Learner Success Facilitator

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Iqaluit is seeking a Learner Success Facilitator to provide academic support for health programs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education and at least 3 years of experience working with adult learners. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Inuit culture is a plus. The role offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years working with adult learners.
• Ability to develop learner success initiatives.
• Experience in a northern cross-cultural environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and learning supports to learners.
• Coordinate tutoring services including peer tutoring.
• Collaborate with faculty and develop success initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of Adult Learner model

Familiarity with trauma-informed approach

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education, Psychology, or Mental Health/Counselling

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Learner Services, the Learner Success Facilitator (LSF) provides a full complement of academic and learning supports, learning disability assessments and tutoring services to learners in the Health and Wellness Programs, and the general learner population. The LSF ensures the academic success of learners at the Nunatta Campus by using a trauma-informed approach and providing direct services to learners in need of academic support and accessibility services.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Providing learning strategies to learners individually, in groups and workshops;
• Coordinating Nunatta’s Tutoring services, including a Peer Tutoring Program;
• Collaborating with faculty/program coordinators and service areas;
• Developing/facilitating learner success initiatives and retention strategies as well as monitoring and reporting outcomes to the Director.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as Education, Psychology, and Mental Health/Counselling and a minimum of 3 years working with adult learners using the Adult Learner model and familiarity with a trauma-informed approach in Education.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.