Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator

University College of the North; Thompson; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University College of the North is seeking a Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator to connect students with employers, faculty and industry partners. Reporting to the Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology, you will develop and evaluate meaningful workplace learning opportunities, coordinate placements, and support graduates and employers in northern Manitoba.

This role requires strong communication, relationship building and project management to strengthen workforce

Qualifications

• Diploma in Trades and Technology, Human Resources; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 5 years of trades and technology industry experience in northern Manitoba, including experience in employment advising, recruitment or job development
• Experience with networking to create successful partnerships
• Knowledge of issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern communities
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 with ability to use Zoom and/or Teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong Critical thinking skills, problem solving, decision making
• Commitment to life-long learning

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinates, monitors and evaluates work integrated learning experiences that support student success
• Coordinate placements, resolve concerns and maintain records to support program improvement
• Expand practicum, co-op and apprenticeship opportunities, support graduates and employers, and prepare apprenticeship capital funding proposals

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Life-long learning

MS Office 365

Education

Diploma in Trades and Technology, Human Resources

Equivalents considered

Tools

MS Office 365

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

Reporting to the Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology, the Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator serves as the primary link between students employers, faculty, Apprenticeship Manitoba and industry to build partnerships, and develop, coordinate and evaluate meaningful workplace learning opportunities. The Coordinator develops, coordinates, monitors and evaluates work integrated learning experiences that support student success, workforce readiness and employment outcomes, coordinates placements, resolves concerns and maintains records to support program improvement. The incumbent also expands practicum, co-op and apprenticeship opportunities, supports graduates and employers, and prepares apprenticeship capital funding proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Trades and Technology, Human Resources; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 5 years of trades and technology industry experience in northern Manitoba, including experience in employment advising, recruitment or job development
• Experience with networking to create successful partnerships
• Knowledge of issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern communities
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 with ability to use Zoom and/or Teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong Critical thinking skills, problem solving, decision making
• Commitment to life-long learning

Assets

• Degree in Human Resources, or Business Administration
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license as occasional travel is required

$66,517 to $84,598 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 — and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 – located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)

Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca

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University College of the North
Attention: Human Resources
PO Box 3000
The Pas MB R9A 1M7