Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker Kings North Area

Government of Nova Scotia; Blandford-Blenheim; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education center in Blandford-Blenheim is seeking a Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker. This role involves providing support to Indigenous students, fostering a positive school experience, and engaging with families and the community. Applicants should have post-secondary education in a related field and a strong understanding of the Indigenous Nova Scotian community. This full-time position includes flexible hours and a competitive wage between $21.56 and $27.56 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (in human services or a related field preferred).
• Be of Indigenous identity (preference given to Mi’Kmaw).
• Experience and ability to work with Indigenous Nova Scotian youth.

Responsibilities

• Support Indigenous students and their families to make schooling a positive experience.
• Foster an environment of goodwill and respect among community members.
• Work outside regular school hours as needed to support program goals.

Skills

Knowledge of the Indigenous Nova Scotian Community

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrated skills working with youth

Education

Post-secondary education in human services or related field

Job description

Overview

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Kings North Area

Term Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker

8 hours per day with a flexible work schedule, which may include working after school, evenings, and on weekends

Term beginning immediately with an end date of July 10, 2026

Closing date for Applications February 10, 2026 at midnight

Starting Wages:

Fully Qualified - $27.56 per hour

Partially Qualified - $21.56 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.

Position

A position is available for a Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker in the North Kings Area of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. This position will be supporting students of Indigenous ancestry at Northeast Kings Education Centre, Kings County Academy and Glooscap Elementary School, reporting to the Coordinator of Mi’Kmaw Services/Education. This position is for 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

The Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker will work directly with Indigenous students to provide support to them and their families in making schooling a positive experience. The goal of the Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker is to help students achieve success and remain in school by fostering a positive environment of goodwill, respect and dignity among students, parents/guardians, teachers and all community members. The Mi'Kmaw/Indigenous Student Support Worker will be required to work outside of regular school hours in accordance with the Collective Agreement in order to accomplish the goals of the program.

Position Requirements

• post-secondary education (in human services or a related field preferred);
• be of Indigenous identity (preference given to Mi’Kmaw);
• knowledge of the Indigenous Nova Scotian Community;
• experience and ability to work with Indigenous Nova Scotian youth, parents/guardians and communities;
• demonstrated skills working with youth;
• excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to work collaboratively as part of a team involving students, teachers, parents/guardians, support agencies, and the surrounding communities;
• ability to work independently;
• willingness to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of the communities served by the schools and to attend related community meetings;
• knowledge of, experience in, and commitment to the principles of race relations, cross-cultural understanding and human rights; knowledge and experience in mediation and conflict resolution;
• a valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a properly insured vehicle as per SchoolCentre policy, if required to transport students;
• a current Driver’s Abstract will be required.
• a current Child Abuse Registry/Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector.
• willing to take pertinent training.

Accommodations

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Application Details

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Applications from those who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples, in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity, will be considered: first to AVRCE employees who are members of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 – the AVRCE and then to external applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.