Educational Assistant (Foods Program)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Assistant (Foods Program) at RLA Elementary, part-time 0.0714 FTE (30 mins/day). Starting wage is $26.34/hr. Commencement Sept 15, 2026 to June 18, 2027.

Responsibilities include supporting food programs across elementary schools, with FoodSafe certification as a plus. Criminal record check required. Applicants should have secondary school graduation and experience with children, good organizational and communication skills, and confidentiality in handling information.

Qualifications

• Requires Secondary School graduation.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to organize work effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication with students and staff is essential.
• Indigenous culture awareness is an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of food programs to priority students in each elementary school.
• Assist in coordinating materials and activities for the Foods Program.
• Maintain a respectful and safe classroom environment during program delivery.

Skills

Experience with children

Organizational skills

Communication with students and staff

Confidential information handling

Training-equivalent experience

Indigenous culture awareness

Criminal record check

Education

Secondary School graduation

Job description

JOB VACANCY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

Competition #: # 17B – 2026-2027

Position: Educational Assistant (Foods Program)

Description: BCGEU

Location: RLA Elementary

Status: Part Time Term Appointment –.0714FTE (30 mins/day) The starting wage for this position is $ 26.34/hr.

Commencement Date: September 15, 2026 to June 18, 2027

This posting is for 30 minutes/day of EA time to support the delivery of food programs to priority students in each of our elementary schools. FoodSafe is considered an asset; successful candidates will be required to obtain FoodSafe certification if not in possession of a certificate upon hiring.

Qualifications:

1. Secondary School graduation.

• Previous experience in working with children.
• Ability to organize work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to handle and maintain all information with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Familiarity with Indigenous culture is an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check.

Closing Date:

4:00 pm, September 14, 2026.

If an applicant wishes to have a Union Observer for the selection process, please contact the BCGEU Area 10 office and request a Union Observer.

Posting Date: September 8, 2026,