Industry & Materials Assistant

Six Nations Polytechnic; Brantford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique Indigenous Institute in Ontario seeks an Industry & Materials Assistant to support skilled trades programs. The role involves maintaining materials, fostering industry relationships, and ensuring safety protocols. Applicants should have a relevant post-secondary education and experience in skilled trades. This position offers a hybrid work model and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a skilled trade.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and occupational health and safety standards.
• Experience in administrative support and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with industry partners to secure student placements.
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment for programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and conduct inspections.

Skills

Industry outreach

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program

Tools

Welding tools

Machinery operations

Job description

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 secondary, postsecondary, 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.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Skilled Trades, the Industry & Materials Assistant is responsible for ensuring the timely preparation, availability, and maintenance of materials, supplies, and equipment required to support skilled trades programs, while also serving as a key connector fostering industry relationships that lead to awards, donations, placements, and awareness of SNP’s skilled trades programs.

The Assistant is required to 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 with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Industry Engagement & Student Opportunities 25%

• Building and maintaining relationships with industry partners to promote SNP programs, secure student placements (co-ops, internships, apprenticeships), and coordinate awards and donations;
• Attending career fairs and visiting local businesses and schools;
• Other related duties, as required;

Materials & Equipment Preparation 20 %

• Preparing and maintaining tools, materials, and equipment for classes and shop activities;
• Operate machinery (e.g., ironworker, bandsaw, welding tools) and coordinate with instructors to meet instructional needs.
• Other related duties, as required;

Shop/Lab Operations & Safety 20%

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspaces;
• Ensuring compliance with WHMIS, OHS, and safety protocols. Conduct inspections, maintain SDS, and coordinate equipment repairs;
• Other related duties, as required;

Inventory & Procurement Support 15%

• Receiving, storing, and tracking supplies and capital equipment;
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and assist with procurement planning to ensure smooth program delivery;
• Other related duties, as required;

Administrative & Program Support 10%

• Assisting the Associate Dean with funding applications, recruitment, and orientation; Providing general administrative support and participate in events and committees;
• Other related duties, as required;

Outreach Tracking & Reporting 10%

• Developing and maintaining trackers for outreach, donations, awards, and placements;
• Providing regular updates and reports to the Associate Dean;
• Other related duties, as required;

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one to two academic year in a skilled trade such as welding or machining is required.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

1 to 3 years of experience hands-on experience in a skilled trade such as welding or machining, including operating and maintaining shop equipment (e.g., ironworker, bandsaw, welding tools).

Familiarity with inventory systems, material preparation, and shop/lab operations.

Knowledge and application of WHMIS and occupational health and safety standards.

Experience in industry outreach and stakeholder engagement, such as coordinating with employers, schools, or community organizations.

Involvement in career fairs, student placements, or promotional events.

Administrative support experience, including tracking outreach activities, coordinating donations, and supporting program operations.

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.

JOB TYPE: Contract

SCHEDULE: 37.5hrs Monday-Friday

WORK MODEL: Hybrid; 1 day a week remote

PAY BAND: 4

BENEFITS