Make a Difference this Summer!
Bluewater District School Board is looking for two Student Coordinators to support the Landing Success summer programs.
This is a great opportunity to:
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Build leadership and teamwork skills
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Earn co-operative education credits
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Gain valuable work experience
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Make a positive impact supporting younger students in your community
About the Program
Landing Success is a summer program for grade 8, 9 and 10 Indigenous students.
Students in the program participate in:
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Outdoor, land-based learning
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Activities that build confidence and skills
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A reach-ahead secondary school credit
As a Student Coordinator, you will act as a mentor and role model, sharing your own high school experiences and helping students feel prepared for secondary school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the successful transition of Grade 8 Indigenous students into Grade 9 through summer activities and programming
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Provide insight into secondary academic expectations, programming, and extracurricular activities
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Assist in the planning for and implementation of a summer transition program
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Model and support the acquisition of the learning skills needed to be successful at secondary school
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Perform other duties as assigned
Position Details
Dates: June 29 to July 31, 2026
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Occasional additional hours may be required for travel and field trips
Locations:
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Aaron Roote Memorial Youth Centre
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Owen Sound District Secondary School
Pay:
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$20.00/hour (includes vacation and holiday pay)
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Cooperative education credits
Reports to: Summer Programming Administrator
Who Can Apply
Required Qualifications (must have):
- Currently enrolled as a Grade 11 or 12 student with Bluewater District School Board
- Between 15 and 24 years old (up to 29 for persons with disabilities)
Eligibility Requirements (employment conditions):
- Must live in Ontario during employment
- Legally able to work in Canada (Social Insurance Number required)
- Able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Assets:
- Understanding of Anishinaabe traditions and community
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Strong communication skills
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Organized and reliable
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Experience mentoring, coaching, and working with younger students
Bluewater District School Board values diversity in the workplace. Based on the nature of this position, and pursuant to Part II of the special employment guidelines of the Ontario Human Rights Code, indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge required for the success of this position and its impact to the organization.
Application Process
Qualified applicants are invited to apply to this position by email to:
Kathy Archer, Learning Services Administrator - Student Success
By email to
Please include a cover letter, resume, professional references and permission to check references.
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity
Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
