Indigenous Education Support Worker

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley); Smithers; Sur place; CAD 35 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is seeking an Indigenous Education Support Worker I–III for 20 hours per week at Walnut Park Elementary School. The role starts with a salary range of $25.25–$30.47 per hour and runs temporarily through June 29, 2027, or until the incumbent returns.

Preferred candidates include those with two years of post-secondary training related to Indigenous education and at least two years of experience working with Indigenous students and families.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) is required.
• Minimum two years post-secondary training in Indigenous education, counselling, human services or related fields.
• Minimum two years experience with Indigenous students and/or families.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous organizations and services, on and off reserve.
• Training in CPI non-violent crisis management would be an asset.
• Demonstrated skills with Word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer programs.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Formation

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Post-secondary training in Indigenous education or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Database management

Description du poste

October 26, 2026

File: 26/27-45a October 26, 2026

TEMPORARY JOB POSTING

POSITION: Indigenous Education Support Worker I – III 20 Hours per week

Starting Salary - $25.25 - $30.47 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)

Temporary to June 29, 2027 (or return of the incumbent whichever occurs first)

Plus Benefit Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION: WALNUT PARK ELEMENTARY S SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Minimum of two years post-secondary training; in First Nations Education, Counselling, Human Services or other areas related to working with school-aged children and youth
• Minimum of two years of experience working with Indigenous students and/or families
• Must be familiar with local Indigenous organizations and services, both on and off reserve;
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) would be an asset
• Demonstrated, exceptional skills and experience with communication technology, word processing, database management and spreadsheet programs (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action
• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
• Valid Class 5 – BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract
• Physical ability to perform the required duties

“First priority will be given to candidates who are of Indigenous ancestry, and who have a working knowledge of the local Witsuwit'en Indigenous culture and history.

Any appointment will be subject to the approval of the Indigenous Education Council or designates.”