Relief Support Assistant

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tuktoyaktuk, NT.

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

Located in Tuktoyaktuk, the Relief Support Assistant (SA) reports to the Principal, and, at the discretion of the Principal, or Vice Principal, takes direction from the Program Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teachers. This position is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with diverse and complex needs. The SA works with designated students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance, and may work in the classroom as other students. Many of these students have diverse/complex needs and may not react in a typical manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of, and /or the ability to acquire knowledge of child development; formal and informal learning strategies; and inclusive school philosophies

Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of disabilities and other challenges faced by students, as well as the effects of living with a disability or challenge

Knowledge of community resources and services

Ability to provide instruction in core academic subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) to students in a wide range of grade levels

Ability to acquire knowledge of the goals, objectives and operations of the school and the BDDEC as well as the local people and culture

Planning, organization, time management skills and the ability to work independently

Ability to keep ones emotions under control and able to apply special techniques or plan activities ahead of time to manage emotions or stress

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The completion of Grade 12 and related experience in an educational environment.

Additional Requirements

Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within a reasonable timeframe.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 1869

INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

[email protected]

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

More Information

Relief Worker

This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.

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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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 # 28140

Closing Date: August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $73,905 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.

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