Indigenous Student Counsellor - Grades 7-8 (Permanent 10 Month Position)

The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Indigenous Student Counsellor - Senior Elementary (7-8)

1.0 FTE Permanent Position (10 months per school year)

Education

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Education, the Indigenous Student Counsellor will provide support, advocacy and cultural counselling to Indigenous students by:

• Providing academic and cultural support to individual or small groups of Indigenous students;
• Acting as a liaison between parents/guardians and the school;
• Providing transition support for Indigenous students new to our schools;
• Providing the opportunity to develop life skills and assisting and supporting Indigenous students in their physical, emotional and spiritual well being.

• Post-secondary education in human services with an emphasis on Indigenous Studies or equivalent education and experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nation cultures, values, ways of knowing and histories;
• Identification as a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community member and lived experience is an asset;
• Knowledge of community services;
• Fluency skills in Ojibwe is an asset;
• Proven cultural counselling and interpersonal skills;
• Experience with SafeTALK Training;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening document deemed satisfactory to the Board (please do not submit your Police Records Check with your application).

Applicants are required to submit a completed application (available on Board website), cover letter, resume, degree/diploma and certifications no later than 3:30 PM, April 17, 2025 directly to Apply to Education only.

If you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact Employee Services prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Tony Romeo JP Tennier
Board Chairperson
Director of Education