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School Counsellor

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Competition #: 248C4-Jun1726BR4
Position: School Counsellor
Location: Harrietsfield Elementary
Department:
Assignment: School Counselor Harrietsfield Elementary 50%, Sambro Elementary 50% - PERM ELIGIBLE
Status: Term

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Saturday, August 01 2026
End Date: Saturday, July 31 2027
Posted: Wednesday, June 17 2026 12:00 PM
Deadline: Monday, June 22 2026 12:00 PM

Details:

Successful candidates must be fully qualified as per the attached job description.

Candidates currently enrolled in a relevant Masters program must have the program completed by August 31st to be considered fully qualified. A letter from the university confirming program completed must be uploaded with your online resume at the time of application.

This position meets the criteria for a probationary/permanent contract.

  • Successful Term Rehire Teachers who are fully qualified will be issued a probationary/permanent contract and will become a permanent member of the school's teacher complement. Teachers should only apply for these positions if they are prepared to accept a probationary/permanent contract.
  • Fully qualified External Teachers, New Hire Teachers by way of Term Contract, and Substitute Teachers may be issued a probationary contract and become a permanent member of the school's teacher complement.

Please refer to job description for further details.

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Competition Number: 248C4-Jun1726BR4
Company Website: www.hrce.ca
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About Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

About Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) employs more than 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. To access the collective agreements for any of the unions representing our employees click here.

Serving more than 60,000 students in 136 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers:

  • Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
  • Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
  • Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
  • Comprehensive sick leave and long-term disability benefits
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Careers at HRCE - Application Process:

  • Postings are typically updated on Wednesdays at Noon.
  • To apply for any position with our Centre you must use our Careers at HRCE application system - register for an account at www.myhrce.ca.
  • An online resume must be created to apply for positions.
  • Utilize the School Finder to find out about locations and school information – https://www.hrce.ca/about-our-schools/school-finder.

HRCE maintains casual pools (substitute lists) for our administrative assistant, after school child care, custodian, educational program assistant, library support specialist, lunch monitor, pre-primary and teacher positions to provide short term coverage to schools when permanent staff are away. Substitutes fill in for day-to-day assignments on an as needed basis. Apply to the applicable posting today – www.myHRCE.ca/jobs

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

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