Job detail
CIEAVMay2026 - Casual Indigenous Education Advocate (Vhf)
School District #91 (Nechako Lakes)
Posted 5/1/2026
Location
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Salary
CA$28 - CA$28 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
- 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
Requirements summary
- 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).
- 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.
- Whmis 2015 certificate and familiarity with worksafebc safety procedures
Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)Two years of post-secondary studies related to working with Indigenous families and childrenWHMIS 2015collaboration with teachersadvocacycultural supportdriver’s licensesocial-emotional supportlanguage supportcommunication with familiesadministrative reportingknowledge of Indigenous communities