APPLY TO EDUCATION # 4002971

OSSTF - PSSP

Comp. 26-29

Closing date: 2026-01-21  @ 4:00 pm EST

Indigenous Student Advisor – Southern Region                              

Location:                      Southern Region

Initial Assignment:  To be determined

Start date:                    As soon as possible

Vacancy Details:    1.0 FTE (permanent position with an end date of June 25, 2026)

​This posting is for a new position.

The Southern Region Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) will assist with leading and implementing programs, services and other supports to meet the unique needs of First Nation, Metis and Inuit students, and their families, with a focus on successful student learning from Kindergarten to grade 12. The Southern Region Indigenous Student Advisor will report directly to the Indigenous Lead Administrator for District School Board Ontario North East.

​Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Will establish trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and communities
• Will identify and work to remove barriers to student success
• Will provide guidance and support to identify pathways based on individualized strengths and interests
• Will ensure ongoing open dialogue with families
• Will provide access to resources that foster a sense of belonging
• Will facilitate access to community supports, course planning and mentorship for students
• Will create and enhance a welcoming supportive space for students in various schools with various school staff
• Will build close supportive relationships with students, families, and communities
• Will act as an advocate for students who identify as Indigenous
• Will facilitate strong communication between the schools, families, and First Nation communities
• Will assist with developing and/or enhancing cultural activities in the schools
• Will build and maintain community partnerships with agencies supporting cultural awareness within our schools (ie., Keepers of the Circle, Mino M’shki-ki, Community Elders and Knowledge Keepers)

​Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma and/or experience
• Post-secondary education is an asset (e.g., Educational Assistant, Social Work)
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of cultural teachings and best practices is required

​Compensation:

Salary in accordance with the provisions outlined in the current OSSTF - PSSP Collective Agreement Collective Agreements (dsb1.ca)  $33.27

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca and on Apply to Education at Apply to Education - DSB1  . Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

DSB1 may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, as defined under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). AI is not used to make final hiring decisions; all hiring decisions are made by Human Resources.