Posting #: IS 2627 14857
Position: Guidance Counsellor
School: Inuglak School
Community: Whale Cove, Nunavut
Grade assignment: Grade K-12 Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) 1-Year Term
Start date: As soon as possible.
End Date (if Term): June 7, 2027
Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications: Posted till filled.
About this opportunity
The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, is seeking a Guidance Counsellor who is committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.
As a Guidance Counsellor in Nunavut, you will support student well-being and educational planning through relationships grounded in community. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:
• Building long-term relationships with students, families, colleagues, and
community
• Supporting academic planning, career exploration, and personal
development
• Working within the local context
• Collaborating with school staff to support student success
• Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Whale Cove, Nunavut, Inuglak School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 185 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 23. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:
• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit
Societal Values)
• Community-Led Education
• Improving Student Literacy
• Inclusive Education
The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values, principles and concepts of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• A certificate/degree or equivalent coursework in counselling will be
considered an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in
Nunavut (International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian
teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through
Pathways to Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written)
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts
• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment
• Experience providing guidance to students on graduation requirements
and course selection
• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide
learning
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom
management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives
Effective Behavior Supports)
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
Relationships and Student Engagement
• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,
colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, toward post-
secondary and labour market opportunities
Collaboration and professional practice
• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through
collaborative approaches
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team
• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused
environment
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Whale Cove, Nunavut: $21,564
• Subsidized Housing: Is NOT available.
Conditions of Employment
• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a
valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-
school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the
Nunavut Department of Education. Applications that do not include this
documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.
• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to
the start date as indicated above.
• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada
at time of application.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to [email protected] :
• Resume
• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most
recent) and 2 former supervisors.
• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school
teaching certificate
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.
Please include the posting number IS 2627 14857 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Kivalliq School Operations.
