Full Time - Long Term Occasional
2026-2027 Academic Year
Igniting Minds to Create Meaningful Impact in the World
Join us at University of Toronto Schools (UTS), where we ignite the brightest minds and help our students shape a better world. Established in 1910 by the University of Toronto, UTS continues to pursue excellence in teaching and learning through our affiliation with Canada’s top-ranked university. Nestled within the U of T campus, UTS is an inclusive, all-gender student population of just under 700 students in grades 7 through 12. As Canada’s only independent school with a selection process based on a carefully considered identification of merit and potential contribution to school life, UTS graduates can be found in leading university programmes worldwide and in careers that make a difference in an incredible array of impactful fields.
The UTS Difference
We are more than just a school – we are a community of exceptional learners from diverse backgrounds, brought together by a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a difference. Our unique approach to education, coupled with a robust bursary program, ensures that every student can attend UTS and thrive in a culture of belonging and academic excellence.
At UTS, you’ll join a community of award-winning educators who go above and beyond to challenge, inspire, and guide their students toward reaching their potential. Our UTS academic team are instructors; mentors, collaborators, and champions of paths forged by student interest and drive. We value academic success but also foster global citizens and ethical leaders. Without mental, emotional, physical, and social wellbeing, we know we can’t fulfill any of our loftier objectives.
If you are a forward-thinking, collaborative individual eager to make a difference in the lives of some of Canada’s brightest minds, UTS invites you to embark on a journey that will be demanding, fast-paced, fun — and rewarding with us!
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Guidance and University Counsellor with a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a proven track record in supporting students to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
Our ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years’ experience in academic counselling, career and postsecondary pathway planning, and thorough knowledge in the application and admissions process for the world’s leading universities. Experience in supporting grade 9 students through the transition to high school will provide an added advantage.
In this role, you will participate in guidance program planning for grades 9 to 12, have regular guidance responsibilities for a roster of students in grades 9-12, supporting their social and emotional wellbeing and academic success, in addition to providing career and postsecondary pathway planning support. Responsibilities will also include:
- Building connections with the students on your roster, contributing to a culture of belonging, in which students feel seen.
- Collaborating with other members of the student support and guidance team to deliver in-class guidance workshops from grades 9 to 12.
- Supporting students in strengthening their work habits and learning skills, particularly as they navigate competing academic and co-curricular priorities.
- Advising, supporting and coaching students and their families during the post-secondary search and admissions process, including preparation of supplemental applications, interview planning, and letter writing.
- Supporting students in course selections that align with their postsecondary goals.
- Keeping abreast of trends, application procedures and testing requirements and supporting students to meet those requirements.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will be in good standing with Ontario College of Teachers, and have completed Guidance Qualifications (Guidance 1 and 2). Guidance Specialist Qualifications preferred, and Special Education Qualifications are an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in guiding students through social emotional skills development, academic and educational planning, and relationship building with students’ caregivers and teachers.
- University counselling experience with excellent working knowledge of US and UK university destinations and application process.
- A solid grasp of Culturally Responsive - social-emotional learning (CR-SEL) programming.
- Strong commitment to Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, as well as rich co-curricular programs.
- Familiarity with the Independent Schools environment preferred.
What we offer:
Target compensation range is from $85,000 to $125,000 depending on educational qualifications and years of teaching experience.;
- Competitive base salary based on a grid with an additional generous service supplement;
- Health and dental benefits;
- Participation in OTPP;
- Professional development stipend and additional PD opportunities;
- Employee assistance program.
Other benefits of working at UTS include:
- Generous holidays;
- Working in a newly built excellent facility on U of T campus, with access to many of U of T amenities;
- Being part of a committed and collegial team of professionals;
- Easy access to the TTC;
- The opportunity to join an amazing team;
- Excellent professional development opportunities;
- Great colleagues who do fun things together;
- A welcoming and vibrant school community.
Application Deadline:
If you feel that this position is made for you, please submit an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant qualifications and experience along with a cover letter online through this UTS Career Centre portal. This posting will stay open until the position is filled.
University of Toronto Schools is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please. If selected for an interview please inform us if you require any accommodations.
For more information please visit www.utschools.ca.
