Applications are invited from teachers with
BC Certification for the following teaching position:
Port Hardy Secondary School, Port Hardy, BC
0.43 FTE Temporary – Counselling
(three blocks in semester two)
Commencing: February 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027
or return of the incumbent, whichever comes first
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Master's degree in counselling;
- recent successful experience as a school counsellor at the secondary level;
- demonstrated familiarity with the BC Graduation Program
- knowledge and understanding of the cultural values, traditions, and language of the Kwak'wala speaking peoples – Indigenous ancestry preferred;
- the ability to work closely with staff in a team oriented approach to teaching and learning;
- strong formative assessment practices;
- knowledge and experience working with students with exceptionalities;
- training and experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Suicide Risk Assessment;
- successful experience liaising with parents, school-based teams, external agencies, and community- based professionals and coordinating SEL interventions using a multi-agency approach;
- strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills;
- experience with RTI (Response to Intervention) systems;
- strong interest in innovation and inquiry;
- a desire to work in a flexible alternative learning environment; and
- ability to embed local Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into teaching practices.
The starting annual salary for a full-time School Teacher position ranges from $71,425 to $119,497, with placement in the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The Remote Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for SD85 teachers payable at $3,500 over ten months.
Please contact Ms. Jillian Walkus, Principal (250-949-7443) if you have any questions with respect to the assignment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should apply online through the Make a Future website (www.makeafuture.ca).
Alternatively, you may submit a résumé, transcripts, 3 supervisor references, practicum reports or teaching evaluations, BC teaching credentials, and an SD85 Application for Teaching (available at www.sd85.bc.ca).
Apply By NOON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 to:
Ms. Rena Sweeney, Assistant Superintendent
Vancouver Island North School District 85
Telephone: (250) 949-6618, Ext. 2229
Email: rsweeney@sd85.bc.ca
Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
We are honoured to live, learn, work, and play on the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw nations.
cc: VINTA November 13, 2026
