Educational assistant jobs in Canada (874 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 874
Employers: 171

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.54Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 1%5 listings
On-site: 99%869 listings

Employers hiring include Brock University (117), Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) (35), School District 57 (Prince George) (34).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Teaching Assistant SPMA 4P96 Winter D3-1
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Ottawa Catholic School Board
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant EDUC 1P96 Winter D3 S1
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant EDUC 2P65 Winter D3 S1
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time
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Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
- Part-time

W̱SÁNEĆ College

On-Call Education Assistant (Internal/External)

Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada

Hourly Rate Level 1: $25.39 Level 2: $26.92 Level 3: $28.53 · Full-time

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Pay: Hourly Rate Level 1: $25.39 Level 2: $26.92 Level 3: $28.53
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 11, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: On-Call Education Assistant (Any Level)

Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal/**External

Department: ȽÁU,WELNEW Elementary School, W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School

Job Status: On-Call

Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)

Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.
External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.

Closing Date/Time: Ongoing

Summary

Level 1: Responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of students including special needs students. Incumbents are assigned to support a classroom or individual students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

Level 2: Responsible for delivering targeted educational and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs. This includes supporting the implementation of individualized education programs and managing behavioral support strategies. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a teacher and can be reassigned during the school year based on student needs and operational priorities.

Level 3: Responsible for providing intensive/directed educational support to students with serious disabilities (multiple physical or development challenges and needs such as autism or cerebral palsy) and/or providing specialized assistance such as speech therapy to address the special needs of multiple students. Incumbents are assigned to support students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements.

SCOPE

Works under the direction of the ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School/W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School Principal or W̱SÁNEĆ College Director and in accordance with the BC legal framework, and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy/procedures, to provide support to teachers and students. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of students from Nursery to grade 12 in and outside the classroom in order that students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.

HOURS OF WORK

6.75 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

Qualifications

EA Level 1: Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED
EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field.
EA Level 3: Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need’s educator certification.
Valid Level 1 & 2: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check
Valid Level 1 & 2: May require BC Class 5 Drivers License
Valid Level 1 & 2: May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification.

Knowledge And Abilities

Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required.
Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly.
Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed.
Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans.
Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice.
Use computers and standard software applications.

Only Applications Containing The Following Will Be Considered

Resume and cover letter
Three professional references (please provide telephone numbers & email addresses)
Copies of valid certificates must accompany application
Additional Supporting Documentation

Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.

Hourly Rate Level 1: $25.39 Level 2: $26.92 Level 3: $28.53

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*

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Responsibilities

Support students’ academic, social, emotional, physical, and safety needs in classrooms and other settings, including students with special needs. Assist teachers with implementing and evaluating learning plans and educational or behavioral programs, and adapt assignments to operational and student needs.

Requirements

Requirements vary by level, from a Grade 12 diploma or GED for Level 1 to related postsecondary training and experience for Level 2, and special-needs educator certification for Level 3. First Aid, CPR, and a criminal record check are required for Levels 1 and 2; a driver’s license or additional First Aid certification may also be required.

Skills

Child Development
Student Support
Academic Support
Social-Emotional Support
Behavioral Support
Individualized Education Programs
Classroom Assistance
First Aid
CPR
Communication
Teamwork
Decision-Making
Workload Organization
Computer Skills
Physical Student Assistance

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Keywords

Education Assistant
Student Support
Special Needs
Child Development
Individualized Education Programs
Behavioral Support
Learning Support Team
Academic Support
Social-Emotional Support
Classroom Support
First Aid
CPR
Criminal Record Check
Teaching Assistant Certificate
Community Support
Early Childhood Education
Special Needs Educator Certification
Student Safety
Student Learning Plans
BCGEU

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