Indigenous Community Liaison - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P13600
Posting Title
Indigenous Community Liaison
Classification
Band 10
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Building
Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building

Date Posted

01/20/2023
Closing Date
01/31/2023
JIQ #
50135
Start Date
01/20/2023
End Date

Open Until Filled

No
Ongoing
Yes
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Professional Services
Hours of Work
Regulated 36 hours (5/4 work pattern)
Salary Range

- $2, $3,519.46 bi-weekly
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

72 Hours per biweekly pay period
Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
The Indigenous Community Liaison will be directly responsible for the efficient planning, budgeting and implementation of the Community Awareness Plan to ensure the Indigenous community are aware of the Indigenous Student Success Strategy as well as Saskatchewan Polytechnic commitment to Indigenous student success. The position also develops, maintains and coordinates relationships and communications with Indigenous organizations that sponsor students to attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

One main role is to ensure the community is aware of Indigenous Student Success Strategy and Saskatchewan Polytechnic's commitment to Indigenous student success.

The Indigenous Community Liaison plays a lead marketing and consulting role with various stakeholders within Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Indigenous community, external agencies and businesses and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic External Indigenous Advisory committee.

This position will take a leadership role in the development of a targeted Aboriginal student recruitment activities plan for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and work with Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Business Development and Advancement division to grow an active Aboriginal alumni group.

Furthermore, this position will create and regularly update a financial information package regarding student sponsorship and funding for use by Saskatchewan Polytechnic personnel, students and funding agencies.

This position requires the Indigenous Community Liaison to participate as a team member in the continued development of Indigenous Student Success Strategy and travel extensively throughout the province and, at times, outside the province.

Occasional provision of workshop instruction and consulting services (related to the Indigenous Student Success Strategy) will be required.- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. A degree in education, business, or closely related field
Three years recent, relevant experience (within the last 5 years).Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered involving stakeholder coordination, public relations, research, negotiating and consulting.
Established professional credibility in the Indigenous community and educational circles.
Ability to direct ad hoc teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous issues in Saskatchewan including contemporary social and cultural issues, and the relationship of these to the recruitment and support of Indigenous students.
Demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous peoples in a learning environment.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to diverse audiences, utilizing strong writing and public speaking skills.
Excellent communication skills including relationship building, diplomacy and negotiating
Training and/or experience in the use of common software packages, i.e. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
A valid driver's license and the ability to travel.**Desired QSA