Academic Advisor

 

Heritage Christian Online School: Website

Position Type: Full-time, Remote

Pay Range: $40.42 – $43.35/hour

Application Deadline: March 23, 2026

Position Start Date: June 1, 2026

How to Apply: Please apply by visiting https://onlineschool.ca/job/academic-advisor-3/

For more information, please contact: lisa.franco@onlineschool.ca

Job Description

HCOS has an opening for an Academic Advisor. This is a full-time, remote (Lower Mainland, BC) position, working 40 hours per week, beginning on June 1, 2026. The primary purpose of this position is to  intake and support students in grades 8 through 12 as they work towards graduation and preparation for post secondary years.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan and contribute towards the success of the division, in conjunction with the Innovations administration

  • Foster and maintain positive relationships between parents, students, teachers and learning supports staff as well as within school-wide, regional and divisional teams

  • Communicate Innovations program information regularly to students and families

  • Work with the Registrar’s office to interview prospective families and enroll Innovations Program students

  • Attend RTI meetings to monitor students and make recommendations about student movement

  • Oversee the educational plans of HCOS students in their region from Grade 8/9 (Crew) or grade 10 through to Graduation including advising and enrolling students in courses

  • Collaborate with CREW teaching teams and other advisors to deliver and assess Career 8 and 9 for CREW Students
    Oversee and manage support of Learning Services students in collaboration with the Inclusive Education Academic Advisor team

  • Monitor overall grad program student progress according to the Innovations Advising calendar

  • Support and make referrals for students in need of Learning Services in collaboration with an IE AA.

  • Support  K,P,Q,R designated students in conjunction with the Inclusive Education Academic Advisor team.

  • Attend Student at Risk Team (SRT) meetings as applicable

What we offer:

  • Wage range: $40.42 – $43.35/hour

  • 40 hours per week

  • Flexible hours of work within standard business hours Pacific Time

  • Benefits Package:

  • Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance

  • Long Term Disability

  • Extended Health and Benefits

  • Health Spending Account

  • Employee and Family Support Program

  • RRSP Match program

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
    BC certified teacher (preferred) familiar with the BC Graduation program

  • Knowledge of HCOS systems including Brightspace and Encom

  • Proficiency with technology skills and able to work in an online environment: Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, etc.

  • Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information sensitively

  • Flexible attitude towards innovation and change

  • Able to adapt to varied workload throughout the school year

  • Proven professional time management and communication skills

  • Conflict management skills

  • Organized, manager of details, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Research and networking skills

  • Some travel required (RenewEd, regional teacher meetings, Innovations fall retreat, School Leadership Retreat, Graduation)

  • If based off-site, must be regularly and reliably available via phone or Zoom during regular business hours

 

Posted: February 26, 2026