Jobs available - NNEC Executive Director, Principal, Teachers and Payroll Clerk

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is completing a search to fill a number of key positions. Please post the following job ads ....

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NNEC seeks an Executive Director to provide leadership in the management and operation of its Education Programs: Secondary Student Support Program, Post Secondary Program, Wahsa Distance Education Centre, Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Pelican Falls Centre, Northern Eagle Student Centre and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School.  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Chiefs of the Sioux Lookout District. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A university degree, preferably in education
  • A minimum of five years experience in management and administration
  • Strong communications, public relations, interpersonal, organizational and strong leadership skills
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to First Nations education
  • Knowledge of First Nations education issues
  • English is essential and fluency in Cree or Ojibway or Oji-Cree required
  • Willing and available to travel

LOCATION Sioux Lookout, ON
SALARY      Negotiable - commensurate with related education and experience.
CLOSING   June 30, 2006 at 4:30 pm CST
TO APPLY  Submit resume, covering letter and two recent employment references to NNEC, Attn Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer, by fax at (807)582-3865 or email at humanresources@nnec.on.ca , originals should follow or mail to PO Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, ON  P8T 1B9. 

For info visit www.nnec.on.ca or call 807-582-3245

NNEC requires Criminal Background Check from those offered positions

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NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL
PRINCIPAL

Consider leading Pelican Falls First Nations High School, our private boarding school located on a picturesque 14 ha peninsula, 15 kms from Sioux Lookout, ON (a full-service community of 5000+).  We seek a dynamic educator and role model who can incorporate First Nation languages and values in the Ontario curriculum.  PFFNHS operates with a modified (condensed) school year from August to May and is home to 150 students from remote communities.

NNEC provides:

  • Competitive salary/benefit packages; renewable contracts
  • Extended vacation periods

Note: Staff are required to live in Sioux Lookout area; on-site living accommodations are not provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) Parts 1 and 2 or be willing to complete
  • Current member (or eligible) of Ontario College of Teachers;
  • Must hold valid qualifications at the Secondary school level
  • Must understand and be ready to implement the secondary curriculum for Ontario;
  • Five years experience teaching First Nations students;
  • Three years secondary school management and administration experience;
  • Fluency in Sioux Lookout area First Nations dialect an asset.

Fax or mail your resume complete with:

  • Statement of personal philosophy of education
  • Copy of Certificate of Qualifications
  • Copy of most recent performance appraisal
  • Written permission for NNEC to contact three most recent employment references

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. June 16, 2006 at NNEC Head Office, Attn Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer, Fax (807)582-3865; mailing address Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, ON  P8T 1B9  Call (807)582-3245 for info.

NNEC requires Criminal Reference Checks from those offered positions

www.nnec.on.ca

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NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL
Secondary Teachers
Full Time Positions

NNEC invites applications for various teaching positions for the 2006-2007 school year at Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School. 

Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High Schools are private schools operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council under the direction of District Chiefs and First Nation communities.  Pelican Falls First Nations High School is a unique facility that is located on Pelican Lake in the traditional territory of Lac Seul First Nation and within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.  Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  

Pelican Falls First Nations High School has the following teaching positions:

(1.0)   Mathematics , grades 9-12
(1.0)   Science, grades 9-12
(1.0) General Subjects

Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School has the following teaching position:

(1.0) Computer Studies

Teaching positions are full time with additional teaching assignments. 

NNEC provides:

  • Competitive salary
  • Extended vacation periods
  • Established student support staff and counselling network     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate of Qualifications and Intermediate/Senior qualifications in required subject area(s);
  • Member of Ontario College of Teachers
  • Experience teaching First Nation students an asset
    Computer literacy
  • ability to speak a District First Nations language an asset

Term  Full time positions starting August 2006 with renewable annual contracts.              

Please fax your resume complete with

  • Statement of personal philosophy of education
  • Copy of Ontario Certificate of Qualifications
  • Copy of most recent performance appraisal
  • Written permission to contact three most recent employment references

To: Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer, NNEC Head Office, Lac Seul First Nation at (807)582-3865 or by mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B9.  Applications must be received by 4:30 pm June 23, 2006.  

www.nnec.on.ca

NNEC requires Criminal Background Checks from those offered positions

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NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL
PAYROLL CLERK

NNEC seeks a Payroll Clerk for its Finance Department which provides payroll and human resource services for more than 140 full-time employees.  The Payroll Clerk maintains the payroll system and assists with maintenance of human resource information systems.  The Payroll Clerk must manage sensitive information with strict confidentiality and must have strong bookkeeping, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills to perform duties accurately and efficiently.  NNEC encourages applications by First Nations people from the Sioux Lookout District.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma or Certificate in payroll administration or a minimum of grade 12 with 2 years related work experience.
  • Payroll association certification would be an asset.
  • Experience with payroll systems in a computerized environment an asset.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

LOCATION Frenchman’s Head, Lac Seul First Nation
HOURS       8:30 - 4:30 (35 hrs/wk)
SALARY     Starting $22,508 to $30,122 annually
STARTING immediately
TERM         Full - time, renewable annual contracts
CLOSING   June 2nd , 2006 by 4:30 pm.

TO APPLY Submit resume, three employment references (with permission to contact) and covering letter to:

NNEC
Attn Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer
by fax at (807) 582-3865
or mail to:
 PO Box 1419
 Sioux Lookout, ON
 P8T 1B9

Job description / more info. may be obtained by calling Dorothy Trout at (807)582-3245

NNEC requires Criminal Reference Checks from those offered positions

www.nnec.on.ca