Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Promoter - Hector Thiboutot Community School

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.

NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.

The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.

The mission of the NLSD Board of Education is: In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, NLSD students will feel a sense of belonging where they can flourish academically in safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools that promote pride, language, and culture in a healthy way. The Land Language Culture Coordinator will strive to promote learning and connection through land, Indigenous language, culture, and traditional knowledge.

Location:  Hector Thiboutot Community School

Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: Full-time

Term of Employment: Temporary to June 13, 2025

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver programming for groups in school and community settings

• Work with students, schools, staff, parents/guardians, and community members to increase knowledge and skills related to mental health issues 

• Understand and adapt to the changing needs of the community related to mental health and wellness 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the children, youth, and families

• Identify and facilitate access for individuals who need referrals to mental health and addiction services

Preference will be given to candidates with a related post-secondary education in the health or social sciences field or a relevant combination of education and experience.

For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jordan Kolbeck, at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Nathan Ray, at 306-754-2139, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.