1112 Field Coordinator - Indigenous Education Winter 2027

First Nations University of Canada; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 7,000 - 8,500; Full time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is hiring a Field Coordinator for Indigenous Education for Winter 2027 to identify field placements and guide student progress. The role involves coordinating with the Associate Dean, liaising with supervisors, and organizing orientation for placement students.

The position emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, strong written and verbal communication, and adherence to academic reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applicable course of interest.
• Relevant experience teaching students in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience with remedial language teaching skills would be considered an asset.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Be a self-motivator who can work to achieve results while ensuring attention to detail and comply with academic reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment and the ability to speak a First Nations language are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Identifying field placements for students.
• Working closely with the Associate Dean or Program Coordinator to ensure successful completion of student placements.
• Interacting regularly with Supervisors in placement environments to deal with any issues or concerns.
• Organizing orientation sessions for placement students.
• Creating and maintaining a manual for placement students.
• Participating in committees and other meetings, as designated by the Associate Dean or Program Coordinator.
• Promoting positive relations for the University with related agencies; and
• Ensuring timely completion of placement reports, as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

First Nations language knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in applicable field

Job description

Field Coordinator - Indigenous Education

Winter 2027

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Identifying field placements for students;
• Working closely with the Associate Dean or Program Coordinator to ensure successful completion of student placements;
• Interacting regularly with Supervisors in placement environments to deal with any issues or concerns;
• Organizing orientation sessions for placement students;
• Creating and maintaining a manual for placement students;
• Participating in committees and other meetings, as designated by the Associate Dean or Program Coordinator;
• Promoting positive relations for the University with related agencies; and
• Ensuring timely completion of placement reports, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in applicable course of interest;
• Relevant experience in teaching students in a post-secondary environment;
• Experience with remedial language teaching skills would be considered an asset;
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal);
• Be a self-motivator who can work to achieve results while ensuring attention to detail and comply with academic reporting requirements;
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment and the ability to speak a First Nations language are considered assets.

SALARY

Stipend for Field Coordinator is $7780

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position; therefore, please indicate your status on the cover letter.