Relief Support Assistant
Job Summary
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
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
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.
Application Assistance
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