WHO WE ARE

The** Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese ** (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Bernadette's Elementary School is a fun and joyful faith community centered on Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We integrate our shared Catholic faith in our daily lives, through the celebration of the Mass, prayer, and liturgical celebrations. Together with the support of parents and our parish community, our educators and support staff are committed to providing a Catholic learning environment where children may grow as unique persons and develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, and socially to become caring members of society. At St. Bernadette’s, we have many extra- curricular programs and local outreach opportunities for our staff and students to get involved with.

Our school is in the growing suburban city of Surrey , BC, where there’s always something new to do and discover. The city is known for its rich cultural diversity and plentiful festivals year-round. Whether you enjoy trying delicious cuisines from around the world, going shopping, golfing, or doing fun indoor and outdoor activities, Surrey is the place to be. Learn more about St. Bernadette Elementary here: www.stbernadetteschool.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

**St. Bernadette's Elementary School **is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Educational Assistant (EA) to join our close-knit team! Our centrally located and beautiful school recently underwent a seismic upgrade, and we are excited to welcome a new member to our supportive and faith-filled community.

This full-time position begins in September 2026 , and preference will be given to candidates who possess an EA certificate and are practicing Catholics. If you are passionate about supporting students and making a difference in their learning journey, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please contact our principal, Ms. Julie Lee , at principal@stbernadette.ca. We can’t wait to welcome you to our wonderful school community!

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your **[Make a Future profile](https://cisva- makeafuture.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx) **
2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
4. Apply to this job posting

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Certificate/Diploma

• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)

• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)

• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference

*For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.

Posted On

May 11, 2026 06:29 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Surrey

School/Location

St. Bernadette Elementary

Salary

$21.42 - $36.97

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

End Date

6/30/2027

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Additional Documents
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Reference Letter(s)