Indigenous Advisor

**Job Details**:
**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR**

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME INDIGENOUS ADVISOR**

**GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER**

As one of the area's largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

**Location**:Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), Education Centre

**Commencing**: As soon as possible

**Permanent**: 35 hours per week, 12-month position

**Salary**: $73,430-$85,905/year

**Position Summary**:
In support of the strategic priorities of Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), the Indigenous Advisor will draw upon their education and lived experiences and perspectives to implement centralized training, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and coordinating and facilitating learning events for students and/or staff. The Indigenous Advisor will work closely with other BWDSB staff, Indigenous students, and families in elementary and secondary schools to identify and support the social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being of students.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide support for student achievement, transitions, and cultural initiatives
- Work with school and system staff, including attendance counsellors and graduation coaches providing guidance to support Indigenous student achievement and well-being
- Liaise between school, home, and community social service agencies
- Provide support to ensure that literacy and numeracy programs reflect an inclusive curriculum, particularly, the perspective of Indigenous peoples
- Provide support in the development of the Board Action Plan on Indigenous Education
- Provide support in collaborative inquiries and staff in-service
- Develop and present professional development related to equity and inclusion
- Assist with planning and monitoring of land-based summer programming for students
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Secondary School Diploma and Native Education, Counselling Training Program Diploma, or Diploma in Native Education Indigenous Studies, or a related field
- Relevant experience working with Indigenous partners

**Assets**:

- Demonstrated understanding of strategies that support trauma-informed practices
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and traditional practices
- Awareness of current political, cultural, and social awareness of issues impacting Indigenous youth
- Knowledge of community, and social services agencies that serve Indigenous families
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, experience with behaviour management techniques and strategies including knowledge of conflict resolution
- Experience working in the education system and knowledge of Ontario's publicly funded schools
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and co-ordinate jobs/tasks to meet deadlines and handle frequent concurrent tasks while adapting to changing situations and priorities
- Excellent organizational skills with respect to planning, communication, attention to detail, decision making, motivation and problem solving.
- Excellent relationship building skills, sound judgement, sensitivity, and an inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member

**Job Requirements**:

- Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to work in all regions of Bluewater District School Board (Bruce and Grey counties)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Vulnerable sector police records check, satisfactory to the board

**A**pplication Process**:
Applicants are asked to provide a resume and cover letter.
- We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Kathy Archer

Learning Services Administrator, Student Success

**_Equity_**:

- Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff._

**_ Accommodation_**:
**_ Wellness_**:

- Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment._

Posted On

September 04, 2025 02:42 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

September 15, 2025 04:00 PM EST/EDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Management & Professionals

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Chesley

School/Location

BEC - Student Success

Salary