Join Our Team as a School Counsellor!

Brentwood College School is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and equity-driven School Counsellor (RCC, CCC, or RSW) to support the mental health and well-being of our students in a co-educational boarding school environment.

You’ll be a core member of our Wellness Team—providing direct support to students, collaborating with staff, and leading proactive, campus-wide initiatives focused on inclusion, wellness, and student empowerment. Your experience working with adolescents, deep understanding of mental health, and commitment to restorative and culturally responsive practices will help us create a safe and caring community for every student.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of School – Campus Life, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individual students, guiding peer-led wellness programming, sponsoring student affinity groups, and contributing to Brentwood’s broader commitment to health, equity, and belonging.

Your Opportunity:

This is a permanent position starting August 2025. This is a full-time, 12-month a year position, working Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required to support student needs and school programming. While the school is not in session, time is allocated for planning, professional development, and program development. The salary range is $70,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Your Experience and Qualifications:

●        Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Counselling, or Social Work

●        Current registration as an RCC (BCACC), CCC (CCPA), or RSW (BCCSW)

●        Minimum 3 years of experience supporting youth in a counselling or educational setting

●        Experience working in school, boarding, or youth-focused organizations

●        Familiarity with restorative justice, peer support, and culturally responsive practice

●        An education degree or BC Teaching Certificate is an asset

What You’ll Be Doing:

●        Develop and deliver school-wide wellness programming on mental health, relationships, and digital well-being

●        Provide short-term, confidential counselling to students experiencing stress, anxiety, identity development, or interpersonal issues

●        Lead risk assessments, crisis interventions, and referrals to external supports

●        Provide leadership for the B-Well group and offer support to other peer mentorship and student advocacy groups such as OMNI, BEAT, and the Women’s Society

●        Collaborate with the Student Support Team to monitor student wellness and coordinate care

●        Support restorative approaches to conflict, bullying, and community accountability

●        Liaise with families, caregivers, and external professionals with discretion and care

Brentwood Employee Benefits:

●        Group Health Plan (medical, dental, vision, paramedical, etc.)

●        Pension Plan

●        Paid sick days and generous time off aligned with the school calendar

●        Free use of our state-of-the-art athletic facilities

●        Free hot gourmet meals (taxable benefit)

●        Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

●        A beautiful, oceanfront campus community where people #Choosetobe their best

Notes:

●        Criminal Record Check clearance is required for initial and ongoing employment

●        Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application

●        This position is based on Vancouver Island at Brentwood College School’s Mill Bay campus

●        Candidates are asked to review the Position Profile before submitting their application

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and résumé to [email protected], attention: Manager of Human Resources, by July 25, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Brentwood College School is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and are happy to provide accommodations during the hiring process upon request.

Come be part of a team where wellness, growth, and student success go hand-in-hand.