- Permanent

Location: Timmins High and Vocational School

OSSTF - PSSP

Comp. 26-316R

Closing date: 2026-08-25 @ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Student Advisor - Permanent

Location: Timmins High and Vocational School

Start date: August 31, 2026

Vacancy Details: 1.0 FTE

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Establish trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities

Identify and work to remove barriers to student success

Provide guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests

Ensure ongoing open dialogue with families

Provide access to resources that foster a sense of belonging

Facilitate access to community supports, course planning and mentorship for students

Create and enhance a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff

Build close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities

Act as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous

Facilitate strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities

Assist with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools

Build and maintain community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools (ie., Keepers of the Circle, Mino Mshki-ki, Community Elders and Knowledge Keepers)

Qualifications

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience

Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work)

Valid drivers license is required

Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required

Compensation Salary in accordance with the provisions outlined in the current OSSTF - PSSP Collective Agreement $33.27 per hour

DSB1 may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)



tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, as defined under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). AI is not used to make final hiring decisions. In DSB1, final hiring decisions are made by DSB1 staff.

Additional Information Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL CHANCE EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Chief Executive Officer)

2026-08-19

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📌 Indigenous Student Advisor (1.0 FTE - Permanent) (Iroquois Falls)
🏢 District School Board Ontario North East
📍 Iroquois Falls