Education Assistant - St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary is looking for an energetic Educational Assistant starting September 2, 2025. The role involves working with youth in a supportive Catholic environment, collaborating with educators, and maintaining professional standards. Candidates with experience and a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Medical, and Dental

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth is required.
• Current knowledge of educational support practices is necessary.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidential record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and Learning Resource Teachers to provide support.
• Work effectively with para-educators, parents, and school administration.
• Assist students in a faith-based Catholic learning environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Collaborating with teams

Education

Certificate / Diploma in Educational Support

Job description

WHO WE ARE
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia have to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse, faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA
Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer.

ABOUT
St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary (SJB) is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJB is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team.
Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.
SJB is a community of approximately 400 students from Grades 8-12. We are a small school, allowing for a more personal experience for our students.
SJB prides itself on faith formation of our students, with plentiful opportunities to deepen faith. We focus on educating students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of our graduates’ character.
Our Promise: Discover Your Gifts
How we live our mission: Faithfully grounded, Create Belonging, Uniquely known, Compassionate sacrifice, Invited to challenge yourself.

Learn more about us on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION
St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary in Abbotsford is seeking an energetic candidate to fill the role of Educational Assistant beginning September 2, 2025. The successful candidate will be excited to work with youth in our Catholic schools and capable of collaborating with teachers, other para-educators, parents, administration, and support staff.

The candidate should bring a positive attitude and current knowledge of educational support practices. The position requires experience in working with children, youth, and families, maintaining professional boundaries, confidential record keeping, and effective communication with Learning Resource Teachers and classroom teachers.

This is a 1.0 FTE position. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Mr. Gianni Bittante and Ms. Onika Bryson at the provided contact.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Create your profile.
2. Complete and upload all required application documents (see below).
3. Fill out all profile sections: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions.
4. Apply to this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Certificate / Diploma
- Criminal Record Check (if outside BC)
- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (e.g., Canadian Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence)
- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (download, sign, and submit through your Pastor).