Cultural Assistant
Job Description
Selkirk College is committed to building an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, provides culturally safe spaces and empowers underrepresented voices.
We are proud of the Indigenization Plan and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan that guide our work, and we actively seek to hire candidates whose values and experiences align with the principles and goals of these plans.
We recognize the need for interventions to overcome systemic barriers to enable inclusion, participation and belonging for individuals with diverse lived experiences.
Candidates who don’t have the exact experience or credentials listed in a job posting should still consider applying for roles where they think they’d make a great fit. We are looking for more than what a resumé can show.
Under the direction of the School Chair and Selkirk International, and using a service excellence approach, duties will include planning and coordinating cultural activities and events at Selkirk College. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Provides support services to international students including
- Planning, coordinating and participating in social, cultural and recreational activities
- Transporting students to activities within the communities as required
- Encouraging and assisting students to use their English language skills both in and out of the classroom
- Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills, and leadership skills
- Ability to make announcements in front of a classroom
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and must be interested in working with students from other cultures
- Familiar with multicultural experience and with the community
Education and Experience
- High school graduation
- Successful completion of one (1) year of post-secondary education
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License, or be able to obtain this prior to the start date (must have a clear driver abstract)
There are 3 – 4 temporary, on-call positions available, commencing approximately June 18, 2025, and ending August 5, 2025.
Cultural Assistants can expect 20-35 hours per week according to need.
Salary will be Pay Grade 1, $24.23 per hour and Drivers will be Pay Grade 3, $26.86 per hour when driving in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.