Make a Future – Careers in BC Education site is powered by applytoeducation.com. If you have an existing account with them, you can use your username and password to log into www.makeafuture.ca to search jobs. The Central Okanagan School District posts jobs on-line through Make a Future. By applying to the Central Okanagan School District your application will be available to the Human Resources Department for consideration.
Please review the FAQ section before proceeding with your application.
To apply for a job posting directly from this site:
www.sd23.bc.ca > CAREERS > Support Staff Applications.
- Scroll to the shaded section below; select your job category to review the qualifications required for the position, and to determine your eligibility.
- Click on the "continue to Make a Future" link. This will take you to the ongoing posting. (Ongoing postings are not indicative of a vacancy, but allow you to apply to a specific posting).
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on APPLY .
- If you did not previously register, complete the "Not Registered?" section as follows:
- Click REGISTER
- Under SELECT YOUR APPLICANT TYPE, check “I am registering as an EXTERNAL applicant …”
- Click NEXT
- Select your position category from the drop-down menu (eg., (e.g., Teachers .. ECE, EA/TA, Clerical ... Management). You must select the correct category to be able to apply to a specific job posting!
- Click NEXT
- Complete the APPLICANT REGISTRATION page; mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk .
- Click Next until all the headings in your portfolio are complete and you have attached your supporting documents.
- Close the window to get back to the ongoing posting.
- Click APPLY .
- Enter your username and password that you just created.
- Answer the Job Posting Related Questions.
- Click APPLY.
- A pop-up confirmation will appear.
Your application will not be considered complete unless you have answered the District questions and the Job Posting questions!
Before contacting the employer regarding the status of your application, ensure it is complete.
Log on to your application; under the Portfolio heading, go to Review Portfolio, and select SD 23. This will show you the contents of your application; this is also what the employer sees.
In keeping with the District's Policy 335 of providing a healthy and safe environment, be aware of the effects of scented products on individuals with sensitivities to scents. We encourage you to refrain from wearing scented products when you attend our work sites.
Indigenous Advocate
Applicants must have a good understanding of the Indigenous Culture, have demonstrated experience working with Indigenous secondary students and their parents, and have successfully completed Grade 12 plus one year post-secondary to include courses in psychology, sociology, etc., Human Service Worker Course, or equivalent.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- High school transcript
- other relevant certificates, transcripts or course information
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Bus Driver
Applicants must have completed grade 10, hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 B.C. Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement, and have proven prior related work experience.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- B.C. Driver’s License
- Current Driving Record Abstract
- Other relevant certificates (e.g. First Aid)
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Certified Education Assistant
Applicants must have successfully completed the Education Assistant program at Okanagan College, or an equivalent course; have successfully completed Grade 12 (or equivalent), and have at least six month’s experience in a similar position.
Supporting Documents for this section are:
- High school transcript
- CEA certificate
- CEA transcript
- Practicum reports
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Clerical / Office Administration
Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12; have six month’s secretarial training (Office Administration Program) at a community college or vocational school; previous related secretarial experience; net typing speed of fifty (50) words per minute.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- High school transcript
- Transcripts and certificates of courses in related areas
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Computer Technician
Applicants must have successfully completed the minimum of a two-year Computer Information Systems diploma program or a comparable course; have current certification as either CNE or MCSE in addition to related work experience; successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- High school transcript
- Technology diploma
- Post-secondary transcript
- Technical transcripts and certificates
- Other relevant certificates and transcripts
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Custodian
Applicants must have completed Grade 10; successfully completed the Custodial Worker Course at Okanagan College or comparable course, and/or have at least two year’s experience in the application of modern custodian methods and procedures required for school district plants.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- Custodial certificate
- Custodial transcript
- Other relevant certificates and transcripts
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Grounds and Labourer
Applicants for Grounds Worker must have landscaping, fencing and general grounds work experience. Applicants for Labourer must have previous experience in construction.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- B.C. Driver’s License
- Certificates for other relevant courses
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Maintenance Worker - Irrigation
Applicants for Maintenance Worker - Irrigation will install and maintain irrigation systems. Other duties include grounds maintenance, playground equipment maintenance, etc.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- B.C. Driver's License
- Grade 12 transcript
- Low Voltage Certificate of Qualification
- Cross Connection Control Certificate
Sign Language Interpreter
Applicants must have completed grade 12; must be a graduate of an accredited interpreter training program; must have previous experience interpreting in an educational setting; must have experience working with deaf students with language delays; must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be willing to work collaboratively as a member of the IEP (Individual Education Program) team.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- Grade 12 transcript
- Post-secondary certificate(s) and transcripts
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StrongStart Facilitator
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and possess a certificate, preferable a diploma in Early Childhood Education; must possess a current Community Care Facilities Branch BC License to Practice; possess a valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate; possess or acquire Food Safe certification.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- High school transcript
- ECE diploma/certificate
- Community Care Facilities Branch BC License to Practice
- Child Safe First Aid Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- BC Driver's License
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Summer Student Applicants
Summer student opportunities will be posted on Make a Future
Trades
Applicants must hold a B.C. or Inter-Provincial Trade Certificate of Qualification (Journeyman status) and proven prior related work experience.
Supporting documents for this section are:
- Copy of ticket(s)
- B.C. Driver's License