Intercultural Support Worker
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Intercultural Support Worker
TERM to December 18, 2026
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice, the Intercultural Support Worker will assist in transitioning newcomer students to services and resources in the school system and the community to promote settlement and foster student achievement. The worker will work as part of a team with teachers, administration, and the community.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Employment subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Criminal Record search.
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.
Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.
About Winnipeg School Division
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
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Intercultural Support Worker
TERM to December 18, 2026
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice, the Intercultural Support Worker will assist in transitioning newcomer students to services and resources in the school system and the community to promote settlement and foster student achievement. The worker will work as part of a team with teachers, administration, and the community.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
Intercultural Support Worker
TERM to December 18, 2026
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice, the Intercultural Support Worker will assist in transitioning newcomer students to services and resources in the school system and the community to promote settlement and foster student achievement. The worker will work as part of a team with teachers, administration, and the community.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- assist in the reception of new EAL students, their transition and integration into the school community
- support students/families in understanding the school system and in accessing resources available to them
- provide support to school staff in translating/interpreting information to parents and students related to assessments, report cards and other matters of importance and by providing teachers with information about student’s linguistic cultural backgrounds
- refer and facilitate access to resources in the community, social services, health services and government programs
- maintain records, assess, and monitor ongoing needs and provide continual updates to Principal or designate
- co-facilitate and/or co-coordinate workshops or support to groups on settlement issues, cultural awareness, women’s issues, parenting skills and other information related needs for parents / families and staff
- participate in networking for resources in the wider community and liaise with outside agencies for school programs
- perform other related duties within this classification and other related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required
- a minimum of secondary education, preferably some post-secondary education and coordinating projects or in initiatives around newcomer services.
- experience promoting inter-cultural understanding within diverse youth/families/communities coming from war affected countries.
- experience working to support refugees adjust to their communities and schools.
- excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills are required.
- values cross cultural perspectives and demonstrates ability to withhold personal bias while working across various religious/political and tribal communities is required.
- Priority will be given to candidates speaking Deri, Farsi, Tigrinya and Amharic.
- Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
- Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
- Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and purpose
Employment subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Criminal Record search.
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.
Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.
About Winnipeg School Division
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
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Intercultural Support Worker
TERM to December 18, 2026
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Anti-Racism, Equity and Climate Justice, the Intercultural Support Worker will assist in transitioning newcomer students to services and resources in the school system and the community to promote settlement and foster student achievement. The worker will work as part of a team with teachers, administration, and the community.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- assist in the reception of new EAL students, their transition and integration into the school community
- support students/families in understanding the school system and in accessing resources available to them
- provide support to school staff in translating/interpreting information to parents and students related to assessments, report cards and other matters of importance and by providing teachers with information about student’s linguistic cultural backgrounds
- refer and facilitate access to resources in the community, social services, health services and government programs
- maintain records, assess, and monitor ongoing needs and provide continual updates to Principal or designate
- co-facilitate and/or co-coordinate workshops or support to groups on settlement issues, cultural awareness, women’s issues, parenting skills and other information related needs for parents / families and staff
- participate in networking for resources in the wider community and liaise with outside agencies for school programs
- perform other related duties within this classification and other related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required
At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.
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Responsibilities
Support newcomer students and families as they transition into the school system and community, including helping them understand school processes and access relevant services. Coordinate with school staff and community agencies, provide interpretation and cultural context, monitor student and family needs, and help deliver workshops and settlement supports.
Requirements
A minimum of secondary education is required, with some post-secondary education and experience coordinating newcomer-service projects or initiatives preferred. Candidates should have experience supporting refugees and promoting intercultural understanding, strong communication and advocacy skills, the ability to work across diverse communities without personal bias, and a commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and Truth and Reconciliation; Dari, Farsi, Tigrinya, or Amharic is preferred.
Skills
- Intercultural Communication
- Student Support
- Family Support
- Settlement Support
- Translation and Interpretation
- Community Resource Referral
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Workshop Facilitation
- Record Keeping
- Needs Assessment
- Community Networking
- Anti-Racism
- Equity and Inclusion
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Newcomer Students
- English as an Additional Language
- Settlement Services
- School System
- Student Achievement
- Family Support
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Community Resources
- Social Services
- Health Services
- Government Programs
- Needs Assessment
- Record Keeping
- Cultural Awareness
- Refugee Support
- Intercultural Understanding
- Anti-Racism
- Equity
- Diversity
- Truth and Reconciliation
- Community Networking
- Workshop Facilitation
- Dari
- Farsi
- Tigrinya
- Amharic