Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Indigenous Education Advocates to support Indigenous students in the Vanderhoof area, including Mapes. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide cultural, language, and social-emotional support to Indigenous students
• Act as a positive Indigenous role model and promote pride in Indigenous culture
• Collaborate with teachers to support students’ academic, cultural, and emotional needs
• Communicate with families and guardians to promote student success
• Advocate for students and participate in school-based teams as needed
• Submit regular administrative reports to the school and Indigenous Education Department

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with Indigenous families and children (must include an Indigenous education component)
  • Note: Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be designated as Unqualified and must begin relevant programming within two years of hire
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience working with Indigenous students
• Familiarity with local Indigenous communities, both on- and off-reserve, and local band offices
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record (driver’s abstract required)
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

This position is included in the Human Rights Hiring Exemption and is open only to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Proof of ancestry will be required.

**Please note, the rate of pay is dependent on which position you are filling in for**

Application Instructions:

To apply, please complete or update your Make A Future portfolio. Your application must include:

• A current cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience
• Contact information for at least two professional references (current/former supervisors)
• Copies of applicable certificates/documents listed in the qualifications
• A recent driver's abstract (Your personal driving record is available online via )
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate (if not current, you may complete the course online via )

Note: Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Additional Requirements:

The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

For assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including EBUS Academy, one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.

We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.