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The Sioux Lookout Aboriginal Area Management Board (SLAAMB - http://slaamb.on.ca) is establishing a new three year Centre for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Research project in Sioux Lookout. The cente is seeking three candidates to fill the new positions that appear in this week's Sioux Bulletin. The three positions include:

• Project Manager/Employment Counsellor
• Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor
• e-Learning Coordinator

The job advertisements follow ...

Project Manager/Employment Counsellor

Reporting to the CAAR Management Team, the Project Manager/Employment Counsellor leads the CAAR project team. S/he works with the team members (Coach Mentor and e-Learning Coordinator) to plan, implement and document the apprenticeship development services and supports developed for the Centre for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Research project.

The Project Manager/Employment Counsellor designs and implements outreach strategies to engage potential and eligible apprentices from remote First Nations to participate in the project. In addition, working/liaising with the MTCU representative, s/he provides assistance, counseling and information to project participants and community members on all aspects of career advancement and, in particular, on apprenticeship development. S/he works proactively with participants to identify and overcome barriers to achieving success in the apprenticeship/upgrading/employment path they are following. S/he liaises with employers and potential employers to increase employment and good employer/employee relations including the design and delivery of cultural sensitivity and other relevant training modules.

The Project Manager/Employment Counsellor reports quarterly to the Management Committee and over sees the financial and administrative requirements of the project.

Employment Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in social services or management or equivalent experience. A minimum of five years in employment and/or career counseling with proven project management experience. Experience in trades and/or trade experience knowledge an asset. Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with community participants, project team members, First Nation communities, and other partners. The Project Manager/Employment Counsellor exhibits excellent judgment and demonstrates problem solving, consultative, persuasive and conflict resolution skills. Well-developed computer skills, telecommunications, and a demonstrated knowledge of human resources development programs and strategies. Report-writing techniques are required to document activities, produce required documentation and inform senior management of issues and progress.

Ability to speak Oji-Cree, Ojibway or Cree is an asset.

MUST be willing to travel to the First Nation remote communities.

SALARY – negotiable up to $ 54,000/annual D.O.E.

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Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor is part of the Project Team. The Project Team works together to plan, implement and document the apprentice and training support and services developed throughout the project.

The Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor designs and implements outreach strategies to engage potential and eligible apprentices from remote First Nations to participate in the project. In addition, working/liaising with the MTCU representative, s/he provides assistance, counseling and information to project participants and community members on all aspects of career advancement and, in particular, on apprenticeship development. S/he works proactively with participants to identify and overcome barriers to achieving success in the apprenticeship/upgrading/employment path they are following.

The Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor provides one-on-one support, information and assistance to project participants both in the community and while on the job site. Working in an online or distance environment and face-to-face, the Mentor is the content helper for apprentices, pre-apprentices and students: clarifying problems, identifying solutions, and providing training and support.

Using the resources of the MTCU, the Coach Mentor is responsible for developing and delivering appropriate learning interfaces for participants, e.g. online chat to verify progress of participants; delivering video seminars on topics geared to small groups; information bulletins on available work, upcoming courses and fact sheets; and a variety of life skills and pre-employment workshops and seminars.

The Mentor liaises between the employee and employer to clarify job responsibilities, expectations and behaviour norms. S/he ensures project participants are properly oriented to new jobs and training programs and meets with individuals frequently and regularly online or in person. The Mentor and worker co-identify the appropriate strategy or tool to assist the employee in their successful integration to the workplace and/or training program.

In addition, the Employment Counsellor/Mentor acts as a “coach” who encourages people to achieve their goals and helps them believe they are capable of achieving success through the development of self-esteem, skills and job-related confidence.

Counsellor/Mentors are also advocates for project participants, working with them to remove barriers that may impede success.

Employment Counsellor/Coach Mentor Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field such as social services, education or psychology or equivalent experience. A minimum of five years in employment and/or career counseling or in a helping profession. Experience in trades and/or trade experience knowledge an asset. Ability to speak Oji-Cree or Ojibway an asset. Demonstrated ability to animate and co-manage community-based initiatives and strong oral and written communications skills. Must
have knowledge and proven experience in use and basic understanding of computer hardware and software and interest in learning online pedagogical techniques. Ability to speak Oji-Cree, Ojibway or Cree is an asset. MUST be willing to travel to the First Nation remote communities.

SALARY – negotiable up to $ 44,500/annual D.O.E.

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e-Learning Coordinator

Reporting to the Project Manager the e-Learning Coordinator is part of the CAAR Project Team. The Project Team works together to plan, implement and document the apprentice/employment support services model they develop throughout the project.

In consultation with the Project Team, the e-Learning Coordinator identifies relevant information – pre-employment/apprenticeship seminars, life skills issues and problems, upcoming course opportunities, testimonials and success stories, Elders’ guidance and advice, employment forms, protocols and templates, etc - and produces them in appropriate web-based platforms to be posted online. The Coordinator also produces online content for the SLAAMB Apprenticeship website as well as assisting the members of the CAAR Team with a variety of production and computer services.

The e-Learning Coordinator is also responsible for identifying, designing and coordinating video learning sessions for the preemployment phase of the project. Included in these are public information and briefings, course material, employment seminars, sessions with experts and with members of the CAAR team.

e-Learning Coordinator Employment Requirements

Web development/programming background with experience in planning and managing web projects, organizing resources, and building web-based applications. Experience in curriculum and course design in an e-Learning environment. Comfortable with production tools and a good understanding of website components, including architecture, design, programming, and usability. Able to manage a variety of tasks and concurrent projects. Must exhibit strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and have a positive attitude. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to speak Oji-Cree, Ojibway or Cree is an asset.

SALARY – negotiable up to $ 44,500/annual D.O.E.

Contract position up to 3 years.
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Please submit resume with a cover letter and three most recent references must be attached to:
Bob Bruyere, Coordinator
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Manage Board (SLAAMB)
P.O. Box 56, Sioux Lookout, ON. P8T 1A1
807 – 737 – 4047
Fax: 807 – 737 - 4048
Mark envelope “ Private and Confidential”.
Closing date: Friday, April 13, 2006

Only Those Individuals Selected For An Interview Will Be Contacted!!