Description
St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education
November 11, 2024 - June 27, 2025
Posting Number: AC-2024-49
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
Applications for the below teaching position at St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres are invited from all qualified and interested applicants. This is a temporary position, which may be extended by mutual agreement.
SSC Guidance Counsellor
Dates: November 11, 2024 - June 27, 2025 (Monday - Friday)
Position: Guidance Counsellor
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM with a 30 min unpaid lunch (35 hours/week)
Location: St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centers
80 Young St. Kitchener
General Description of Duties:
Academic counselling for registering students
Advising/Assisting with post-secondary applications and workplace transition
Providing resources to students regarding college, university, and apprenticeship programs
Providing resources and connections to community supports for student wellness needs
Assessing students and granting PLAR or Maturity credits, and maintaining detailed records
Assisting with transcript verification for graduation planning
Working in a fast-paced environment with continuous student intake
M inimum Requirements:
Current OCT with Senior Level Qualifications
Guidance Qualifications - Part 1
Desirable Assets:
Guidance Specialist
Experience working with Adult Learners
Expertise in the field of Academic counselling and Student Pathways
Experience with the University/College Application Process
Experience working in Guidance
Experience with PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition) process
Understanding of OS (Ontario Schools), OSSD requirements, and course pre-requisites
Knowledge of St. Louis programs and processes
Salary Level : $47.27/hr plus stat and vacation = $50.83/hr (under review)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.
Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic.
Application Process:
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com
Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm EST.)
In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/
Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.
Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Record Check. For further information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
