Casual and Temporary Child and Youth Counsellor Opportunities

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) serves more than 36,000 students across school communities in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton). Through the HCDSB Child and Youth Care department, students and caregivers are supported to enhance student well-being and academic success.

We are seeking passionate Child and Youth Counsellors to be placed in a casual pool to fill short-term as well as long term vacancies during the school year. Successful candidates may be offered contracts of up to eight (8) weeks in length. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour week. Casual Child and Youth Counsellors will have the opportunity to apply for long-term temporary and/or permanent positions as they become available.

We encourage all applicants to view our for more information about our Board.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Child & Youth Counsellors (CYCs) work as a member of an integrated school team. They collaborate with families, school staff, and community agencies to enhance student success and well-being. Child and Youth Counsellors promote, support, and facilitate school and class-wide preventative initiatives and programs that foster healthy, safe, and inclusive Catholic school environments. As part of an inter-disciplinary team, CYCs provide direct small group and individual support for students of all ages impacted by a range of social, emotional, and developmental concerns.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Qualified applicants will hold a Child Care Youth Worker Diploma from a recognized post Secondary institution.
• Related work experience.
• Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
• Problem solving, planning and creativity skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:

• an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at or Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

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If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at or

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.