Bilingual Community Liaison Worker (Term)
BULLETIN NUMBER: 517/P/25 DATE POSTED: August 12, 2025
SCHOOL: ÉCOLE VARENNES
COMMENCING: September 2, 2025 until June 30, 2026, unless sooner rescinded

COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 1 Payband $27.38 to $32.94
HOURS: 7.0 hours per day

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Liaison Worker assists in facilitating parental involvement in the students’ school life, encourages and promotes

increased communication between home and school, develops school-community programming and celebrations to build

parent involvement with the school, and coordinates increased services to students by accessing local community resources and

working collaboratively with other service agencies. This position supports the strategic actions of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field. Preference will be given to those who have experience working

with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary

education training and experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with community groups, government and non-profit agencies and organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting Newcomer families and students.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, families, and students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional Indigenous teachings.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of a variety of cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to transport students/families for access to community supports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community and available resource organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with the school team.
• Must possess an understanding of cross-cultural and Indigenous issues and perspectives.
• Good planning and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to be responsive to the immediate school community needs.
• Ability to source and write funding grants.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
• Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
• Food handlers certificate completed within probationary period (90 days).
• Respect In School or equivalent training is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members

of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

• Apply by using the LRSD online submission process at www.lrsd.net.

• Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.

• Identify the names and contact information of three references.

• Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.

• Quote the Bulletin Number on the application; a separate application is required for each job bulletin.

• Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

• Selection of candidates shall adhere to existing CUPE 3473 collective agreement provisions.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2025