Employment Opportunity Substitute

2025- 2026 School Year

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 programs that address the
needs of the First Nation Community, including Culture, Cree Language, and Trauma-
Sensitive Programs that address the needs of the First Nation community of James
Smith, which consists of the Chakastaypasin Band of the Cree Nation, James Smith Cree
Nation, and Peter Chapman Band.

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

To obtain more information on the ECFNEA, please visit the 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.

Substitute List
Bernard Constant Community School is currently seeking applicants for substitute
positions for the coming school year.



The substitute list for the positions of:

- Teacher;
- Maintenance;
- Cook; and
- Educational Assistants.

Qualifications
To become a substitute teacher, applicants must have the following:

- must possess a valid Saskatchewan Teaching;
- a Canadian Police Information Centre’s (CPIC) Criminal Records Check and a

Vulnerable Sector Check; and

- a valid Driver’s license.

The following would be assets:

- a CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate Level C and Standard First Aid;

and

- protected Food Handling Certificate an asset.

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

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
Please send applications electronically in Word to the undersigned, complete with a
cover letter, a resume (with all supporting documentation) and a minimum of three
professional references, including your most recent employer.

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

Jacklyn Burns
Executive Assistant/HR Administrative Assistant
East Central First Nation Education Authority
[email protected]

The ECFNEA wishes to thank all applicants who apply for these positions. However, not
all applicants will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to produce a
satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. Only those who meet
the requirements we are seeking will be contacted regarding the next steps in the
process.

Deadline for applications: Open until position is filled.

📌 BCCS Substitute Staff (Canada)
🏢 The East Central First Nations Education Authority (ECFNEA)
📍 Canada