Job Description

Permanent EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT


C.U.P.E. 2357









If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.


The OCSB is currently seeking a permanent Educational Assistant for the school indicated. The address of which can be found on our .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada's capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence and a population of just over a million people.


The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.


The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.


The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.


Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is hired:


as a support staff in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (developmentally delayed, physically handicapped, deaf, blind, or experiencing behaviour/social/medical problems); in a special education classroom (social adjustment, communication, learning disability); to provide support in the students' academic development; responds to the students' physical, emotional and hygienic needs (i.e. toileting, etc); and acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s), or may contribute to the educational program as a whole;and performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

a secondary school diploma; a 2 year Community college diploma in a related field (ie: DSW,CYW, SSW or a University Degree in a child related field of study); 2 years of relevant experience working with children with a variety of physical, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille; Behaviour Science certificate; special feeding techniques; CPR/First Aid, CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring;. the ability to show initiative excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to establish a rapport with children; Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Annual Salary:

$48,782.00 ($32.41 hourly) effective September 1, 2025. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:

All applications for the permanent Educational Assistant position must be submitted through Apply to Education. If you are currently an OCSB Employee, please submit your application via your OCSB ATE account. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.


If you're not currently on the casual EA list with the OCSB, to be considered for this vacancy, you'll need to successfully complete the casual EA interview process.

Interviews:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.


If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.


Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca.



AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process


Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board's operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board's & the '' support document entitled ' may be viewed on the Board's website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to .