Educational Counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Advise students on course selection, academic planning, and graduation requirements
• Provide guidance on career exploration and vocational pathways
• Assist students with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Coordinate co-op, internship, and school-to-work transition programs
• Consult with teachers, parents, psychologists, and social workers regarding student needs
• Administer and interpret aptitude, interest, and vocational assessments
• Develop and deliver workshops on study skills, time management, and academic success
• Provide information to prospective students on educational programs and admission requirements
• Organize orientation programs and student support services
• Coordinate employer recruitment and campus hiring events
• Provide counselling on personal, social, and emotional challenges
• Deliver crisis intervention and support services when required
• Supervise peer counselling initiatives and student placements
• May teach or facilitate courses related to career development or personal growth

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Bachelor’s degree in counselling, education, career development, or a related social science field is required.
• Master’s degree in counselling psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, or social work is usually required.
• Teacher certification and prior teaching experience are often required for school-based counsellors.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory body may be required for certain roles.
• In Quebec, membership in the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation is required for protected titles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counselling skills are essential.
• Experience working with youth, students, or diverse communities is highly valued.
• Knowledge of academic systems, career pathways, and labour market trends is important.
• Foreign-trained professionals must complete credential assessment and provincial recognition where applicable.