Posting #S2604012(S)

Posting Date14 May 2026

Posting Close Date22 May 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)

CategoryEducational Assistant

TypePERMANENT CONTRACT

DescriptionEa -Specialized Health Support

Location

Riverheights School

Start Date08 Sep 2026

End DateContinuous

FTE/Hours13.75 per week

Job Description & Requirements

• Please note: this position is combined with Competition S2604011 EA - Life Skills 2.75 hour. Applicants are required to apply to both competitions.

Purpose of Position

The Educational Assistant - Specialized Health Support provides additional student support in the areas of physical care needs and will perform health care duties as outlined in a student's Individual Health Care Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Are established by the School Principal within the parameters of the job profile.

NOTE: Positions under the EA classification are subject to change based on student needs.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent 1 to 2 years related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes while working with children to support learning.
• Demonstrated ability to function in the language of classroom instruction.
• Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with exceptional needs children to support learning.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide a range of personal and medical care to assigned students with intensive needs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with physically/emotionally demanding children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• WHMIS training.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT**.**

Position

Position

Location

Start Date

End Date

FTE / Hours

Rate

Ea - Special Health Support

Riverheights School

08 Sep 2026

Continuous

13.75

0.00

Inquires should be directed to the Office of Human Resources: human.resources@bsd.ca

Applications may also be received by fax 204-727-7189 or email: human.resources@bsd.ca. Applications must quote the competition number and be received no later than 12:00 noon on the deadline date. Faxed or emailed applications must include a Brandon School Division application form completed in full, a cover letter which clearly indicates how you meet the required qualifications, a comprehensive resume, including the names and contact information of three work-related reference, and copies of relevant certificates. Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.