Job Details
File: 23/24-105a March 11, 2024
TEMPORARY JOB POSTING*
POSITION : Indigenous Support Services Worker I– III 18 Hours per week*
(*Coverage for President’s Release Time)
Temporary to June 30, 2024
Starting Salary - $24.51 - $29.58 per hour (Effective July 1, 2023)
*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.”
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.