Education and Training Support Coordinator

Gwich'in Tribal Council; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwich'in Tribal Council invites applications for an Education & Training Support Coordinator to oversee the Gwich’in Student Wellness Program and support students pursuing post-secondary education or training in Inuvik. This role requires collaboration with post-secondary institutions across the NWT and Canada to promote wellness resources.

You will facilitate culturally relevant wellness information, coordinate visits, and maintain confidential records, while traveling as needed to support

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in career development or related areas is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Gwich’in Student Wellness Program and support students pursuing post-secondary education or training.
• Provide information on wellness supports, accommodations, and resources through presentations, workshops, and materials.
• Support individuals and families in understanding 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.
• Maintain confidential records and secure information systems.
• Travel as needed, including by small planes and ice roads.

Skills

Career development

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Position Title: Education & TrainingSupport Coordinator

Department: Education & Training

Reports To: Manager, Education & Training

Location: Inuvik, Semmler Office

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitatethe Gwich’in Student Wellness Program, supporting individuals and groupsof Gwich’in students pursuing post-secondary education or training.
• Provideculturally relevant information on wellness supports, accommodations, andresources through presentations, workshops, and materials.
• Supportindividuals and families in understanding and valuing their uniquewellness needs during educational programming.
• Collaboratewith post-secondary institutions across the NWT and Canada to identify andpromote student wellness resources.
• Coordinateonsite visits to post-secondary institutions and develop resourcenetworks.
• Participatein career fairs, school orientations, and information sessions.
• Compileand organize Participant applications, verify eligibility, and communicateavailable training subsidies.
• Maintainconfidential records and ensure secure information systems.
• Usea team-based approach to connect clients with appropriate resources,especially during times of crisis or trauma.
• Actas a referral agent and advocate for culturally sensitive services.
• Engagein community partnerships to promote student wellness.
• Researchand recommend promising practices aligned with Indigenous learning andGwich’in values.
• Supportdevelopment and implementation of student wellness tools and resources.
• Maintaincomprehensive filing systems and enter client data into the database.
• Willingnessto travel, including by small planes and ice roads.
• Performadditional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diplomain Business Administration, Career Development, Education, Social Science,or a related field.
• Experiencein career development or related areas is an asset. Equivalentcombinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote), email,database applications, and internet use.
• Strongawareness of cultural diversity and Northern Indigenous values andpractices.
• Understandingof Indigenous Land Claims and Governance structures, including theGwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
• Highlysensitive position – requires identity verification and criminal recordscheck.