Aboriginal Schools Liaison Worker – Part Time

Part-time, contract until June 30,2026 (with possibility of extension)

You have a passion for helping Indigenous children and youth succeed in school.
You have cultural knowledge and gifts to share with children and youth to build strong sense of self.
Your traditional cultural knowledge is a part of you that you love to share.

Wabano is seeking positive, community-minded team member who is energized by challenge and motivated to serve our community. As an organization who works with the Indigenous community of Ottawa, it’s important that we provide opportunities to our community first, so First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates will be given priority – please self-identify.

Reporting to the Director of Programs the Aboriginal School Liaison Worker is responsible for working with schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to support Indigenous children and youth in the school system. This position is very active in providing informational and cultural presentations to students and staff, and advocating for Indigenous children and youth.

• Lead cultural presentations and activities to students and school staff;
• Work with Instructional coaches to foster relationships with educational staff;
• Advocate for Indigenous students and their families with teachers and school officials;
• Participate in Wabano-OCDSB collaborative events and activities;
• Provide information on where to access cultural/curriculum resources to school staff;
• Promote Wabano programs and services within the schools;
• Promote and track school presentation;
• Complete reports and build program capacity.

• Post secondary completion (e.g. Bachelor of Education, Indigenous Studies);
• Evidence of Indigenous traditional cultural knowledge and experience in providing learning;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Indigenous children and youth;
• Experience in the public education system;
• Demonstrated knowledge of intergenerational trauma, mental health and concerns of young people;
• Demonstrated knowledge of social, economic and health issues relevant to the urban Indigenous community;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with youth and their families, teachers, school officials and school board representatives;
• Excellent organizational skills with strong oral and written communication skills including experience in report writing;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Clear criminal reference check to work with vulnerable population is required.

$40.00 per hour

Submit a cover letter and resume. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wabano is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interviewing, please advise if you require accommodation.