Program Support Assistant

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Program Support Assistant in Hay River, NT. The role focuses on developing academic and extracurricular activities to provide students with an optimal learning environment, helping them achieve their full potential.

Candidates should be fluent in English and French, with high school completion and related experience in education. This term position offers a 1-year contract and a competitive hourly wage including a Northern Allowance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning styles and classroom management.
• Knowledge of confidentiality protocols and privacy compliance.
• Ability to build harmonious relationships with others.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to understand the northern cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing academic and extracurricular activities to create an optimal learning environment.
• Support students to reach their full potential.
• Ensure respectful and inclusive interactions with students and staff.

Skills

Learning styles & teaching methods

Confidentiality & privacy

Relationship building

Organization & time management

Cultural awareness (northern env)

Bilingual English/French

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Information

The Commission scolaire francophone, Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO) provides quality French- first language education that promotes the cultural identity, personal development, and academic success of students across the Northwest Territories. As a key player in Francophone education, CSFTNO fosters inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments grounded in community collaboration and student well-being.

Job Information

The Program Support Assistant assists with developing academic and extracurricular activities to provide students with an optimum learning environment that will allow them to achieve their full potential.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of different learning styles, and of teaching and classroom management methods.
• Knowledge of confidentiality protocols and the ability to ensure privacy compliance.
• Skilled at building harmonious relationships and trustful connections with others.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to acquire a respectful understanding of the northern cultural environment.

Typically attained by

The completion of High School and related experience in an educational environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Bilingual

This job opening requires candidate to be fluent both orally and written in both English and French.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28286

Closing Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,277) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538