Indigenous Career Advisor

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NORQUEST COLLEGE Full time

**Job Description**:
**INDIGENOUS CAREER ADVISOR**

**ALBERTA INDIGENOUS CONSTRUCTION CAREER CENTRE**

Reporting to the Alberta Indigenous Construction Career Centre (AICCC) Manager, the Indigenous Career Advisor focuses on providing culturally-appropriate employment services or educational and career development and supports to Indigenous job seekers or adult learners wishing to work in the construction sectors. The key function of the Indigenous Career Advisor is to assist Indigenous job seekers to become employed within the construction industry or help them develop job readiness skills. This role is responsible for liaising between industry employers, Indigenous organizations and communities, AICCC College inter-departments, government levels and stakeholders involved with the job seeker.

The role requires multi-skill levels within a case management support system, ranging from assessments to individual education/career plans and follow-up supports during initial employment stage with mainly Indigenous job seekers. The Indigenous Career Advisor position requires extensive knowledge of complex workloads within an Indigenous environment and can provide a high degree of diplomacy, excellent communication and relationship skills to ensure successful recruitment and retention between employer and employee. This position may require multiple cross-referrals involving urban, Metis, or on/off First Nation participants and their sponsors/ funding agents.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**:

- Review and maintain up-to-date files in database and assigned caseloads to ensure on-going case management and supports to Indigenous job seeker.
- Provide assessments to assist clients in obtaining certification as they move to employment.
- Ensure accurate assessments relevant to each Indigenous job seeker's particular environment, providing appropriate cross-referrals to community resources.
- Provide follow-up supports during initial employment stage with employee.
- Deliver two assessments: initial to determine eligibility and comprehensive to identify culturally relevant Learning Map and future employment planning.
- Use understanding of multiple standardized assessment tools including Indigenous Fusion Assessment, various literacy assessments, TOWES, and Read Forward, designed to provide valid information on skills, interests, knowledge, literacy, and comprehension levels.
- Effectively communicate and interviews skills to ensure accurate, culturally-relevant interpretation of all factors (challenges, barriers, supports, observations).
- Share knowledge of community resources, their mandates ,and eligibility criteria for Indigenous demographic group.
- Use knowledge of financial aid resources and procedures for demographic group.
- Articulate and explain Indigenous approach in their professional practice.
- Active community involvement or engagement with Indigenous stakeholders.
- Utilize established cultural resources and personal practices.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences and/or related experience in an employment program, construction industry or educational institution: combination of equivalencies may be considered.
- Direct knowledge and/or experience in the construction industry.
- 5+ years’ experience working within the Indigenous environment, preferably with knowledge/experience of multiple sectors (education, economic development, community services, and leadership).
- Knowledge of local Indigenous community resources, their mandates, and eligibility criteria for Indigenous demographic groups.
- Knowledge of financial aid resources and procedures for Indigenous peoples.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**
- Ability to utilize effective communication and interview skills to ensure accurate interpretation of learner-specific factors (challenges, barriers, supports, observations) influencing employability.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook), electronic database systems, PowerPoint presentations.
- Specialized knowledge, specifically related to Indigenous approaches, research, and Indigenous environments.
- Demonstrated capacity for attention to detail and program administration.
- Knowledge of historic and ongoing influences and barriers affecting employment of Indigenous peoples.
- Experience working with a broad cross-section of Indigenous community organizations and/or Indigenous stakeholders.

**SALARY**: $54,028 - $70,193 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time term position to March 31, 2025 with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and includes immediate access to our great benefits program.

**We offer flexible work options. **We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**:
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