CC#25-09-06, Casual Educational Assistant- Cobequid Family of Schools

Government of Nova Scotia; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government education agency in Truro is seeking a Casual Educational Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. Responsibilities include supporting student development in various schools. Candidates must have a high school diploma, specialized post-secondary education, and certification in First Aid. The pay rate ranges from $17.07 to $17.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of post-secondary education focused on child and youth development, including practicum.
• Certification in CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C' required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations at various schools within the specified area.
• Support students in their educational and developmental needs.

Skills

Ability to perform physical requirements of the position

Effective communication skills

Education

High school completion certificate or equivalent

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in child and youth development

Tools

CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C'

Job description

Casual Educational Assistant Position

Cobequid Family of Schools

CC#25-09-06

The Chignecto- Central Regional Centre for Education is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Casual Educational Assistant List. This is for day-to-day work at various schools within the applicable Family of Schools and Geographic area as identified above.

Items to bring to the interview :

Documentation of education (i.e., Certificate/Diploma/Degree);

CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C';

In addition to above, you are also required to provide your original Criminal Records Check of the Vulnerable Sector along with your original Child Abuse Register.

Rate of Pay: $17.07/hr. to $17.42

Requirements:

• High school completion certificate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, specifically in a field focused on child and youth development, including a formal practicum placement.
• CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C'. (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations.

All employees require a criminal record check of the vulnerable sector. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. If you are selected for hire you will be provided with a letter from the CCRCE to take your local Police/RCMP Detachment to have this check completed.

All employees also require a child abuse register check. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. For more information on how to obtain a child abuse register please visit “Apply for a Child Abuse Register search – Government of Nova Scotia”.

The criminal record check of the vulnerable sector along with the child abuse register check will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.

*Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.