Cultural Assistant – Selkirk International (3 positions) : Competition #088
An Internal/External Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Under the direction of the International recruiter & Cultural Advisor, and utilizing a service excellence approach, duties will include planning and coordinating cultural activities and events at Selkirk College. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provides support services to international students including:
- Planning, coordinating and participating in social, cultural and recreational activities
- Transporting students to activities within the communities as required
- Encourage and assist students to use their English language skills both in and out of the classroom
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills, and leadership skills
- Ability to make announcements in front of a classroom
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and must be interested in working with students from other cultures
- Familiar with multicultural experience and with the community
- Fluency in French is a strong asset
- The summer language program is also a part of the Explore Program, so and understanding of French and Canadian / Local culture would be a priority
Education and Experience
- High school graduation
- Successful completion of one (1) year of post-secondary education
- Standard First Aid and CPR ticket
- Valid BC Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License or be able to obtain this prior to the start date (must have a clear drivers abstract)
This is an on-call position commencing June 24, 2019 and ending August 2, 2019. Hours per week and will vary according to need. Salary will be Pay Grade 1, $19.53 per hour and Driver will be Pay Grade 3, $21.68 per hour 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 Wednesday, June 05, 2019.