Indigenous Support Liasion - TRADES Program

District Overview

Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

Current Shift: This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10 months per year when school is in session. There are NO GUARANTEED HOURS.

Location: Work will mainly occur at the Individual Learning Centre, Saanichton campus, though there may sometimes be work at other sites throughout Greater Victoria.

Pay Rate: $30.20

Qualifications Required :

Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge (TASK) related industry experience in one or more of the trade areas. Experience working safely and comfortable with supervising students with power tools and other power equipment. Clean drivers abstract and ability to transport students. Able to multi-task and help students with a variety of learning needs. First aid and WHMIS a plus. Must have experience working with Indigenous students. Experience working with youth at risk. Must have Indigenous cultural safety training or willing to engage in a cultural competency training session. Must be willing to work with students and their families to achieve student success.

Applicants must have demonstrated ability to provide instructional support in a school setting with a willingness to be involved in school/department activities.

Applicants must have demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills with students, staff, and the community.

Applicants must be willing and able to facilitate Indigenous cultural learning opportunities for all students across the district.

Minimum secondary school graduation, direct or related experience with a preference given to applicants with post-secondary training and experience related to supporting school-aged children/youth.

This position requires a class 5 driver’s license.

THIS IS NOT A CUPE POSITION.

Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application).

TO APPLY

To apply please register with Make a Future or to send us your application via email, please visit for contact details. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) 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.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

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