Job Description

COME JOIN A GROWING AND DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION OFFERING REWARDING CAREERS AND A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR KETEGAUNSEEBEE.

Garden River First Nation administers a variety of programs and services. Various department managers oversee their individual programs, and overall administrative duties are overseen by a Chief Administrative Officer who is directly responsible to the Council who in turn, are responsible to the membership.

We are seeking a caring Anishinaabe Support Worker (ASW) to provide one-on-one support to a student with high needs at Garden River First Nation Elementary School. You will help the student grow and succeed while sharing cultural knowledge and supporting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

What you will do:

To act as a resource for school administration and staff to raise awareness and understanding of cultural, personal, and community issues that may impact the success of students of Indigenous descent.

Establish and maintain appropriate lines of communication with the GRFN Elementary School Teacher/Coordinator, Education Support Services, Education Department staff and school personnel.

Promote and support the academic success of our students by attending Individual Placement Review Committee (IPRC) meetings and Special Education initiatives that will benefit our students.

Promote behaviour expectations required in school and promote life skills for students.

Assist students, parents, and community members to understand school protocols, rules and policies as required.

Document any interaction between students, parents, school officials that is aimed at supporting our exceptional students as well as inputting appropriate data in student records.

What you can bring to the role:

Required Social Services Degree or College Diploma in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker or related studies from a recognized institution, or Youth Programming (preferred) with some academic courses (English, Math).

Preferred minimum two (2) years experience related to counselling Youth and/or Cross- Cultural programming.

Knowledge of work-related computer skills (e.g. MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Internet, Email, Outlook).

For a copy of the full job description please email employment@gardenriver.org We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may submit a request along with their application. By applying to this opportunity, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Must undergo a criminal record vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment

(At Applicant Expense)

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO GARDEN REGISTERED MEMBERS. SELF-IDENTIFICATION IS ENCOURAGED.

Interested applicants please forward letter of introduction and resume to employment@gardenriver.org by

: November 7th , 2025 by 4:30 PM

. Please include

"A.S.W.- 2025-138"

in the email subject line. Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.34-$24.63 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person