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                            Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

     How do I apply for a job with School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) (SD8)?

  • Visit the Career Opportunity pages on Make a Future and follow the steps to create a profile on Make a Future. Apply directly to the position you are interested in and qualified for using Make a Future before the posting's closing date. Please view our External Applicant Guide for assistance with creating an account on Make a Future and applying to jobs with SD8.

    Do you accept applications other than through Make a Future?

  • SD8 is paperless with its job application process. Only a completed application package, submitted electronically through www.makeafuture.ca will be accepted. For free computer access to submit an application, please visit your local library.

    I am having trouble applying for a position on the Make a Future website. What should I do?

  • For assistance with the Make a Future website, please contact applicant@makeafuture.ca or call 1-866-806-6851.

    I wish to inquire about current and future employment opportunities at SD8, how can I get more information?

  • We encourage you to learn more about SD8 by exploring our website. Additionally, you can sign up for the "Job Alert" feature on Make a Future to get an email notification when jobs are posted for SD8 so you don't miss out on future job opportunities.

    How do I get on the Teachers Teacher on Call (TTOC) list or the casual Support Staff list?

  • We are continually recruiting Casual On-Call Support Staff throughout the year. Opportunities are posted year-round on Make a Future (MAF Link). TTOC postings are open in January and in June of each year. All jobs are posted on www.makeafuture.ca.

    Do I need to be a TTOC in order to apply to term or continuing teaching positions?

  • No, you are eligible to apply for all posted positions on Make a Future for which you are qualified regardless of whether you are on the TTOC list. 

    I am interested in several positions within the same job category at SD8. Do I need to submit an application for each position?

  • Yes, you will need to apply to each position you are interested in and qualified for separately; however, you do not need to re-create your profile each time on Make a Future if you are applying for jobs within the same job category.

    I have created profiles for different categories for other school districts, can I use these for SD8?

  • If you have already set up profiles with other school districts, you can link that profile without having to create a new profile from scratch. On the login page, under 'For Applicants', you can click on 'Link an Existing Account'.

    I want to apply for a job posting, but it is no longer on the Make a Future website, can I still apply?

  • No. Once a job posting for SD8 has closed, it no longer appears on makeafuture.ca. Only a complete application package sent electronically through www.makeafuture.ca and submitted by the closing date/time will be accepted. Please sign up for the "Job Alert" feature on Make a Future to get an email notification when jobs are posted for SD8 so you don't miss out on job opportunities.

    What courses should I take to qualify for jobs at SD8?

  • Qualifications will vary based on the position and are included in the job posting. Some examples are as follows:

    Teacher positions require current BC Teacher Certification
    Non-enrolling Teacher positions such as Counsellors, Psychologists require a Master's degree in the appropriate discipline in addition to the BC Teacher Certification. Teacher librarian require a Librarian Certificate such as the one at Queens in addition to the BC Teacher Certification.
    Inclusion Support Teacher positions require a Master's degree/diploma/certificate in Inclusive Education.
    Educational Assistant positions require an Education Assistant certificate or Community Support Worker certificate.
    Administrative Assistant positions require an Office Administration certificate or equivalent.
    Trades positions require a Trade Qualifications certificate.
    Custodial positions require a Building Services Worker certificate or experience.
    Bus driver class 2 drivers license with air brake endorsement.

    View all the Support Staff job Descriptions for more information!

    Former Teachers: I need a Confirmation of Teaching Experience form filled out. Who do I send it to?

  • Please send your form to hrservices@sd8.bc.ca . Please make sure it has your name on it.

     

    Some Helpful Tips:

  • Please view our External Applicant Guide for assistance with creating an account on Make a Future and applying to jobs with SD8. To receive automatic email notifications – sign up for the “Job Alerts” feature so you can be emailed notification of jobs at our district.

    If you are experiencing technical issues creating your account contact Customer Service:

  • 1-866-806-6851
  • applicant@makeafuture.ca 

  • Make a Future - Contact Us page

    Please remember to include within your profile, a minimum of three (3) Supervisory References with their updated email contact information, when applying to any job postings within SD8

Support Staff External Vacancies

Current casual/on call support staff positions:

To view all other external postings please visit Make a Future - Careers in BC Education Website

Administrator Vacancies

No current job postings.

Management Vacancies

Visit the Make a Future - Careers in BC Education Website

Teaching Vacancies

Visit the Make a Future - Careers in BC Education Website for all postings