Indigenous Support Worker – Temporary

Sudbury Catholic District School Board; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudbury Catholic District School Board is seeking an Indigenous Support Worker for a temporary full-time role (35 hours/week), with a start mid-October 2026 and end on June 30, 2027. The worker will plan, prepare and facilitate FNMI programming to foster cultural pride and belonging among Indigenous youth across 17 schools in Greater Sudbury and surrounding communities.

The role emphasizes supporting mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health to promote graduation success, under

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field as listed in the posting.
• Lived experience considered in the selection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating Indigenous youth programming to increase cultural pride, self-esteem and belonging.
• Contribute to developing awareness and appreciation of FNMI traditions and perspectives for all learners and staff.
• Support Indigenous youth’s mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health to help graduation success.

Education

Community College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field (e.g., NYW, CYW, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Indigenous Studies)

Job description

Indigenous Support Worker – Temporary Full-time – Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

Start Date: mid October 2026 to June 30, 2027

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is located in Northeastern Ontario and serves approximately 6,900 students in 17 schools located in Greater Sudbury, as well as in Killarney.

Our School Board is host to and celebrates diverse cultures and is comprised of dedicated staff committed to high quality education that inspires and promotes lifelong learning. The Board is currently seeking an Indigenous Support Worker to join our dynamic and innovating team. Under the direction of the Superintendent of Education and the Principal, the Indigenous Support Worker will assist in planning, preparing, and facilitating Indigenous youth programming that will increase Indigenous students’ sense of cultural pride, self-esteem, and sense of belonging. The Indigenous Support Worker will also contribute to developing an awareness and appreciation of contemporary and traditional First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) traditions, cultures and perspectives for all learners and staff.

As a member of the school team, the Indigenous Support Worker will play a crucial role in supporting Indigenous youth’s mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health and support graduation success.

Required Education/Certification

Community College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field e.g. Native Youth Worker (NYW), Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW), Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Indigenous Studies. Lived experience will also be taken into consideration.

Salary

Salary $33.60 -$40.99 hourly

For more information on this opportunity and working for Sudbury Catholic Schools, please visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca.

This job posting is for existing vacancy.