Probationary Full Time Indigenous Education Services Provider (35 Hours per week)

Peace Wapiti Public School Division; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace Wapiti Public School Division seeks a Probationary Full-Time Indigenous Education Services Provider for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate will enhance Indigenous student experiences, provide community resource connections, and promote cultural knowledge across the division, requiring a relevant degree and skills in working with diverse educational needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Life Insurance

Extended Disability Benefit

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

Vision Benefits

Registered Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in an Indigenous community is an asset.
• Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action encouraged.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Improve Indigenous student experience and collaborate with staff.
• Reduce barriers to success and improve wellness-focused supports.
• Increase presence of Indigenous culture and knowledge division-wide.

Skills

Working within school environment

Community resource connections

Presentation facilitation

Project leadership

Connecting with students and families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or Indigenous Studies

Job description

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.

We are seeking a Probationary Full-Time Indigenous Education Services Provider for the 2025-2026 school year to join the Indigenous Education Services (IES) team in improving Indigenous student experience, fostering learning opportunities for all students, and collaborating with staff in a leadership capacity.

PWPSD is looking for individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding to guide staff in creating culturally responsive and welcoming learning environments. Focuses will include reducing barriers to success and improving wellness focused supports for Indigenous students, and increasing the presence of Indigenous culture and knowledge division-wide.

The start date of this position is Monday August 25, 2025 or a mutually agreement date that aligns with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

This position provides services division wide and as such, travel is required.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will require the ability to work within the unique dynamics of a school environment, provide connections to community resources, facilitate presentations, lead projects, and connect with students and families.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or Indigenous Studies is required.
• Related experience in an indigenous community would be an asset.
• Candidates with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action are encouraged to apply.
• A valid Drivers License.
  
  

Applications Should Include

• Completed ApplytoEducation profile
• Cover letter
• Detailed resume
• Three references with current contact information
  
  

A current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $5,848.94 to $7,519.74 per month, payable over 10 months (September to June). The salary will be prorated for part-year or part-time assignments. The working schedule for this position is mid-August to the end of June (roughly following the school year calendar) with 1,400 hours of work per school year.

Applicants who do not meet the educational qualifications as identified above may be considered at an alternate classification.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits.and a Registered Pension Plan.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at [phone].

PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.