Your work here will not just support students. It will change the trajectory of their lives.
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Counsellor who understands the complex challenges facing vulnerable young people, and who is ready to champion their wellbeing within a school built on inclusion, relationships, and possibility.
ABOUT THE BUSY SCHOOL
The BUSY School Calgary is a newly approved Charter School opening in August 2026, created to re-engage young people in Grades 10 to 12 who have stepped away from traditional education. We combine a high school diploma pathway with real-world vocational training, giving students the skills, confidence, and connections they need to launch into meaningful careers. We are mission-driven, relationship-first, and genuinely different.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The School Counsellor (Wellbeing) is a cornerstone of our student support model. You will provide therapeutic and wellbeing support, case manage students facing barriers to attendance and engagement, and coordinate services with families, teachers, and external providers. Your work will be grounded in trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, with a focus on removing the obstacles that keep young people from reaching their potential.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide individual wellbeing and therapeutic support to students
- Case manage at-risk and disengaged youth, including assessment, planning, monitoring, and review
- Coordinate with teachers, families, welfare staff, mentors, and external service providers
- Support the development and review of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), safety plans, and attendance strategies
- Respond to critical incidents and conduct crisis interventions, including risk assessments, as appropriate
- Monitor attendance data and implement targeted intervention strategies
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and produce progress reports
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- A bachelor's degree in social work, counselling, or psychology (diplomas in relevant fields may be considered with experience)
- Demonstrated experience working with disengaged, at-risk, or vulnerable young people
- Strong knowledge of youth services in the Calgary area, or the ability to quickly build those connections
- Training or experience in trauma-informed and restorative practice (preferred)
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, schools, and government departments
- Excellent problem-solving, self-management, and record-keeping skills
WHY JOIN US
- Be part of building something brand new from the ground up
- Work alongside a passionate team united by a shared mission
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of young Calgarians
- Live our values every day: Inclusive, Excellent, Resilient, Honest, and Innovative
- Contribute to a school model that is changing what education can look like
All applicants must be able to meet Child Safety requirements, including regular police vetting.
Apply now through Indeed and tell us what draws you to working with young people who need a fresh start.
Pay: $65,000.00-$82,858.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you able to meet the child-safety compliance required under Alberta legislation?
- How many years of experience do you have working with disengaged, at-risk, or diverse secondary students?
- What are your salary expectations for this role? (Please provide an annual figure in CAD)
Work Location: In person
