Educational counsellors
National Occupation Code (NOC): 4033 ยท Browse All Occupations
Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and co-ordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.
Alternate Job Titles
- Academic Adviser
- Academic Counsellor
- Academic Skills Counsellor
- Career Counsellor - Education
- College Counsellor
- Co-op Officer
- Co-op Officer - Schools
- Co-op Placement Officer - School
- Co-op Program Co-ordinator - School
- Counselling Intern
- Counsellor For Aboriginal Students
- Education Officer
- Educational Counsellor
- Educational Guidance Director
- First Nations Counsellor - Education
- First Nations Studies Program Academic Adviser
- Guidance Counsellor
- Guidance Service Head
- Independent Or Applied Studies Officer
- International Student Adviser
- Learning And Study Skills Specialist
- Personal Academic Counsellor
- Personal Counsellor - Education
- School Adjustment Officer
- School Counsellor
- School Guidance Department Head
- Student Affairs And Employment Officer
- Student Counsellor
- Student Employment Services Co-ordinator
- Student Services Counsellor
- University Counsellor
- Vocational Counsellor - Education
- Academic Counsellor
- Career Counsellor - Education
- School Counsellor
- Student Services Counsellor
- Co-op Officer
- Student Employment Services Co-ordinator
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for educational counsellors.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $8,950 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $46,494 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $65,271 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $52,818 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for educational counsellors.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $52,818 |
| Female | $37,781 |
Extracted Salary Information (2 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for educational counsellors.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for educational counsellors
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 135 |
| 25 to 34 years | 135 |
| 35 to 44 years | 225 |
| 45 to 54 years | 170 |
| 55 to 64 years | 135 |
| 65 to 74 years | 35 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for educational counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 530 |
| Part Time | 360 |
| Total | 895 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for educational counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 185 |
| Female | 645 |
| Total | 835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for educational counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 795 |
| Self Employed | 35 |
| Total | 835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for educational counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 750 |
| Unemployed | 90 |
| Total | 835 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for educational counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 115 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 120 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 640 |
| Total | 895 |
