SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 43 (COQUITLAM)
Invites Applications
for the position of:
INDIGENOUS YOUTH WORKER – CONTINUING /
CASUAL
Coquitlam School District invites applications
from individuals for the position of Youth Worker – Indigenous Education for
both permanent and casual positions. As the third largest school district in
the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown
Vancouver. The school district has a
population of 32,000 students with approximately 4,300 teaching,
administrative, managerial and support staff.
Working under the direction of
administrator/designate, the youth worker implements
and promotes individualized and/or group programs in First Nations studies
under the direction of the teacher.
Required knowledge and Skills:
· Completion of a two-year post-secondary
education diploma in child/youth care from a recognized college/institution or
· Completion of two years of university
course work in Psychology or Sociology.
·
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
·
A thorough knowledge of First Nations
cultures, traditions and values demonstrated through Indigenous Ancestry.
The successful applicant will be a person of Indigenous ancestry in accordance
with an approved special program under Section 42(3) of the British Columbia
Human Rights Code.
Both
continuing and casual positions are unionized and offer $34.28/hour. Continuing positions are 37.5 hours / week
while school is in session and include an attractive benefit
package which consists of Extended Health, Dental, and Pension Plan (MPP). Casual positions offer 16% in lieu of benefits.
To
apply, please click on the following link and create a user account/profile. https://ejp.sd43.bc.ca/postings/Account/Login
Once
you have completed your profile you will have access to the job postings.
Applications will be
reviewed as they are received. The
successful applicants must complete two criminal record checks.
We appreciate your interest but regret that
only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.