VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: Supply - Educational Resource Workers (ERW)/Educational Assistants (EA)

Job summary

Collaborate with the Special Education team to support students’ learning, engagement, well-being, and inclusion through individualized or group strategies and programs. Assist with students’ safety, medical, physical, and mobility needs, including lifting, transferring, toileting, and positioning.

Job details

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Supply - Educational Resource Workers (ERW)/Educational Assistants (EA) Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 08:30am – 3:30pm The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will be conducting virtual interviews for Supply - Educational Resource Workers (Educational Assistants). Interested in working in our Educational Resource Worker (Educational Assistant) Supply Pool? Please click APPLY We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. Existing Vacancy: Future Supply Pool and Immediate ERW(EA) Short Term Contract opportunities also available* As a member of the ERW Supply Pool, you will have the opportunity to apply for vacant permanent or contract positions as they become available. About Us The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Job Summary Duties are assigned as determined by students’ needs as per Ministry of Education regulations and Board policies, procedures, and practices. Educational Resource Workers work as a collaborative team member to facilitate the inclusion of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs. Job Responsibilities Educational Resource Workers work collaboratively and in conjunction with the Special Education team, assist in the identification, development and implementation of strategies and programs to support students’ identity, engagement, well-being and learning strengths and challenges of student(s). Provides support for the safety, medical and physical needs of students. Assist with mobility of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs including lifting, transferring, toileting and positioning to facilitate independence and inclusion. Work with students both individually and/or in a group setting. Ability to work with students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, ability to work as a team member, flexibility, high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy Ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations. Other duties as assigned Experience/Skills And Qualifications Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Educational Assistant (EA), or equivalent as deemed by the Employer and/or Secondary school diploma with entry level knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE) (EA) practices. One (1) year proven or recent experience working with students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs preferred. Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and school-based experience is a definite asset Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing BMS techniques where required. May be required to receive training in CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or other emergency techniques. Applicant Information Police Record Check: This role will require a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the Special Education team to support students’ learning, engagement, well-being, and inclusion through individualized or group strategies and programs. Assist with students’ safety, medical, physical, and mobility needs, including lifting, transferring, toileting, and positioning.

Requirements

Applicants should have a diploma in Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant studies, or an equivalent qualification, or a secondary school diploma with entry-level knowledge of ECE/EA practices. Recent experience supporting students with diverse learning needs is preferred; candidates must be able to perform physical duties, and may need CPR or crisis-intervention training.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Positioning · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Student Support
• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Sensitivity
• Diplomacy
• Behavioral Support
• Student Safety
• Mobility Assistance
• Lifting and Transferring
• Positioning
• Crisis Intervention

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services

More jobs from Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board