Employment Opportunity Cook’s Assistant, full-
time at Bernard Constant Community School,

located on the James Smith Cree Nation

Deadline: Open until the position is filled

The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA) is committed to providing
the highest quality of Educational Services by our people to our people, for our people.
The Authority focuses on developing and implementing Culture and Cree Language
Programs that address the needs of the First Nation communities it serves: the
Chakastaypasin Band of the Cree Nation, the James Smith Cree Nation, and the Peter
Chapman Band.

The ECFNEA’s facilities include the Bernard Constant Community School located on
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and a sub-office in Nipawin, Saskatchewan.

To obtain more information on the ECFNEA, please visit our website at
https://www.ecfnep.ca/

The School
The Bernard Constant Community School is a dynamic Pre-K-Grade 12 school serving
approximately 394 students enrolled in its nursery to Grade 12 Programs, with a
professional staff of more than 30 teachers and a full complement of support staff. The
focus of the Bernard Constant Community School is Trauma-sensitive Programming,
with a full complement of a Wellness Team, a comprehensive Cree Language Program
for all grades and divisions, along with a Land-based Learning Program, a Cultural
Program, a Sports Academy Program, and a Treaty Essential Learning Program.

There are currently no accommodations available within the community. School staff
travel into the community from local towns and cities such as Melfort and Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan.

Position Title - Cook’s Assistant
Under the direct supervision of the Principal at Bernard Constant Community School,
the Cook’s Assistant is responsible for cleaning up after breakfast, snack(s), and
lunchtime, as well as assisting the cook with prescribed preparation and cooking duties.





Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk are as follows:

- assisting the cook in all aspects of delivering a hot-lunch/hot-supper scenario;
- clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units;
- operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware;

- place dishes in storage area;
- prepping food as required;
- sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand; and
- scour pots and pans.

Qualifications
The successful applicant should have the following qualifications:

- Grade 12 diploma; and
- Safe-food Handling Certificate; and

- experience with institutional cooking scenarios.

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory. A
valid Driver’s license is required. A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate and
a First Aid Certificate would be an asset.

The successful candidate must possess the Strong knowledge of and awareness of
indigenous First Nation culture and history with an emphasis of trauma, family violence,
indigenous youth engagement and community outreach.

Preference will be given to members of the First Nations participating in the East
Central First Nation Education Authority.

Required Abilities and Skills
The successful candidate must possess:

- ability to apply and follow project management principles and tasks;
- ability to communicate effectively and professionally through verbal and written

communications;





- ability to do Medium Load Work which includes exerting up to 22.6 kilograms (50

pounds) of force occasionally (lifting and/or carrying); exerting up to exerting up to
9.7 kilograms (20 pounds) of force occasionally and exerting up to 4.5 kilograms (10
pounds) of force frequently to move objects;

- ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks;
- ability to present a positive, “can do” attitude;
- ability to present ideas in user-friendly language;
- ability to work flexible hours;
- ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
- ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision;

- dependability;
- effective interpersonal skills;
- excellent oral communications;
- exceptional attention to detail;
- flexibility;

- interpersonal awareness;
- judgement;
- moral values and ethics;

- punctuality;
- reliability;
- robust customer service skills;
- strong interpersonal skills; and
- a team player.

Salary and Benefits
Salary/Wages are commensurate with experience. Extended health benefits, vacation or
holiday pay, and personal/sick leave may be available depending on contract terms.

Application Process
If you require further information, please contact or email or submit your application to:

Jacklyn Burns, Executive Assistant and Human Resources Administrative Assistant
East Central First Nations Education Authority
Email: [email protected]

Please send applications electronically in Word format and include a cover letter and a
minimum of three professional references, including your most recent employer, along
with the CPIC (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check).

The ECFNEA wishes to thank all applicants who applied for these positions. However,
not all applicants will be contacted. Only those who meet the requirements will be
contacted.

Deadline for applications: Open until filled.

📌 BCCS School Cook’s Assistant (Canada)
🏢 The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA)
📍 Canada