Careers
Educational Assistant - Term
Location
Ministik School
Moose Factory
Position
Term - ends June 26
Deadline
April 28, 2026, at 4:00PM
POSITION PROFILE
Recognizing the importance of providing an enriched learning environment to support children’s
physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development in preparation for life-long learning, the Board is
seeking one additional term qualified Educational Assistant. Under the direction of the Principal of
Ministik School, Educational Assistants are to assist teachers and school staff in implementing student
individual education plans, as well as to assist in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the
school in general. Some assigned duties will involve responsibilities for assisting students with high
special education needs within the regular classroom, extra-curricular activities, recess supervision, and special programs for exceptional students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be physically fit and should have or be willing to obtain training and
certification in Behaviour Management Systems training to support accepted behavioural
strategies; and CPR/First Aid to support student safety - Applicants must be willing to obtain specialized training for supporting students through board
sponsored courses, conferences and/or workshops. - Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary education and training and/or
experience working with school age children.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Resume and Letter of Application (cover letter)
- Current CPIC (Criminal Record Check) with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Receipt for Proof of Application
- Three (3) Recent Work References with permission to contact.
SALARY:
- As per Collective Agreement Salary Grid.
DURATION:
- Immediate Start, ending on June 26th, 2026.
CLOSING DATE:
- April 28th, 2026, at 4:00PM
Inquiries for the position can be directed to:
Mrs. Jennifer Knight-Blackned – School Principal
Phone: 705-658-4535 | Email: jknight.blackned@mfidsab.ca
Interested individuals must submit all required documents to:
Nathan Beck – Business Administrator & Treasurer
Email: jobs@mfidsab.ca | Fax: (705) 658-4768
Early Childhood Educator - Term
Location
Ministik School
Moose Factory
Position
Full - Time
Deadline
Open Until Filled
POSITION PROFILE
Recognizing the importance of providing an enriched learning environment to support children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development in preparation for life-long learning, the Board is seeking one additional term qualified Early Childhood Educator. Under the direction of the Principal of Ministik School, Early Childhood Educators work in professional partnership with school administration, teachers, educational assistants, and parents to provide educational programming for students, as well as to assist in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the school in general.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be physically fit and should have or be willing to obtain training and certification in Behaviour Management Systems training to support accepted behavioural strategies; and CPR/First Aid to support student safety.
- Applicants must be willing to obtain specialized training for supporting students through board sponsored courses, conferences and/or workshops.
- Preference will be given to applicants with proof of registration and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, an Early Childhood Education diploma, post-secondary education and training and/or experience working with school age children.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Resume and Letter of Application (cover letter)
- Current CPIC (Criminal Record Check) with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Receipt for Proof of Application
- Three (3) Recent Work References with permission to contact.
SALARY:
- As per Collective Agreement Salary Grid.
DURATION:
- Immediate Start, ending on June 26th, 2026.
CLOSING DATE:
- Open Until Filled
Inquiries for the position can be directed to:
Mrs. Jennifer Knight-Blackned – School Principal
Phone: 705-658-4535 | Email: jknight.blackned@mfidsab.ca
Interested individuals must submit all required documents to:
Nathan Beck – Business Administrator & Treasurer
Email: jobs@mfidsab.ca | Fax: (705) 658-4768
School Wellness Counsellor
Location
Ministik School
Moose Factory
Position
School Wellness Counsellor
Deadline
Open Until Filled
POSITION PROFILE:
The Moose Factory Island District School Area Board is committed to ensuring that student success is strengthened through positive and supportive parent/guardian and community partnerships. Under the direction of the Principal, with the support of the Mental Health & Well-Being Lead, the School Wellness Counsellor will:
- Counsel and support students and their families as part of the whole school team.
- Address concerns due to social circumstances, substance abuse, behavioural, psychological and emotional issues.
- Provide individual and group support utilizing recognized (therapeutic) interventions and counselling strategies that are culturally sensitive.
- Communicate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders and resources such as agencies and programs, to improve student well-being, engagement, and achievement.
- Offer educators evidence-based tips, strategies, practices, and programs to support student well-being.
- Facilitate student and staff learning on mental health, healthy coping, and resilience to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking by communicating the pathways to, from and through support.
- Organize and take the lead on various school well-being programs and initiatives to enhance cultural, experiential, and well-being opportunities for students.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of case load, ongoing communication, and statistics as required by the Education Act.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College Diploma, University Degree or Masters in Social Work, Education, or Counselling.
- Registered or is able to be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Possess knowledge of community services and resources available to students, parents and school personnel.
- Experience in teaching counseling and staff development in respect to youth programs, intervention, and support programs.
- Organizational and administrative skills are required to set priorities and expedite assignments.
- Minimum (2) two years of counselling experience preferably with children and youth.
- Experience and training in grief and crisis counselling is an asset.
- Able to work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have a valid Calss G Driver’s license.
Application packages MUST include the following:
- Cover Letter & Complete resume of qualifications and experience.
- Current CPIC & Vulnerable Sector check required at time of job offer.
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Memberships, etc.
- Three (3) recent professional references with permission to contact.
SALARY:
- $55,446 – $97,434 Annually.
DURATION:
- Permanent Position, upon successful completion of probationary period.
CLOSING DATE:
- Open Until Filled.
Phone: 705-658-4535 | E-mail: jknight.blackned@mfidsab.ca
Casual Occasional Teachers, EAs, and ECEs
Location
Ministik School
Moose Factory
Position
Casual Occasional Teachers,
EAs, and ECEs
Deadline
Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be physically fit and should have or be willing to obtain training and certification in Behaviour Management Systems training to support accepted behaviour support strategies; and CPR/First Aid to support student safety
- Applicants must be willing to obtain specialized training for supporting students through board sponsored courses, conferences and/or workshops.
- Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary education and training and/or experience working with school-age children.
Casual Occasional Teacher Applicants:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Letter of Application (cover letter);
- Resume;
- (Teachers Only) Proof of Registration in good standing with Ontario College of Teachers. New Teachers are required to provide copies of Practice Teaching Reports;
- A current and clear, within 6 months, Police Record Check (CPIC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS);
- And three (3) current professional references with permission to contact.
LOCATION:
- Ministik School with an enrollment of approximately 300 Kindergarten to Grade 8 students.
SALARY:
- As per established Salary Grids.
DURATION:
- Start date: August 21, 2025. End date: June 26, 2026
CLOSING DATE:
- Posting will remain open until a reasonable occasional list can be created.
Hello Ministik School community,
As per the recent announcement by Chief Peter Wesley on social media, the Critical Alert Level 5 has been declared.
The School & Board Administration Team, as suggested by the EOCG, has CLOSED Moose Factory
Ministik School until further notice.
*parent/caregiver questions email ministik@mfidsab.ca
*school staff - check your Ministik.me email
Good sources of info:
Moose Cree First Nation
Moose Factory Health Centre
Moose Factory Island Fire & Rescue
This closure is precautionary and we hope the water and ice will move to the bay quickly!
Thank you & stay safe 💚
