Project Lead

**Project Lead - Indigenous General Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program**

**First Peoples’ Centre and Kenjgewing Teg Education Institute (KTEI)**

**Temporary Full-Time - 35 hours/week, $33.38/hour**

**April 2023 - November 2023 (possibility of extension)**

**M’Chigeeng First Nation - Manitoulin Island, ON**

**COMPETITION: 37/23**

**DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.**
- This assignment is the result of funding in partnership with the Kenjgewing Teg Education Institute (KTEI) and the First Peoples’ Centre called the Indigenous General Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The position will be located at the KTEI Campus in the M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island_

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Three year Diploma/Degree in Human Services, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Arts or Education
- Minimum two (2) years practical work experience in liaison, Indigenous student supports, event planning, communications, marketing initiatives, tours, public speaking, and customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proficiency with computer and report writing technology
- Direct, extensive, and in-depth knowledge and experience working with First Nations in an educational setting
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of a Cree or Ojibwe language is an asset
- In-person, on-campus position; must be able to reliably commute to the M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island

**DUTIES**:

- Responsible for project management support to the Manager using the work plan developed to implement the project
- Establish out-of-reach and recruiting and act as the primary liaison between the College, First Nation communities and employers
- Provide one-on-one student support services and referrals for Indigenous students while in the program
- Maintain project and communication plans, financial accountability documentation and monitor progress with the third-party evaluator on key milestones and project deliverables
- Work collaboratively with the divisions within the College, especially the trade area, ensuring accessible, quality educational experiences that meet the unique needs of the students in the program
- Independent travel to First Nation communities in addition to frequent trips to other campuses and/or local agencies

**Canadore College is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $33.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- M'Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- liaison, indigenous student support, event planning, etc.: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-05