C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY
TEMPORARY FRENCH ASSISTANT
Ross Road Elementary School
10.2 hours/week, (Tuesday & Thursday) School Term
September 2, 2025 – June 26, 2026 (or return of incumbent)
NOTE: Training and experience with clerical, supervision work while providing French language support and fluent in written and oral French is desired.
WHO WE ARE
From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.
THE ROLE
This is general clerical, instructional, and supervision work of considerable variety providing French Language support services in the general office, library or classroom as required. An employee of this class performs general office, library or classroom assistance. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of effective services rendered to the school.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Considerable knowledge of conversational and written French.
- Working knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic.
- Working knowledge of micro-computer operation and software applications.
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations governing school office, library or classroom practices and procedures.
- Working knowledge of modern office, library or classroom practices and procedures.
- Working knowledge of methods and procedures in controlling and regulating behaviour of students.
- Ability to converse, read and write, fluently in French.
- Ability to operate a micro-computer and software applications to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials.
- Ability to maintain order and safety of students using behaviour management and conflict resolution techniques.
- Ability to transcribe, translate English/French
- Ability to operate general office and/or school equipment.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff and parents in supplying assistance and information.
- Ability to administer basic first aid.
- Skill in keyboarding and the use of a typewriter and micro-computer.
Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, including courses in French, keyboarding, microcomputer operation and commercial subjects, plus basic first aid. Six months related experience including clerical work and working with children or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $28.85 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.
NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at .
Applying to this posting is a two-step process:
- Create your profile on Make a Future
- Apply to this posting
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
- All candidates are required to submit to a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.
