FNMI Liaison Worker
- Ashmont, AB, Canada
Part-time
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FNMI Liaison Worker
Required For Ashmont School
Ashmont School requires a part-time (0.5 FTE) Advocate for First Nations students from Whitefish Lake. This position may become full-time, with the Advocate working in another role at the school. The position is to commence immediately.
Ashmont School, located in Ashmont, AB, is a K-12 school with approximately 450 students.
The Advocate will build strong connections between students, families, the Whitefish Lake community, Ashmont School and St. Paul Education. The successful candidate will strongly advocate for students and help families navigate educational programs, pathways, services, and supports.
The Successful Candidate Will
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for the teaching position are invited to complete an online portfolio at by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday October 13, 2026.
For more information about our Division, please go to .
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check and an Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
About St. Paul Education
Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.
In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division’s religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.
We serve 3,640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 235 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.
Required For Ashmont School
Ashmont School requires a part-time (0.5 FTE) Advocate for First Nations students from Whitefish Lake. This position may become full-time, with the Advocate working in another role at the school. The position is to commence immediately.
Ashmont School, located in Ashmont, AB, is a K-12 school with approximately 450 students.
The Advocate will build strong connections between students, families, the Whitefish Lake community, Ashmont School and St. Paul Education. The successful candidate will strongly advocate for students and help families navigate educational programs, pathways, services, and supports.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with First Nations students, families, staff, and community representatives.
- Advocate for students and help identify and address barriers affecting attendance, engagement, achievement, and high school completion.
- Support students in identifying their strengths, goals, concerns, and educational aspirations.
- Help students and families understand course selection, graduation requirements, educational pathways, and available supports.
- Support transitions between grades, programs, schools, and, where appropriate, opportunities beyond high school.
- Work with Grade 6 and Grade 9 students and their families to support educational planning and transitions.
- Serve as a communication link between the school, families, and the Whitefish Lake community.
- Facilitate communication and help address concerns between students, families, school staff, and community representatives.
- Work collaboratively with administration, teachers, counsellors, Inclusive Education staff, and community supports.
- Help connect students and families with appropriate school, cultural, social, health, and community resources.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and accurate records related to student advocacy and support.
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for the teaching position are invited to complete an online portfolio at by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday October 13, 2026.
For more information about our Division, please go to .
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record – Vulnerable Sector Check and an Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
About St. Paul Education
Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.
In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division’s religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.
We serve 3,640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 235 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.
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Responsibilities
Advocate for First Nations students and support students and families with educational planning, course selection, graduation requirements, transitions, and access to school and community resources. Build trusted relationships and facilitate communication among students, families, Ashmont School, and the Whitefish Lake community while collaborating with school staff and maintaining appropriate records.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, experience, or certification requirements. The successful candidate is expected to build respectful relationships, advocate for students, support educational planning and transitions, collaborate with school and community partners, maintain confidentiality, and provide a current Criminal Record–Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Family Engagement
- Communication
- Educational Planning
- Student Transitions
- Barrier Identification
- Attendance Support
- Resource Coordination
- Collaboration
- Confidentiality
- Record Keeping
- Cultural Awareness
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- First Nations Students
- Whitefish Lake First Nation
- Student Advocacy
- Family Engagement
- Educational Pathways
- Course Selection
- Graduation Requirements
- Attendance
- Student Engagement
- High School Completion
- Educational Planning
- Student Transitions
- Inclusive Education
- School Counselling
- Community Resources
- Cultural Supports
- Confidentiality
- Student Records
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Alberta Child Intervention Record Check