Indigenous Student Advisor (1.0 FTE - Permanent)

District School Board Ontario North East; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

District School Board Ontario North East is seeking an Indigenous Student Advisor for the Central Region to support First Nation, Metis and Inuit students from Kindergarten to grade 6. The role reports to the Indigenous Lead Administrator and focuses on removing barriers to success and fostering belonging in multiple Timmins schools.

The ISA will establish strong relationships with families and communities, coordinate access to cultural resources, and collaborate with school teams to implement

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience.
• Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work).
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities.
• Identify and work to remove barriers to student success.
• Provide guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests.
• Ensure ongoing open dialogue with families.
• Provide access to resources that foster a sense of belonging.
• Facilitate access to community supports, course planning and mentorship for students.
• Create and enhance a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff.
• Build close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Act as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous.
• Facilitate strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities.
• Assist with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools.
• Build and maintain community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Cultural awareness

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Post-secondary education (asset)

Job description

OSSTF - PSSP

Closing date: 2026-11-06 @ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Student Advisor - Central Region

Locations: W. Earle Miller Public School, Timmins Centennial Public School, Bertha Shaw Public School

Start date: November 16, 2026

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE (permanent position with an end date of June 25, 2027)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Central Region Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) will assist with leading and implementing programs, services and other supports to meet the unique needs of First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, and their families, with a focus on successful student learning from Kindergarten to grade 6. The Central Region Indigenous Student Advisor will report directly to the Indigenous Lead Administrator for District School Board Ontario North East.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Establish trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities


• Identify and work to remove barriers to student success


• Provide guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests


• Ensure ongoing open dialogue with families


• Provide access to resources that foster a sense of belonging


• Facilitate access to community supports, course planning and mentorship for students


• Create and enhance a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff


• Build close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities


• Act as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous


• Facilitate strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities


• Assist with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools


• Build and maintain community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools (ie., Keepers of the Circle, Mino M’shki-ki, Community Elders and Knowledge Keepers)

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience


• Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work)


• Valid driver’s license is required


• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required

Compensation

Salary in accordance with the provisions outlined in the current OSSTF - PSSP Collective Agreement Collective Agreement $33.27

Additional Information

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a completeresume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact [e-mail]

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Chief Executive Officer)

2026-10-29