Indigenous Education Support Worker I-III

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.”