Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co-educational, secular day school serving over 710 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.
Southpointe takes immense pride in its world-class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K-5), Middle Years (Grades 6-10), and Diploma (Grades 11-12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence, rigour and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is actively constructing a cutting-edge expansion campus spanning over 75,000 square feet, seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities. This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the school's continuous growth, but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.
Southpointe is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered and collaborative professional to join its Student Support Services team as the Careers & Post-Secondary Counsellor. Reporting to the Middle and Senior School Assistant Principal, this role supports students in Grades 6–9 as they explore academic and career pathways, and provides instruction for the Grade 10 Career Life Education course. The successful candidate will work closely with the University Counsellor, teachers, advisors, families, and school leadership to guide students in their personal and post-secondary planning, while fostering a supportive and aspirational learning environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
MYP Careers Advising
Plan the Career Education curriculum for students in Grades 6–9 for Advisory;
Teach the Grade 10 Career Life Education course;
Support students in Grades 6–10 through Advisory classes, guiding course selection, post-secondary planning, and career exploration;
Meet with MYP students and parents to provide personalized guidance on career planning, course selection, and university pathways;
Collaborate with the University Counselling team to ensure a cohesive, aligned, and supportive program across Grades 6–12;
In collaboration with the University Counselling team, ensure that students have broad opportunity to visit and interact with universities, representatives and career options;
Program Development
Develop and maintain resources for students, including publications, guidance materials, and online tools;
Assist in the maintenance and development of appropriate resources (visual, web, print) for students and parents, including publications and materials;
Build and maintain expertise through ongoing engagement with post-secondary institutions and employers, enhancing the school’s career and university counselling services;
Provide students and parents with informed guidance on course selection to support long-term academic and career goals;
Develop further opportunities for Middle and Senior School students to explore and experience career opportunities;
Contribute to the development and growth of the school’s Student Support Services;
Administrative
Support student and teacher use of MyBlueprint and other information systems;
Collect and assess documentation related to external credits for graduation where needed;
Attend post-secondary update sessions;
Represent Southpointe Academy at various functions during and after regular school hours;
Maintain relationships with counselling counterparts at independent schools (AAC);
Attend conferences and workshops for professional development.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Valid BC Teaching Certificate or Independent School Teaching Certificate, (or the ability to obtain a Certificate);
Appropriate professional qualifications for university and careers counselling;
Strong communication skills, written and oral;
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to establish connections, build trust and rapport with students and parents;
Experience working in a technology-rich environment;
Experience working with the IB Middle Years and IB Diploma Programmes;
Current knowledge of approaches to careers counselling, including expertise in work placements and Canadian, US and UK university admissions procedures;
Desire to help students achieve personal success;
Excellent professionalism, a proven work ethic, and a high level of integrity;
High level of initiative, energy and motivation.
Preferences
Valid First Aid Certificate
Salary
Southpointe's teacher salary grid will be 6% above the Delta public school salary grid at all levels of the grid;
The annual salary for this position at Southpointe Academy during the 2025-2026 school year ranges from $68,422 to $116,091 based on placement on the approved teacher salary grid;
Placement on the approved teacher salary grid is based on level of qualifications and duration of full-time teaching experience.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental plan, and other extended benefits;
9% RRSP employer contributions on top of employee contributions;
Salaries will be 6% above the public grid at all levels;
Staff wellness program;
Subsidised school lunch programme;
Professional development resources and support;
Curriculum leadership opportunities;
Commuter benefits.
Applications
Please submit your application with the following supporting documents to our Careers portal:
Cover letter;
Resume;
Copy of BC Ministry of Education: Certificate of Qualification or Independent School Teaching Certificate;
Please see our website for additional opportunities.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada or be in the process of obtaining the appropriate visa(s).
Southpointe Academy encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds. We value each community member’s identity, perspective and well-being, and embrace our differences as a sign of strength. We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
