District Overview

Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

**Please click on the following link for CUPE Job Description **: [Youth & Family Counsellor - Job 77](https://saanichschools.ca/sites/default/files/job- desc-2022-03/112%20-%20Youth%20and%20Family%20Counsellor%20-%20SISP.pdf)

**This position covers a full-time, temporary Parental Leave and start date cannot be confirmed at this time. Start will not be earlier than September 8, 2026, and assignment will last approximately four weeks. **

**Current Shift: ** 8:00am- 3:30pm Monday to Friday

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch) 10 months per year while regular classes are in session

Additional minutes per day are included in the** **‘Current Shift’ schedule above, which staff are expected to work daily in lieu of the spring break closure week in order to allow employees in continuing and temporary assignments to be paid their regular pay during the spring closure week as per Letter of Understanding -Spring Closure Week.

**Pay Rate: ** $4.967.81 Rate not finalized due to collective bargaining

This position is in support of the Take A Hike alternative program based out of the Individual Learning Centre - Saanichton campus. Within the Take a Hike program the successful applicant will act as the program "Youth and Family Worker" with key responsibilities in the following areas:

• Support teachers with managing classroom behaviour and academic engagement, supporting the maintenance of a structured, respectful, and focused learning environment
• Bridge the gap between students' academic and social-emotional needs by building strong relationships, providing mentorship, and reinforcing positive behaviour
• Plays a supportive role in working with the program Teacher, Mental Health Counsellor and families

End Date: Earliest October 5, 2026, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first

** TO APPLY **

To apply please register with Make a Future or to send us your application via email, please visit www.sd63.bc.ca/careers for contact details. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Posted On

July 10, 2026 03:28 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

August 25, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Victoria

School/Location

Children's Development Centre

Salary

$4967.81

Employment Start Date

September 08, 2026

End Date

10/05/2026

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

• Resume