TEMPORARY INDIGENOUS RESOURCE WORKER -Daax̱iigan Sḵ'adáa Née K-12 School

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 (HAIDA GWAII)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY INDIGENOUS RESOURCE WORKER

Daax̱iigan Sḵ'adáa Née K-12 School

START DATE: As soon as possible to the full return of the incumbent or no later

than June 26, 2026.

SALARY: $34.74 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: Twenty-seven and a half (27.5) hours per week

The Indigenous Resource Worker is responsible to assist students and families in understanding what is

needed for success in school and to facilitate better communication between parents/guardians and

their schools. This position will provide intervention or prevention programs for at-risk behaviours in

Indigenous students.

Qualifications:

Ÿ Grade 12 and/or a minimum of one year of relevant college courses or demonstrated successful

experience working with Indigenous students.

Ÿ A thorough understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary

Indigenous issues.

Ÿ Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Ÿ A thorough understanding of the educational and behavioural problems faced by students and a

commitment to address those problems.

Ÿ Experience in working with children, youth and/or parents/guardians.

Ÿ Exercises discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all matters pertaining to students and staff.

Ÿ Ability to maintain individual files, records of interviews and other reports.

Ÿ Possess a valid BC Driver’s License.

Please visit our website for a comprehensive job description: www.sd50.bc.ca.

If you are interested in assuming this role and are a community minded leader with working and living

knowledge of Haida culture, please submit a general application complete with comprehensive resume

and supporting documents, along with three (3) professional references to:

Selection Committee

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)

PO Box 69, Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0

Facsimile: (250) 559-8849 E-mail: hr@sd50.bc.ca

Application Deadline: Monday December 1, 2025 at 4:00PM

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to

employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have

demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.

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