Education and Training Support Coordinator

Position Title: Education & TrainingSupport Coordinator
Department: Education & Training
Reports To: Manager Education & Training
Location: Inuvik Semmler Office
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the Gwichin Student Wellness Program supporting individuals and groups of Gwichin students pursuing post-secondary education or training.
• Provide culturally relevant information on wellness supports accommodations and resources through presentations workshops and materials.
• Support individuals and families in understanding and valuing their unique wellness needs during educational programming.
• Collaborate with post-secondary institutions across the NWT and Canada to identify and promote student wellness resources.
• Coordinate onsite visits to post-secondary institutions and develop resource networks.
• Participate in career fairs school orientations and information sessions.
• Compile and organize Participant applications verify eligibility and communicate available training subsidies.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure secure information systems.
• Use a team-based approach to connect clients with appropriate resources especially during times of crisis or trauma.
• Act as a referral agent and advocate for culturally sensitive services.
• Engage in community partnerships to promote student wellness.
• Research and recommend promising practices aligned with Indigenous learning and Gwichin values.
• Support development and implementation of student wellness tools and resources.
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems and enter client data into the database.
• Willingness to travel including by small planes and ice roads.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Business Administration Career Development Education Social Science or a related field.
• Experience in career development or related areas is an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams OneNote) email database applications and internet use.
• Strong awareness of cultural diversity and Northern Indigenous values and practices.
• Understanding of Indigenous Land Claims and Governance structures including the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
• Highly sensitive position requires identity verification and criminal records check.

Please submit your resumeand cover letter combined into a single PDF file via email to with the subject line Education & Training Temporary Support CoordinatorApplication. Kindly indicate if you are a Gwichin Participant orIndigenous applicant requesting priority consideration or if you require anyaccessibility accommodations.

Inaccordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and ourobligations under the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA)preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenousapplicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application ifthey wish to be considered under this preference.