Indigenous Liaison – Educational Assistant 5

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Fort McMurray is seeking an Indigenous Liaison to provide academic and emotional support to Indigenous students. The ideal candidate will have experience with family support and a background in Indigenous studies. Responsibilities include mentoring, cultural event organization, and working with the community. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience with Indigenous Family Support or similar.
• Access to vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to Indigenous students.
• Act as a cultural interpreter and mentor.
• Organize cultural events for educational programs.

Skills

Working with Indigenous students and families

Organizational skills

Report writing

Time management

Cree and Dene languages

Education

Certificate/diploma related to Indigenous studies

Job description

Position

Indigenous Liaison – EA 5

Location

St. Kateri School

Hours per week

25-31 Hours per week

Start Date

ASAP

Closing Date

November 14, 2025

Job Reference

IL-SK-11062025

Key Function(s)

The employee provides social, emotional and academic support and guidance to Indigenous students. Additionally, is a cultural interpreter, role model and mentor of students and staff in understanding Indigenous culture.

Job Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience working with Indigenous Family Support, Community Support Worker or similar type position.
• Certificate/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution related to Indigenous studies, or Child and Youth, or Social Work diploma or other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience will be considered.
• Access to vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s license

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to work effectively with Indigenous students and families
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school and community agencies
• Excellent organizational, report writing, and time management skills are essential
• Must be comfortable with home visits
• Ability to organize cultural events and to bring speakers and resources to support our Indigenous educational programs
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous culture is essential
• Knowledge of Cree and Dene languages is beneficial
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties and training in literacy-numeracy are assets

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4:00pm on the closing date will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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