Rainy River District Sc hool Board

NOTICE O F POSITION

Posting Number: 2627-41 Date: September 4, 2026

To: External Applicants

Position: 1.0 FTE Indigenous Cultural Resource Worker

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week

12-month position

Location: Rainy River K-12 School

Salary Range: $65,442 to $76,999

Application Process: Applications must include the Board’s Non-Teaching Application - PDF

Fillable.pdf including three employment related references (one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor, a cover letter, and a current resume.

Please submit application to: Human Resources Department

Rainy River District School Board

522 Second Street East

Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4

Fax: (807) 274-1950

Email: [email protected]

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

For further clarification or questions please contact

Human Resources at (phone hidden)

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4pm

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL RESOURCE WORKER

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title: Ojibwe Language Resource Worker

Team: Indigenous Education

Reports to: Administrator of Indigenous Education & School Principal

Employee Group: Non-Union

Location: School(s)

Date Completed: February 9, 2024

Date

POSITION PURPOSE The Ojibwe Language Resource Worker will develop the programming, as well as provide instruction and assessment of Ojibwe language students. By working collaboratively with other classroom staff, the Ojibwe Language Resource Worker will support student success and achievement in the NSL Program.



The Ojibwe Language Resource Worker will support small groups of students and may provide instruction to classes of students as an unqualified teacher when needed.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

- High School Diploma and additional diploma or certification in language studies
- Experience working with students/ youth
- Ability to speak read and write Ojibwe
- Knowledge & understanding of First Nation culture, language, values, and history
- Experience working in a school setting.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to display positive attitudes and behaviors.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple and

changing demands.
- Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficiency in a computerized office environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPPORTING OJIBWE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

- Works with the classroom teacher(s) on Ojibwe language instruction
- Supports students (individual & in group setting)

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INDIGENOUS CULTURAL RESOURCE WORKER

SUPPORTIVE STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

- Creates and maintains healthy working relationships with students.
- Acts as a safe and caring adult to families
- Establishes a welcoming environment for students.
- Communicates with families as needed

CULTURAL AWARENESS & SUPPORT

- Shares knowledge & culture with the school community
- Helps build a community of supports for indigenous students
- Communicates with educators regarding student needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Works in a school environment
- Minimal exposure to hazards and risk of injury
- Occasional exposure to stressful conditions
- Requirement for some work travel

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