Skilled Trades Assistant

Company: Six Nations Polytechnic

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE 

The Skilled Trades Assistant provides coordinated administrative, student-support, and communications assistance to Skilled Trades programs. The role focuses on supporting student employability initiatives, maintaining accurate program and employment-related data, and assisting with program promotion, events, and recruitment activities.

The Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Student Employability and Placement Support 30%

• Provides direct support to students with employability preparation, including resume and cover letter review, and job‑search guidance  
• Coordinates and posts work placement and apprenticeship opportunities; tracks student applications and placement outcomes 
•  Maintains accurate records related to student work placement application activities 
• Other related duties, as required. 

General Administration, Data Tracking, and Reporting Support 30%

• Maintains and updates program databases, trackers, spreadsheets, and electronic filing systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility 
• Gathers, compiles, and organizes data and documentation required for Ministry reporting, program surveys, and internal reporting 
• Supports office administration functions including tracking requests, coordinating supplies, managing records, and ensuring deadlines are met 
• Other related duties, as required. 

Communications, Events, and Program Promotion 20%

• Assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering career fairs, information sessions, workshops, orientations, and community outreach activities 
• Updates and maintains presentation and program promotional materials to support recruitment and increase program awareness 
• Supports communication initiatives related to program intake cycles, events, and student success stories 
• Ensures materials align with branding and accessibility standards 
• Other related duties, as required. 

Frontline Services and Support 10%

• Provides frontline service support to students, employers, staff, and community partners, responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately 
• Other related duties, as required. 

Institutional/ Program Engagement & Administration 10%

• Supporting funding applications and gathering required documentation 
• Promoting a respectful, collaborative, and culturally supportive learning environment consistent with SNP values

• Other related duties, as required. 

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE 

Completion of post-secondary college or university of one to two years in Office Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Education, or a related field.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE 

Up to and including 1 year of experience providing administrative and/or student support in an educational, training, or workforce development environment.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.  

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested. 

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.  

Full Job description is available upon request. 

POSITION TYPE: New Position  

JOB TYPE: Contract

SCHEDULE: 37.5hrs Monday-Friday.

WORK MODEL: On-site

PAY BAND: 2; Core range $ $40,540.79–$ $47,500.00The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.