Lifelong Learning Team Assistant

May 7, 2024

Employment Opportunity

Are you looking for change or working towards personal and professional growth?  Consider joining our team!

  • We offer Anishinaabe Aadziwin and Anishinaabemowin learning opportunities for employees to support personal wellness and growth.
  • We contribute to employee benefits.
  • We match employee retirement savings plan contributions up to a maximum.
  • We participate in the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan.
  • There is a two-week paid winter closure in December annually.
  • Work a 4-day work week in the months of July and August annually.

If these benefits interest you and you want to join a team that creates a place of learning that supports and inspires students through lifelong learning opportunities, call us today!  We are seeking a valuable team member for the Lifelong Learning Team Assistant-New Program Development position to work with the Quality Assurance Team.

LIFELONG LEARNING TEAM ASSISTANT – NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

FULL-TIME CONTRACT TO AUGUST 2026

Classification:    Organizational Support Services O3 Coordinative Services – Salary Grade Band D

Position Objective:

The Lifelong Learning Team Assistant – New Program Development participates as an integral team member to assist the Director of Quality Assurance and program team with administrative and technical support that contributes to the development of new program development of Lifelong Learning programs, training, and service delivery for Kenjgewin Teg. A focus of this position will provide administrative and technical support to the team developing and delivering the micro-credentials in Anishinaabemowin for early learning and childcare professional development.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Minimum of three (3) years direct work experience in an administrative capacity
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office/Office 365 environment
  • Preference given to applicants demonstrating Anishinabek traditional knowledge: Kendmoowin – Anishnabemowin miinwaa Anishnaabe bmaadziwin.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to write and format moderately complex correspondence, including memos, letters, proposals, and reports.
  • Strong knowledge of general office and administrative procedures involving meeting and/or event coordination, planning, budgeting, and report writing.
  • Strong knowledge of, with preferred experience in, the education sector and the various learning paths/opportunities for students (i.e., pathways to post-secondary, post-secondary, micro-credentials, skills development/training).
  • Strong time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong customer/student service orientation.
  • Ability to record meeting minutes.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365.
  • Ability to maintain filing systems using an electronic platform, preferably SharePoint.
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible in a challenging environment.
  • Maintain a high level of security, privacy, and confidentiality.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca for a FULL job description to provide the scope and an understanding of this position’s responsibilities.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Please note: the successful candidate must be willing to travel when required, possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license, and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Interested individuals can send a complete application package that consists of:

Cover letter, a detailed resume, three (3) current (within one year) references listed, two of which must be professional, and written permission to contact references.  The successful candidate will be required to provide a current Criminal Reference Check.

Applications can be received marked confidential through email at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca, or by mail, to:

Kenjgewin Teg

“HR – Lifelong Learning Team Assistant – New Program Development”

c/o Director of Human Resources

374A Hwy. 551, P.O. Box 328, M’Chigeeng, ON   P0P 1G0

Late applications and incomplete application packages will not be considered. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note:  Kenjgewin Teg’s Fitness for Duty Program is implemented and designed to promote developing and maintaining the highest possible levels of worker health and safety in an efficient and productive workplace.

Please note:  Kenjgewin Teg has taken steps to ensure the organization is inclusive within the school community. This includes the shared practice of the First Nation tradition of smudging.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1987.