CLSWFSJOct2026 - Casual Learning Support Worker (FSJ)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort St. James area: Casual Learning Support Workers are needed to assist students with individual needs. This casual role has no guaranteed hours and involves working with school and district staff to support education programs.

Applicants should have Grade 12, an Education Assistant Certificate, and at least 6 months experience with children/youth with disabilities. A valid BC Class 5 license, WHMIS 2015, and safety procedures familiarity are required, with Criminal Records Review Program

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Education Assistant Certificate program completed.
• 6 months minimum experience with children/youth with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individual needs alongside school/district staff.
• Assist in delivering regular or alternate education programs for individuals or groups.
• Advocate for students and participate in school-based teams as needed.

Skills

Student support

Advocacy

Education

Education Assistant Certificate

Job description

Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Learning Support Workers to support students in the Fort St. James area. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with school and district staff to support the individual needs of students
• Assist in the delivery of regular or alternate education programs for individuals or groups
• Advocate for students and participate in school-based teams as needed

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Completion of an Education Assistant Certificate program
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children/youth with intellectual, behavioral, or multiple disabilities
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record (driver’s abstract required)
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

Note: Applicants without the required certification will be considered Uncertified and compensated at the corresponding rate. Should you not have the required qualifications, you will be paid at the Uncertified Learning Support Worker rate ($26.72).

Additional Requirements:

The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

For assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including EBUS Academy , one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.

We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.