NNEC Education Coordinator

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario, Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in education services is seeking an Education Coordinator to support multiple schools and First Nations communities. This role requires strong communication, project management skills, and experience in an educational setting. The successful candidate will engage with students, prepare reports, and facilitate community connections to enhance educational opportunities for First Nations students in Northwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years related education or student services work experience.
• Knowledge of Provincial and First Nation education issues.
• Experience working with First Nations students in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with Tribal Council partners and NNEC member First Nations.
• Assist the Director of Education with initiatives and proposals.
• Prepare progress reports for NNEC Management and Board.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proposal Writing

Facilitation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years education or student services experience

Job description

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC Education Coordinator

Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay, ON

The Education Coordinator will primarily be responsible to undertake assigned activities in support of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFC), Pelican Falls First Nations High School (PFFNHS), WAHSA Distance Education Center, Second Level Services staff, sponsored Provincial Students and the Secondary Student Services Program. This position will report to the Director of Education.

Responsibilities:

The Education Coordinator is responsible for establishing positive and direct relationships with Tribal Council partners and NNEC member First Nations as well as the NNEC Management team including the Management and staff of the NNEC Schools (DFC, PFFNHS, WAHSA), Second Level Services staff and the Secondary Student Services Program.
Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of specific education activities for all schools under NNEC, Second Level Services staff, sponsored Provincial Students and the Secondary Student Support Program.
Assist the Director of Education in development, planning, oversight and implementation of initiatives, proposals and funding with Second Level Services staff for DFC, PFFNHS, WAHSA Distance Education Center, sponsored Provincial Students and the Secondary Student Support Program
· Development of proposals, preparing reports, and written and financial reports

· Plan, implement, and evaluate specific activities to ensure proposal based and core funds are on track as per program and funding approvals

· To support the Director of the Education with the implementation of the education related resolutions as mandated by the Chiefs of the Sioux Lookout District and NNEC Board of Directors

· Prepare regular progress reports for NNEC Management and Board of Directors

· To provide support and advocacy for First Nations individuals, communities and families when requested

· Participate in and deliver presentations at meetings, conferences, workshops and symposia as requested or approved by the Director of Education or Executive Director

· To undertake research projects, as required and assist in developing communication and information materials

· To organize and facilitate meetings, travel, accommodations or workshops as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years related education or student services work experience

2. Knowledge of Provincial and First Nation education issues, challenges and delivery models

3. Experience working with First Nations students in an educational setting and knowledge of the community resources available to them

4. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with others and build strong community connections

5. Strong communication skills with proficiency in developing written communications and the development and delivery of oral presentations

6. Must have experience writing proposals, preparing reports and financial reports

7. Proven project management and strong facilitation skills

8. The ability to travel to First Nation communities in small aircraft

9. Must be willing to work flexible hours at times

10. Fluency in a local First Nations dialect along with the ability to read and/or write a First Nations Language is an Asset

Salary: Salary Level to commensurate with education and experience

NNEC thanks all applicants in advance however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NNEC requires a Criminal Record Check and/or a Vulnerable Sector Check for all positions. This position is open until filled. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references (with written permission for NNEC to contact them) to Human Resources, NNEC Head Office, fax [phone] or by email to [e-mail]