Guidance Counselor #300098

POSTING DATE

2026-04-16

POSITIONS

1

SALARY

93,906-147,243

REFERENCE NO.

THS 2627 12959

FTE

1.0

EMPLOYER WEBSITE https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/education-and-schools/teach-nunavut

Categories

Guidance

Full Description

Posting #: THS 2627 12959

Position:

School: Tuugaalik High School

Community: Naujaat, Nunavut

Grade assignment: 7-12

Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate

Start date: 8/13/2026

End Date (if Term)

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: April 21, 2026

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 Naujaat, Nunavut, Tuugaalik High School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 290 students in a 7-12 setting with a staff of 30. 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