Temporary Full Time Indigenous Liaison (35 Hrs/Week)

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.   To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website here .

HYTHE REGIONAL SCHOOL  is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Indigenous Liaison (35 hours/week) .  

Qualifications:

We are seeking a student-focused Indigenous Liaison to facilitate Indigenous education and cultural awareness along with supporting communication with Indigenous families. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Experience working with indigenous youth is an asset.

Role & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Foster student success by helping students develop positive skills which will assist them in managing issues and events
• Provide assistance to students on an individual and small group basis, and provide a link to a variety of community agencies and resources
• Meet with Indigenous students to promote academic success, social, emotional, spiritual wellness, postsecondary and career planning
• Collaborate with school staff to discuss and implement cultural events and programs relevant to Indigenous curriculum content
• Promote partnerships with outside agencies to support students and families
• Promote positive and ongoing communication with parent(s) and or guardians of students, while advocating effectively in support of students and their families

Applications should include:

• Completed Apply to Education profile
• Cover letter
• Detailed resume
• Three references with current contact information

A current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in Policy GGG: Personnel Policy for Non-Teaching Staff. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $20.66/hour to $27.20/hour.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.  All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at kellielewis@pwpsd.ca or by phone at (780) 831-3077.  

PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.