Student Wellness Mentor

EDGE; Hay River; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

École Boréale in Hay River seeks a Student Wellness Mentor to support students' emotional and social growth under the SBST and Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator. You will listen, guide problem-solving, and model healthy boundaries to foster resilience.

Qualifications include post-secondary study in social fields and at least one year of relevant experience, with equivalencies possible. Fluency in English and French is required; a vulnerable sector check is expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary program in sociology, social work, health, education, or special education plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalencies may include a Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care with 1 year of experience.
• Equivalencies may include a degree in sociology, social work, health, education, or special education with 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in emotional and social development through listening and guidance.
• Help resolve conflicts and navigate specific circumstances in collaboration with SBST and the Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator.
• Contribute to safe, inclusive, culturally aware learning environments.
• Maintain and model healthy boundaries and a growth mindset.

Skills

Listening communication

Emotional support

Self-care & resilience

Cultural awareness

Education

Post-secondary program in sociology / social work / health / education

Equivalencies: Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

Equivalencies: Degree in sociology / social work / education

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

Located at École Boréale in Hay River, the Student Wellness Mentor (Mentor) reports to the Principal and assists students in their emotional and social development through listening, guiding, and helping problem-solve conflicts and specific circumstances.

The mentor provides this support in collaboration with and under the direction of the School-Based Support Team (SBST) and the Regional Inclusive Schooling Coordinator.

Some of the knowledge, skills and abilities required are:

• Knowledge of the functions of brain-based neurodiversity, self-regulation, trauma and healing support for children/youth.
• Knowledge of Mental Health, illness, disorders, and psychiatric profiles.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Wellness Plans.
• Ability to model healthy boundaries and a growth mindset.
• Listening communication skills as primary, verbal and written secondary.
• Self-care and stress management skills.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically attained by:
A post-secondary program in sociology, social work, health, education, or special education and one (1) year of relevant experience.

Equivalencies may include:

• Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care and one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Degree in sociology, social work, health, education, or special education and one (1) year of relevant experience.

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]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Part-time position

This Job opening is for a 0.5 FTE Part-time position (18.75 hours of work per week)

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 # 28407

Closing Date:Tuesday October 13, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $40.68 per hour to $48.60 per hour (approximately $39,663 - $47,385) plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $2.32 per hour.