End Date: Saturday, July 31 2027
Posted: Training completed or to be completed if part of the job assignment:

Personal Care
assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, de-escalation strategies, foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, implement calming strategies, etc.)
Medical Related Procedures (i.e. assist with catheterization, diabetes care, inhalation therapy, medication distribution, physiotherapy exercise, ostomy care, seizure management, suctioning, tube feeding, etc.)
A related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.
Comprehensive health and dental advantages cost-shared with the employer
Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Educational Program Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.
The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $37,811.64 including 4% vacation pay. EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1 st to July 31 st ) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.
EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1 st to July 31 st ) for working a 10-month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.




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Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.
HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.
Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.
Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

📌 Education Assistant I (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality