Career Development Worker

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**
As an employee in the JobConnections unit, the Career Development Worker is accountable to provide career services and will support students with navigating career and education pathways and promote post secondary education programming, supports and services available at post secondary institutions in Saskatchewan. Job Connections (JC) is a mobile service delivery initiative, providing outreach employment services primarily to Indigenous communities. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

**General Accountability**
The Career Development Worker plays a pivotal role in helping students achieve their education and career goals by providing personalized support and guidance, answering questions, referral services and providing information and options to help them make informed decisions about their academic future and career aspirations. Working collaboratively with Oateki Partners and representatives from University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), this position will deliver services that will engage youth in their home communities before they exit high school. The services will provide awareness of post-secondary programming and personalized pathways for each personal situation and career choice. As the student transitions into post-secondary education, JobConnections will be the link to ongoing support.

The Career Development Worker is required to take a lead role in facilitating services that support the career development process of students through such means as assessment, coaching, workshop delivery, basic job preparation skill development, informed job search, referral, and promotion of post secondary programs, services and supports. All functions will occur in or near First Nation and Metis communities of Saskatchewan and will involve extensive travel. This position provides additional support as required and includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
**Specific Accountabilities**

**_ Administration, Coordination and Facilitation_**
- Develop, prepare, and facilitate training, workshops and presentations for students and stakeholders related to programs, supports and initiatives of each institution
- Work with various departments in the developing content for presentations and promotional materials
- Develop and implement virtual reality tours of each campus for each Institute that will highlight Indigenous student supports, services and programs
- Use appropriate methods of instruction, modeling, and coaching to facilitate learning
- Inform students about the content and structure of post-secondary programming
- Undertake activities that will help to ensure that program and service plans are aligned with emerging trends, comprehends the needs of key stakeholders and remains responsive to varied environments
- Participate in student orientations and other student engagement events as required
- Support the financial security of students by providing information regarding financial aid, awards and funding opportunities and connecting students with funding options
- Follow up with existing students and alumni, updating databases, generating reports and other administrative duties
- Develop a familiarity with the student support resources in each community and Institute
- Maintain knowledge of programs and supports by liaising with partners at each Institution
- Coordinate Institute events such as tours, high school visits, and applicant open houses, for potential students, applicants, and other initiatives in collaboration with other applicable staff and faculty

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Student ServicesCareer Planning_**
- Assess students and provide individual and group career coaching services using a variety of methods and self-assessment tools
- Use various tools to assess employability, literacy, essential skills, current skills, and knowledge to determine service needs
- Identify individual barriers and assist students in developing achievable, realistic and meaningful life and career goals
- Provide job search support services such as resume development, cover letters, interview preparation and the job search processes
- Provide assistance, guidance, referrals, and information to students as required
- Help students to understand the complete requirements of their program(s) of interes