1.0 Permanent Indigenous Student Transition and Support Worker

1 week ago

North Bay, Canada Near North District School Board Full time

**OSSTF - Education Workers**

**1.0**Permanent** Indigenous Student Transition and Support Worker - West Region**

**Effective August 28, 2025**

The Indigenous Student Transition and Support Worker will work closely with the Indigenous Student Lead and/or School team to assist with leading and implementing programs, services and other supports to meet the unique needs of First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, and their families, with a focus on successful student learning from grade JK-12. The Indigenous Student Transition and Support Worker will report directly to the Principal of Student Achievement and Well-Being with the Indigenous Education Portfolio.

**Location**: West Region includes the communities of Parry Sound, Nobel, Humphrey, Mactier, Britt and surrounding areas**

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 year post secondary Diploma or Degree in Social Services or a Related Field
- Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required
- Ojibwe language knowledge/proficiency would be beneficial

**Responsibilities will include but are not limited to**:

- Establish trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities
- Identify and work to remove barriers to student success
- Provide guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests
- Ensure ongoing open dialogue with families
- Provide access to resources that foster a sense of belonging
- Facilitate access to community supports, course planning and mentorship for students
- Create and enhance a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff
- Build close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities
- Act as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous
- Facilitate strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities
- Assist with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools
- Build and maintain community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools
- Provide Cultural Support

**Additional Requirements**:

- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle (travel is expected in this position)

**Rate of pay**:$43,428.00 to $49,854.00 annually**

**All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada**

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting:
Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412

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