Career Educator, ScotiaRISE Indigenous Student Employment Readiness Program Lead

3 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Career Educator, ScotiaRISE Indigenous Student Employment Readiness Program Lead

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

Primary Purpose:

 Career Services empowers students to achieve career success by leading, guiding and partnering to advance career education at the University of Saskatchewan. The primary purpose of this position is to provide effective leadership and management of the ScotiaRISE Indigenous Student Employment Readiness Program (ISERP), and coordinate the related community engagement, education, and outreach activities that actively promote and support Indigenous grounded and inclusive career education practices. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to advancing career education institutionally, exploring the needs of Indigenous students as well as units, departments, and groups; and developing and contributing to initiatives in all areas of Career Services, specifically those that advance Indigenous students’ career success.

This position reports to the Director of Career Services and has one direct report, a student Career Peer Educator. This position is based out of the Saskatoon campus and is eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines.

Nature of Work: The Career Educator advances ScotiaRISE ISERP and career education resources and programming in alignment with unit and institutional goals. A particular focus will be to increase Indigenous students' engagement within ScotiaRISE ISERP and Career Services, and to ensure Career Services continues to advance resources, practices and programming that support the unique career development needs of Indigenous students. The incumbent supports students and alumni in varying levels of career exploration and readiness, presenting with a variety of complex issues. The incumbent also establishes and maintains a high level of professional relationships amongst a wide stakeholder group, supports excellent collaboration and problem-solving, and establishes personal credibility both internal and external to the university. Overall, the work is complex, requiring focus, creativity, close attention to detail and quality of work, and high levels of sensitivity, professionalism, and judgment.

Accountabilities: 

Student Outreach and Engagement

Leads the ongoing development, implementation, and management of ScotiaRISE ISERP: Coordinates all aspects of program delivery including communications, curricula, recruitment, delivery, evaluation, and reportingEnsures Indigenous students’ interests, and needs are identified, and the necessary programming and student supports are implemented where appropriateBuilds relationships and liaises with industry, community, and campus partners to ensure a common vision for the program and to enable successful implementation Collaborates with Career Services’ Career Educators to provide one-on-one support to empower students and alumni to prepare for and manage their career, develop competencies, find opportunities, and create connections. 

Indigenous Grounded and Inclusive Career Education 

Leads the innovation and expansion of Indigenous grounded and inclusive partnerships, resources and initiatives that align with Career Services’ high-level outcomes, values, and strategic direction.  Develops a strong practical and theoretical knowledge of Indigenous grounded and inclusive career development through research and collaborative conversations with key Indigenous stakeholders and communities, sharing expertise within Career Services and across the institution. 

Community, Stakeholder, and Institutional Collaboration

Ensures effective relationships are developed and maintained with industry, community (, Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous organizations) and campus partners (, faculty, college-based student service professionals, student groups). Consults and makes/accepts referrals with other student services units at the University of Saskatchewan (, Student Wellness Centre, campus advisors, Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, Access and Equity Services).  Participates in university-level working groups and committees as identified to be appropriate. 

General 

Ensures that programming is aligned with and advancing intended student, unit, and institutional outcomes. Ensures that work is completed within established deadlines by defining goals, aligning resources, effectively setting work priorities, collaborating with others as needed, and assessing and reporting outcomes.  Undertakes personal and professional development activities to advance expertise in Indigenous grounded and inclusive in career education practices, and to progress career development and coaching skills both from a theoretical and applied perspective.  Assists with the day-to-day front-line service and support when necessary and uundertakes other activities, as may be delegated from time to time, in support of Career Services and TLSE goals and priorities.  Follows the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners (CSGCDP). 

Education:

An undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or a related human services field or equivalent education and experience is required. Completion of supplemental training such as Mental Health First Aid training, ASIST Suicide Intervention Training, and/or specialized coursework in Indigenous grounded career education would be considered an asset. Certification or credentialling in coaching, motivational interviewing, or career development practice would be considered an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years working with Indigenous communities, teaching, and sharing Indigenous knowledge, and developing and coordinating partnerships and programming is essential.  Experience facilitating Indigenous students’ learning and working on Indigenous initiatives is essential. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, protocols, and cultural safety, as well as strong connections with and knowledge of Indigenous communities of the province of Saskatchewan is preferred.  Experience working within higher education is preferred, and experience working with the University of Saskatchewan and familiarity with Career Services is an asset.  Familiarity with career development-related curricula, and experience facilitating and advising on career development and career education models is an asset.

Skills:   

Highly effective interpersonal communication skills including the capacity to build consensus and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, ability to exercise diplomacy, judgment, and tact, and to act confidentially, and with ethical standards and cultural sensitivity. Strong intercultural skills to be able to work with different Indigenous communities and stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to build consensus and collaborate with people of diverse cultural, professional, educational, and organizational backgrounds. Ability to facilitate learning with a student-centered, strengths-based approach; working with students to create a personal development plan consistent with the student’s goals and monitor and evaluate their progress. Ability to structure, organize and build initiatives, and effectively plan and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable able to adjust to changing priorities and evolving contexts. Models a high standard of performance and outcomes, and challenges self and others to achieve desired results. Able to work independently and collaboratively, and to be self-motivated and reliable. Proficiency in contemporary computer applications and knowledge of social media and web platforms (, Zoom, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn).

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