Summer Student Work Experience Program-Coordinator

Job Description: The Summer Student Work Experience Coordinator oversees the implementation of securing employment opportunities for High School and Post-Secondary students, as well as implementing and overseeing a variety of micro-projects in the community. This position consists of selecting suitable candidates to be placed in a variety of different entities within Nisichawayasihk. This position also consists of monitoring the day-to-day activities of 20-25 students and ensuring their safety while in the work field. As part of this position, coordination of micro-projects will be established, with implementation by the Summer Student team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Help organize and develop pre-employment programs for students
• Plan and coordinate orientation for summer students at their respective locations
• Ensure employers have safe working environments and act as a liaison between the employer and summer student
• Assess and interview potential applicants for suitability
• Keep accurate records of student attendance and time worked, submit time
• Liaise with NNCEA HR and Payroll for student payments
• Organize a CPR first aid workshop for students from a third party
• Assign students on community team to various tasks each day (e.g., lawnmowing, wood cutting, garbage clean up)
• Liaise with other agencies (e.g., ATEC, NCN Businesses) to provide further opportunities for students in fields such as trades
• Acquire needed materials for employees
• Ensure all students complete an end of year program evaluation
• Other duties as assigned by NNCEA

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a Post Secondary Program and returning in the fall
• NCN Band member
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Hours of Work:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

Start and End Dates:

June 12, 2025 to August 30, 2025

Rate of Pay:

$24.00 an hour

All interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to Myrna Spence at the Alice Moore Education Centre, or by email at myrnas@nncea.ca

The deadline to apply is Friday May 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm