Indigenous Education Support Worker I-III

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley); Houston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package (CUPE Local 2145)

Job summary

School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) is seeking an Indigenous Education Support Worker I–III for 30 hours per week at Silverthorne Elementary School. The role supports Indigenous students and families, utilizing crisis management and educational resources to foster a safe learning environment.

Starting pay ranges from $25.25 to $30.47 per hour, with CUPE Local 2145 benefits. Applicants must have Grade 12, relevant post-secondary training, and a valid BC Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Minimum of two years post-secondary training in First Nations Education, Counselling, Human Services or related area.
• Minimum of two years experience working with Indigenous students and/or families.
• Familiar with local Indigenous organizations and services, both on and off reserve.
• CPI training would be an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
• Ability to use initiative to determine appropriate actions.
• Familiarity with WCB safety procedures.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean record.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative & judgment

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Post-secondary training in First Nations Education / related field

CPI training (Non-Violent Crisis Management) asset

WCB safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

October 15, 2026

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JOB POSTING

POSITION

Indigenous Education Support Worker I– III 30 Hours per week

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

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

LOCATION

SILVERTHORNE ELEMENTARY 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.