Educational Program Assistant

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE); St. Catherine's; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Career growth

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) seeks an Educational Program Assistant to support students in St. Catherine's Elementary. This 100% term assignment follows the school calendar with a daily schedule from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Starting salary is CAD 37,811.64 per year, including 4% vacation pay, with a 5-step scale and biweekly pay. Valid First Aid/CPR is required, lifting up to 50 pounds, and training in behavior management support is included or to be completed.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification (upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
• Medium lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Toileting
• Personal Care
• Behaviour Management Support training (to be completed if part of the job assignment)
• A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Lifting 50 lb

Education

Related diploma or certificate

Job description

Competition #: 268C2-Oct2826A

Position: Educational Program Assistant

Location: St. Catherine's Elementary

Department:

Assignment: Educational Program Assistant

Status: Term

Percentage: 100%

Start Date: Tuesday, November 03 2026

End Date: Saturday, July 31 2027

Posted: Wednesday, October 28 2026 12:00 PM

Deadline: Monday, November 02 2026 12:00 PM

Details:

Daily Schedule: 8:00am to 3:30pm

Job Requirements:

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification (please upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
• Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Training completed or to be completed if part of the job assignment:

• Toileting
• Personal Care
• Behaviour Management Support (i.e., assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, de-escalation strategies, foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, implement calming strategies, etc.)

A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.

HRCE offers:

• Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Educational Program Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE

Rate of Pay:

This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $37,811.64 including 4% vacation pay. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1 st to July 31 st ) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1 st to July 31 st ) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Daily Hours of Work:

• 50% Position = 3.5 hours (includes one 15 minute paid break)
• 80% Position = 6.1 hours (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)
• 100% Position = 7.5 hours (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

Applicants must complete the EPA Specific Questionnaire at the end of the Educational Program Assistant Resume Template.

Please refer to job description for further details.

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Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.