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Indigenous Education Support Worker I-III

  • Houston, BC, Canada

Starting Salary - $25.25 - $30.47 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024) · Full-time

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Pay
Starting Salary - $25.25 - $30.47 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)
Job type
Full-time
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Working hours
30 Hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

October 15, 2026

File: 26/27-34b October 15, 2026

JOB POSTING

POSITION: Indigenous Education Support Worker I– III 30 Hours per week

Starting Salary - $25.25 - $30.47 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)

  • Plus Benefit Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION: SILVERTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
  • Minimum of two years post-secondary training; in First Nations Education, Counselling, Human Services or other areas related to working with school-aged children and youth
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with Indigenous students and/or families
  • Must be familiar with local Indigenous organizations and services, both on and off reserve;
  • Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) would be an asset
  • Demonstrated, exceptional skills and experience with communication technology, word processing, database management and spreadsheet programs (e.g. Microsoft Office)
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action
  • Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
  • Valid Class 5 – BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract
  • Physical ability to perform the required duties

“First priority will be given to candidates who are of Indigenous ancestry, and who have a working knowledge of the local Witsuwit'en Indigenous culture and history.

Any appointment will be subject to the approval of the Indigenous Education Council or designates.”
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Responsibilities

Support Indigenous students and families in a school setting, drawing on knowledge of local Indigenous organizations, services, culture, and history. The posting does not provide a detailed list of day-to-day duties.

Requirements

Applicants must have Grade 12 completion, at least two years of post-secondary training in a relevant field, and at least two years of experience working with Indigenous students and/or families. A valid Class 5 BC driver's licence with an exemplary driving record, familiarity with WCB safety procedures, strong technology skills, and the physical ability to perform the duties are required; crisis-management training is an asset.

Skills

  • Communication Technology
  • Word Processing
  • Database Management
  • Spreadsheet Programs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Initiative and Judgment
  • Indigenous Education
  • Working with Indigenous Students and Families
  • Knowledge of Local Indigenous Organizations and Services
  • Non-Violent Crisis Management
  • WCB Safety Procedures
  • Communication
  • Physical Ability

Benefits

  • Benefit Package

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Education
  • Social Services

Keywords

  • Indigenous Education
  • First Nations Education
  • Counselling
  • Human Services
  • School-Aged Children and Youth
  • Indigenous Students
  • Indigenous Families
  • On-Reserve Services
  • Off-Reserve Services
  • Non-Violent Crisis Management
  • CPI Training
  • Communication Technology
  • Word Processing
  • Database Management
  • Spreadsheet Programs
  • Microsoft Office
  • WCB Safety Procedures
  • Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
  • Witsuwit'en Culture and History
  • Indigenous Education Council

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