Program & Placement Support Specialist

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute recognized by community government and institutions of higher learning as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary secondary trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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JOB PURPOSE

Reportingto the Associate DeanSkilledTrades the Program&PlacementSupportSpecialistsupports the delivery of Skilled Trades programs throughinshopsupervision supplementary practical instruction and coordinated shop operations. The role works closely with Instructors students support services and industry partners to promote student success safe and effective practical learning environments and strong program to perform theirduties using initiative problem-solvingand positive communications under minimum managerial supervision.

The Program& PlacementSupport Specialist is requiredto perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff students stakeholders and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching learning and work environment consistent withHodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:nivalues ofGanigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio(Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support Practical Learning &InShopInstruction30%

• Assistinginstructors withinshopsupervision and enforcing safety procedures
• Providing supplemental practical instruction (onetooneor group) for students needingadditionalsupport
• Supporting students on Student Success Contracts to meet program expectations
• Responding to student questions related to tools equipment and shop assignments
• Other related duties asrequired.

Shop Operations Safety & Equipment Coordination 25%

• Preparing shops/labs for practical instruction and demonstrations
• Coordinating equipment inventories repairs servicing and monthly inspections
• Following up ontagoutsand safety deficiencies with Facilities and relevant units
• Supporting Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) testing activities
• Other related duties asrequired.

Program & Student Support Administration (NonOfficeBased)20%

• Developing and managing attendance tracking for classes and placements
• Coordinating subsidy and transportation support reporting
• Maintaining schedules for shop/lab usage and other physical resources
• Responding to program and course inquiries
• Other related duties asrequired.

Work Placement Industry & External Engagement 15%

• Identifyingand supporting work placements apprenticeshipscoops and awards
• Maintaining relationships with industry partners and regional high schools
• Conducting studentcheckinsduring placements
• Supporting recruitment job fairs orientations and community outreach events
• Other related duties asrequired.

Program Planning Collaboration & Organizational Participation10%

• Supporting funding applications and gathering required documentation
• Developing andmaintainingan annual work plan
• Promoting a respectful collaborative and culturally supportive learning environment consistent with SNP values
• Other related duties asrequired.

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of post-secondary college or university of one to two years in a skilled trade such as welding or machining isrequired.

Forklift and tow motor certification an asset and must be willing to obtain

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Over 1 year and including 3 years of relevant industry experience in a skilled trades environment (such as welding machining or a related field) isrequiredto independently carry out the full responsibilities of the role. This experience must include hands-on work with tools equipment and shop safety practices as well as familiarity with industry standards and practical learning environments.

In addition experience supporting trainees or studentsformally or informallyisrequiredto effectively provide supplemental practical instruction inshop supervision and learner support. Organizational experience such as coordinating shop activities managing equipment and materials supporting compliance with safety and operational requirements and collaborating with instructors or supervisors is necessary to fulfill responsibilities related to shop operations student success and program delivery.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE:New Position

JOB TYPE:Contract

SCHEDULE:37.5hrs Monday-Friday;

• Position 1: Day Support: 8:30-4:00 pm
• Position 2: Afternoon Support 11:00-6:30 pm
  

Please indicate the position for which you are applying. If you are interested in both positions please specify.

WORK MODEL:On-site

PAY BAND: 4; Core range $49054.36$57475.00. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.

Required Experience:

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