school counsellor

Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Urban area. Elementary school. Tasks: Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues. Counsel students regarding personal and social issues. Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies. Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers.

Refer students to other specialized services when required. Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops. Develop guidance and counselling programs. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan.

Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site daycare available. Travel insurance. Wellness program.