SNP Career and Employment Centre 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 Career Centre Assistant is responsible for the coordination and delivery of front-line career development, employment readiness, and employer engagement activities within the SNP Career and Employment Centre. The role exists to ensure learners and community members receive accessible, culturally responsive career services that support academic success, workforce readiness, and sustainable employment outcomes. Key results include effective program coordination, strong employer partnerships, accurate service delivery and reporting aligned with the Fedcap contract, and improved employment and career transition outcomes for Indigenous learners and clients. 

The Career Centre 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 

Coordination and Delivery of Career Development Services 35%

• Organizes and delivers career workshops, job readiness programming, résumé and cover letter support, interview preparation, and career exploration activities.
• Coordinates individual and group sessions for students and community clients to support employment readiness and career transitions.
   
• Ensures services are culturally responsive and aligned with SNP values and learner needs.
• Other related duties, as required. 

Employer Engagement and Opportunity Coordination 20%

• Develops and maintains relationships with local employers, industry partners, and community organizations.  
• Coordinates job postings, work placements, career fairs, information sessions, and recruitment events.
• Acts as a liaison between employers and clients to match candidates with employment and training opportunities.
• Other related duties, as required. 

Program Administration, Tracking and Reporting 20%

• Maintains accurate client records, service activities, and outcome data in accordance with Fedcap and SNP reporting requirements. 
• Tracks participation, employment outcomes, and performance indicators to support contract compliance and continuous improvement.
• Prepares regular reports and documentation for the Manager, Centre for Teaching & Learning and funding partners. 

• Other related duties, as required. 

Outreach, Promotion, and Client Engagement 10%

• Promotes Career and Employment Centre services across SNP campuses, community networks, and partner organizations.
• Conducts outreach to increase awareness and participation among students, graduates, and community members.
• Supports communication initiatives including workshops, presentations, and informational materials.

• Other related duties, as required.  

General Administration 10%

• Coordinates scheduling, room bookings, materials, and logistics for programming and employer events. 
• Supports the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Career and Employment Centre, including reception coverage as needed.
• Assists with onboarding clients and connecting them to appropriate services and referrals. 
• Other related duties, as required.  

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration 5%

• Participates in service planning, evaluation, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Employment Counsellor, academic departments, and community partners to align career services with academic and workforce goals.

• Other related duties, as required.  

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE 

Completion of a formal post-secondary college of one to two academic years in Business, Office Administration, Human Resources, Career Services or other related degree, certificate, or diploma

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE 

Over 1 years and including 3 years of experience in career development, employment services, workforce development, or student support environments, including the coordination of career programming and employment readiness activities. Experience working with employment service databases or case management systems, coordinating events such as job fairs or employer information sessions, workshops and supporting clients through job search and career planning processes is essential.

Organizational / Institutional Experience:

Experience engaging multiple stakeholders—students, community members, employers, and internal staff—while balancing service delivery with administrative responsibilities is important to effectively support the operations of the SNP Career and Employment Centre.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, contributing to a respectful and culturally supportive work 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: Full-time Permanent

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday

WORK MODEL: On-Site; 9:30 am – 5pm

PAY BAND: 2  Core range$40,540.79–$47,500.00. The 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.

BENEFITS:

• Company registered pension plan
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid sick and personal time