School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Fraser Lake area. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.
The Successful Candidate Will
Provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support to Indigenous students
Act as a positive Indigenous role model and promote pride in Indigenous culture
Collaborate with teachers to support students' academic, cultural, and emotional needs
Communicate with families and guardians to promote student success
Advocate for students and participate in school-based teams as needed
Submit regular administrative reports to the school and Indigenous Education Department
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with Indigenous families and children (must include an Indigenous education component)
Note: Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be designated as Unqualified and must begin relevant programming within two years of hire
Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience working with Indigenous students
Familiarity with local Indigenous communities, both on- and off-reserve, and local band offices
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record (driver's abstract required)
WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures
Please note, the rate of pay is dependent on which position you are filling in for
Additional Requirements
The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) . Criminal Record Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted.
To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).
About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including EBUS Academy , one of BC's largest online schools. In the school year, we served 3,532 students, nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.
We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.
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📌 Cieafls Casual Indigenous Education Advocate Fl Fraser Lake
🏢 School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes
📍 Fraser Lake
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