Indigenous Education Support Worker
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Starting Salary - $25.25 - $30.47 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)
Posted
Indigenous Education Support Worker I-III
Bulkley Valley – School District #54
Silverthorne Elementary · Houston, B.C.
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.”
About this occupation
This job is classed under Social and community service workers (NOC 42201) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
- Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and needs
- Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
- Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
- Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
Usual requirements
- Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
- Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.
- Social service workers may be required to be a member of a provincial regulatory body in some provinces.
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AI Summary
What you’ll need
Completion of Grade 12 or Dogwood Certificate. Minimum of two years of post-secondary training in First Nations Education, Counselling, Human Services, or a related field. Minimum of two years of experience working with Indigenous students and/or families. Familiarity with local Indigenous organizations and services. Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques is an asset. Exceptional communication technology, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet skills. Ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment. Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board safety procedures. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence and exemplary driving record. Physical ability to perform the required duties. Priority given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry with knowledge of local Witsuwit'en culture and history
Benefits
- Benefit package under the CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement