Apply By: October 8, 2024
Department: Iron Buffalo Centre
Employment Term: Permanent Full-time (1 position)
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Iron Buffalo Centre, The Employment & Training Services (ETS) Coordinator will be the administrator of a quality validation process for the recommendation of clients for financial assistance based on case by case management through submissions of Client Activity Plans and Activity Budgets to the appropriate funding agency. In addition to client intakes we coordinate service delivery contracts with Training institutes for the coordination of specific training activities.
Employment & Training Services is an agreement to improve the employment opportunities for First Nations people enabling First Nations to participate in the Canadian economy providing Human Resources development programs to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)
- Responsible for the planning, supervision, and direction of the Mistawasis Employment & Training Program;
- Administer, develop, and evaluate the program policy and guidelines;
- Provide career and personal counselling services as required;
- Provide and implement program procedures and delivery mechanisms as outlined in the program policy and guidelines (ex: selection process, payment procedures, etc.);
- Conduct information and dissemination sessions and public awareness with respect to the program;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and other documents as assigned;
- Develop and maintain a database of recipients, applicants, and graduates of the program;
- Liaise with trades, training and technical campuses;
- Perform such other duties and responsibilities as are relevant to the role of the ETS Coordinator which may be amended by the Mistawasis First Nation.
COMPETENCIES (Including but not limited to)
The ETS Coordinator must demonstrate the following skills:
- excellent interpersonal skills
- team building skills
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- decision making skills
- effective verbal and listening communication skills
- attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- very effective organizational skills
- effective written communication skills
- computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing programs and e-mail at a highly proficient level
- stress management skills
- time management skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- An educational degree, or a degree of comparative nature; will also look at a combination of previous similar background education/work and related experience;
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and with other agencies;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Must possess good working knowledge of computer technology;
- Understanding and awareness of local cultural milieu;
- Must possess valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
- Requires strong human relations skills and the ability to work with people and students in conflict situations;
- Ideally, be able to understand and/or speak the Cree Language
- Knowledge and understanding of the First Nation Communities and their culture;
- Problem solving skills;
- Drivers abstract;
- Accepted CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Requires minimum supervision, able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues.
- ETS Coordinator must be able to work with a diverse population
Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications along with three (3) references to:
Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
P.O. Box 250
Leask, Saskatchewan
SOJ 1M0
Fax: (306) 466-2299
Email: hr@mistawasis.ca
Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.