Student Navigator Trades Program

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute Full time

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The Student Navigator Trades Program will contribute to the overall success of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute by developing a Trades Student Success strategy that offers a range of student support services to Oshki-Wenjack Level Up students in coordination with Program Coordinators, Faculty, College Partners and others as required. Under the direction of the Trades and Innovation Director, the Student Navigator’s primary focus is to provide support to Oshki-Wenjack Level Up students so they may successfully complete their course requirements that will lead to their graduation and employment.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Coordinate and implement the Level Up Student Success Initiative that includes the:

- Student Orientation and Transition program for each new cohort
- Elders-on-Campus Program for student retention and success
- Faculty tutoring
- Peer tutoring
- Provide advocacy services for students as may be required for their retention and success.
- Prepare letters of support for students’ needs as may be required.
- Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
- Provide logístical support to the students registered in the post-secondary trades programs.
- Provide personal support and referral to students who require professional support registered in the trades programs.
- Attend Faculty meetings and work closely with the Level Up Program Team to identify student success requirements.
- Work closely with the Trades and Innovation Director to identify student retention and success requirements.
- Provide assistance as required for student retention and success.
- Revise and update the Student Handbook each year in consultation with the staff.
- Liaise with employers, college partners, funders and Nishnawbe Aski Nation community leaders and educators.
- Participate in meetings, workshops or reviews related to Oshki-Wenjack programs.
- Participate in program promotion and student recruitment activities.
- Travel to training locations and supervise and mentor students for the duration of their apprenticeship training and work placement.
- Assist students with searching and securing apprenticeships and provide support in the apprenticeship process.
- Perform client/case management using the Accountability and Resource Management System.
- Travel to Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities to provide student support for success, program promotion and student recruitment and other meetings as maybe required.
- Submit reports to supervisor, as requested

**Other Duties & Responsibilities**
- Take personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation

of Oshki-Wenjack’s cultural teachings and organizational practices in both
professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
- Access and utilize Elders and Knowledge holders for teachings and guidance as it

relates to work deliverables.
- Work from a trauma-informed perspective, utilizing the teachings of the medicine

wheel and Seven Grandfather teachings.
- Be prepared to work in conjunction with the philosophy and mandate of the

Institute.
- Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as set by the Institute.
- Representation on committees as required for the enhancement and benefits of

Oshki-Wenjack’s overall operations and programs.
- Always maintain professionalism.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and positive relationship building.
- Regular attendance and conduct at work according to the requirements of Oshki
- Wenjack’s Policies and Procedures.
- Any other duties as requested by the Trades and Innovation Director, or designate,

commensurate with role.

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**
- Personal responsibility has been taken to increase sensitivity and awareness of the

NAN communities and Indigenous culture.
- Ability to implement the program promotion activities and recruitment strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with community members to recruit

and retain students
- Ability to secure apprenticeships between the student and sponsor/employer
- Ability to meet deadlines and submit reports in a timely manner

**RELATIONSHIP OF INDICATORS TO PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW PLAN**
- This position descriptions operates in conjunction with and forms part of the

annual review/evaluation and career development process. An initial review will
take place during the probationary period following commencement of
employment with Trades and Innovation Director and then annually with Trades
and Innovation Director.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required**
- A diploma or degree in a related field (eg Student Support Services);
- A minimum of three years of related experience;
- Equivalencies may be considered.
- 3-5 years of experience working in an Indigenous organization with a focus on

northern communities.

**Preferred**
- Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
- Prior knowledge and experience working with Ontario’s apprenticeship system.

**ACCOUNTABILITY*

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