Indigenous Student Support Worker – Baldonnel Elementary

There is a position available for an Indigenous Student Support Worker at Baldonnel Elementary. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 15, 2026.

Work Structure & Salary

Hours of work: 15 hrs per week

Duties to Commence: As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary: $27.30/hr.

Duties

- Collect and maintain Indigenous student self-identification and parent consent forms (1701s) to ensure audit compliance.
- Reports directly to their site Administrative Officer(s) and District Indigenous Principal.
- In cooperation with the site Administrative Officer(s), and the District Indigenous Principal, creates a weekly/bi-weekly/monthly schedule for working with their Indigenous students.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records as directed by the District Indigenous Principal.
- Monitors and provides support to Indigenous students and their families, as well as being the liaison between the school and the Indigenous communities within their assigned school catchment.
- Attend ISSW meetings as requested by the District Indigenous Principal.
- Attend directed career development in-services.
- Providing academic support for Indigenous students', educational programming through in-class assistance as appropriate either individually, small group or classroom.
- Providing relevant student information for School Based Team meetings.
- Provide an Indigenous perspective to all students and staff at their assigned school(s) such as:
- Connecting school and staff to resources.
- Enhancing school and staff understanding of Indigenous worldview and perspectives.




- ISSW may be called upon to act as s guest speaker to supplement lessons.
- Organize and facilitate culturally relevant experiences for students both in the school and in the community.
- Providing support for Indigenous students' cultural growth as appropriate either individually, as a small group, or as a whole class activity.

- Assumes other responsibilities that are site and program specific.
- When requested by the site Administrative Officer(s) or District Principal of Indigenous Education, conduct home visits.
- By their presence the ISSW must be a positive Indigenous role model for students, staff and community.
- May be required to attend off site/overnight school activities.
- Other job related tasks as directed.

Qualifications and Attributes

- Grade 12 or equivalency
- 1 year of training and/or recent experience (within 5 years) working with Indigenous people would be an asset
- Access to a reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to work independently and set priorities
- WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
- Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment
- Proven knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture is a requirement
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry (per Human Rights Variance). Proof of ancestry is required

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work.

For More Information, Please Contact

Doreen McDonell, District Administrative Officer Indigenous Education (250)785-8324 or email [email protected]

📌 Indigenous Student Support Worker (Baldonnel)
🏢 School District 60
📍 Baldonnel