Bilingual Program Support Assistant

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Department Information

The Commission scolaire francophone, Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO) provides quality French- first language education that promotes the cultural identity, personal development, and academic success of students across the Northwest Territories. As a key player in Francophone education, CSFTNO fosters inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments grounded in community collaboration and student well-being.

Job Information

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Bilingual Program Support Assistant to help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for students. In this role, you will support teachers in delivering academic and cultural programming, both inside and outside the classroom, and help students reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities include

Supporting classroom instruction in reading, writing, and math

Assisting students individually or in small groups, including those with special needs

Helping prepare learning materials and classroom resources

Supervising students during classroom, recess, lunch, and extracurricular activities

Supporting cultural, sports, and school events

Assisting with student progress tracking and communication with teachers

Qualifications/experience

Secondary school diploma and Completion of a Program Support Assistant certificate or college diploma

French language proficiency (Advanced level required: oral, reading, and writing)

Equivalencies

High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of direct related experience in a school environment

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to June 25 2027

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Bilingual

This job opening requires candidate to be fluent both orally and written in both English and French.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28046

Closing Date: August 11, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,277.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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