Position: Temporary First Nation, Metis, & Inuit (FNMI) Graduation Coach
Location: Beaver Brae Intermediate School
Hours of Work: Full Time -(1.0 fte) at 35 hours a week
Rate of Pay: $40.39 / hour
Union Affiliation: Non-Union, Casual
Start Date: August 31, 2026 to January 20, 2028 or return of incumbent
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB
As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of Principal, the First Nation, Metis, & Inuit (FNMI) Graduation Coach provides intensive support to Indigenous learners and their families with the goal of seeing each learner through to graduation towards their own chosen pathways. This position acts as a mentor and advisor to each learner and advocates for them with teachers, school staff, families, and communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as a degree or diploma in Social Studies, Social Work, First Nations Family Support, Health Care or related field, or an equivalent experience. Extensive experience working with First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, their families and communities within Northwestern Ontario is required. Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, values, ways of knowing and histories. Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, values, ways of knowing and histories. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and barriers faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and families. Strong organizational skills, willingness to be flexible and work cooperatively with others. Skills to support and advocate for students and their families in complex social, emotional, behavioural situations. Skills to motivate students, mediate, and resolve conflicts/problems. This position will require a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) at the employee’s expense.”
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Samantha Hager, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPDSB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
