary
- Employer-funded RRSP contributions of 7% of base salary
- Retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in June
- Welcome back bonus for certified teachers, paid in September
- Relocation Allowance of $2,500
Professional Development
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance may be available for approved programs of study, subject to organizational policy and approval
Work-Life Balance
- Annual fitness and wellness allowance
- Paid personal leave provisions
- Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
