Indigenous Services Assistant: Competition #120
An Internal/External Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Monday, July 09, 2018
Closes: Thursday, July 19, 2018
Reporting to the SAS Department Head and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position provides support and services to current and prospective Indigenous students who are requiring information and assistance with admission and/or navigating campus life. This position supports the Indigenous Services Liaison with programming and activities including Indigenous cultural crafts, wellness and cultural gatherings, the Gathering Place facilities and the Elders Program.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and delivers cultural activities and wellness programming services
- Performs Gathering Place facility
- Provides student life services and positively promotes college programs and services
- Supports the generation of content for the College website and department social media
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Sound knowledge of Indigenous culture, connections/networks within the Indigenous community
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Physical ability to perform job duties
- Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Education and Experience
- Completion of a two-year post-secondary program in Human Services (or related two year credential)
- Minimum one year related experience
- Connections/networks within the Indigenous Community
- Valid Class 4 drivers’ licence
*Complete Job Description available from HR upon request.
This is a 20% temporary position commencing August 13, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019. The salary is pay grade 7 - $25.46 per hour (subject to JE review) - in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Thursday, July 19, 2018.