Yellowknife Catholic Schools

invites qualified applicants for a:

1.0 Student Wellness Mentor

École St. Joseph School

Start date: September 2026

YCS is looking for a dedicated Student Wellness Mentor to empower and support students in building healthy habits, emotional resilience, coping strategies and overall well-being.

The Position

This position reports to the Principal. As a Student Wellness Mentor, you will play a key role in promoting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of students. Responsibilities include mentoring, leading wellness workshops, facilitating small group programming and connecting students with appropriate resources when needed. You will collaborate with school staff and families to create a supportive environment that encourages self-care, resilience, and positive decision-making. Additionally, you will monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to developing school-wide wellness initiatives that address the diverse needs of the student community.

Our District

Yellowknife Catholic Schools has been providing quality publicly funded education to northern students for over sixty-five years. We are the only faith-based district in the Northwest Territories. Although we are a Catholic school district, we welcome families of all faiths. As a Catholic Education system, we encourage our students to be socially responsible. We want them to think critically about faith and to make decisions based on their spirituality and the knowledge that faith promotes being a good person. We use our faith-filled classrooms to explore how to live as people - letting our light shine in the world.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools’ vision of learning empowers students and staff to engage, explore, grow, and thrive in a multitude of ways. Our mission is to support student learning and well-being from JK - grade 12 so that all students can develop the skills and characteristics they need to be capable people in the world. Education, Culture, and Employment defines a capable person as: “...one who has integrity in relationships that honour the self, others, the land, and the spiritual world. Through these relationships, a capable person grows and develops a more expansive understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - the four parts of human development.”

Our district has three schools and one technical center with approximately 230 staff members and 1500 students. We offer programming in English and French from JK - 12, as well as Core Willideh Yati and Core French. We have a strong Indigenous Language and Culture Education program that combines the Dene Kede curriculum and on-the-land experiences with traditional ways of knowing and doing. As a district, we are committed to deepening our work in recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

Our Community

Yellowknife offers many opportunities during all seasons from enjoying the midnight sun while fishing on the lake, golfing on our unique course, aurora hunting and ice fishing in the winter, or swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking around our great region; the Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho region, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Yellowknife also offers many city recreational sports such as hockey, curling, soccer, frisbee, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. We have several fitness facilities and have a very vibrant community of the arts. Yellowknife has an airport with daily flights to major cities.

Required Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

● Post-secondary education in Sociology, Psychology or Social Work, Education or Inclusive

Schooling

● Certifications such as child and youth worker, social emotional learning, on the land programming

● Knowledge of the trans-generational impact of residential schooling

● Knowledge of cultural factors that impact learning, school success, and social/emotional development

● Knowledge of the functions of brain-based neurodiversity, self-regulation, trauma, and healing supports

● Knowledge of Mental Health literacy, promotion, prevention and interventions

● Knowledge of school based wellness plans, safety planning and suicide risk screening

● Knowledge of collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches within a school environment

Required Skills and Abilities

● Ability to practice in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empathetic manner

● Ability to work with youth individually and in groups in engaging and relevant topics

● Ability to work independently and as part of a school based support team

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Excellent time management skills

● Excellent listening communication skills as primary, verbal, and written secondary

● Analytical and problem-solving skills

● Decision-making skills and managing several tasks at one time, record management

● Stress management skills

What do we offer:

● Life Insurance

● Disability Benefits

● Extended health benefits 100% paid by the employer

● Vision Care

● Dental Care

● Health Spending Account

● Professional Development Funds

● Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

● Pension

● Paid time off

● Medical travel

● Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Closing date: Open until filled

Candidates seeking this position please provide a cover letter, resume and names of at least three (3) professional references to the attention of:

Sameer Shaik

ycshr@ycs.nt.ca

Yellowknife Catholic Schools

P.O. Box 1830, 5124 - 49th Street

Yellowknife NT X1A 2P4

When submitting your application, clearly indicate if you are Catholic and if you qualify under the Affirmative Action Policy.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $51.16-$64.81 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person