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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

William W. Creighton Youth Services is Looking for a Community Support Worker - Sioux Lookout

William W. Creighton Youth Services invites applications for a new position,

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION:  SIOUX LOOKOUT

The COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER is part of a team dedicated to the philosophy that community safety and the needs of young persons are best served by the provision of positive, rehabilitative programs in conjunction with the youth’s offence.  The location of a worker in the Sioux Lookout area is a one year pilot project with the option for permanent designation.  This position requires qualified aboriginal staffing.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skills and demonstrated ability in the provision of assessment, counselling and group work for adolescents and families.
• Knowledge of Anishnawbe culture.
• Demonstrated ability in work with aboriginal youth and First Nation communities.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and use of a vehicle.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Honours Bachelor of Social Work (H.B.S.W.) PLUS three (3) years related experience.

Candidates with other qualifications and related work experience may be considered.

APPLY TO:

Jack Martin, Manager of Community Services
Kenora/Rainy River Community Support Team
243 Rabbit Lake Road
Kenora, ON P9N 4L8
Fax:  (807) 548-2835
E-mail:  jmartin@creightonyouth.com

CLOSING DATE:      JUNE 14, 2006

Program & Student Service Coordinator

The Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) offers post-secondary education and training programs.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  Still in it early stages, the Institute is an innovative, independent institution that currently offers accredited courses in business, social services, website development and early childhood education.

We are looking for a highly, energetic and dynamic individual for the position of Program & Student Service Coordinator.  The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity and responsibility in helping meet the learning needs of the members in Nishnawbe Aski Nation and increasing their educational growth and successes. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop proposals for current and new programs and projects;
• Consult with NAN communities, for required community based educational program needs, deliverable through the Institute and its partners; 
• Organize program scheduling, application and registration processes, and delivery logistics in order to enhance the educational experience of learners and the Institute’s image;
• Establish and reinforce positive working relationships with post-secondary educational institutions, to facilitate and enhance programs and services, to help build capacity within the communities;
• Manage the delivery of curriculum with excellence by adhering to program objectives and standards in the selection of course developers, instructors, and support workers, as well as the selection of program delivery materials;
• Source and review, coordinate or carry out curriculum design as necessary to meet the learning needs, within approved program plans and budgets;
• Coordination support and counseling to students during their independent learning phases, to encourage and promote success and program completion;
• Organize program scheduling, application and registration processes;
• Manage the delivery of curriculum by adhering to program objectives and standards.

Qualifications:

• Possess at minimum an undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience in management;
• Track record of successful proposal writing, in particular to secure funding;
• Ability to research and identify programs, funding needs and opportunities;
• Project management skills, including team leadership, program and budgetary planning and reporting;
• Knowledge or experience in curriculum design and training needs assessment;
• Experience in any: student recruitment; administration of enrolment, registration or application processes; career counseling; adult education or training;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with First Nation communities and organizations;
• Possess excellent interpersonal, strong analytical and communications skills;
• Fluency in either Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.

If you are able, willing and confident that you can help increase the educational success of the people in Nishnawbe Aski Nation, we invite to submit your letter of interest and a resume, with three references, to:

Executive Director
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute
106 Centennial Square, 3rd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON  P7E 1H3
Phone:  (807) 626-1880
Fax:  (807) 622-1818

Closing date: Monday, May 29, 2006 at 12:00 pm

While we appreciate all applications for this position, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute (KORI) in Thunder Bay is seeking a qualified post-secondary student for a summer employment opportunity.

KORI has received funding from HRSDC to hire a Community Researcher. Preference will be given to candidates with a health science background; however, any post secondary student who is intending to return to full-time studies is welcomed to apply. Knowledge of Oji-Cree is an asset. Please contact brian.walmark@knet.ca or visit www.research.knet.ca for more information. The deadline for applications is June 7, 2006.

See the Thunder Bay Source news story below the NOSM press release ....

from http://www.normed.ca/events_publications/media_room/releases/english/2006_05_09_en.htm

MEDIA RELEASE - Northern Ontario School of Medicine - May 9, 2006

Medical School Donation Strengthens Future Prospects for Northern Youth

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2006 - Earlier today, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) announced a unique partnership which will allow funding in support of a youth mentoring program. A generous donation from the ING Foundation will allow the Medical School to manage a youth mentoring pilot project where at-risk youth will be matched with medical student role models.

“Building the Applicant Pool for Health Care Careers: Canada’s Youth at Risk and Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders” will be piloted this summer. During the week-long enrichment experience, Northern Ontario high school students will learn about medical school and health care careers while being mentored by NOSM medical students.

ING Canada recognized the value of the project for the future of Northern youth and health care professionals. “ING Canada strives to help build safer, healthier and stronger communities,” said Sue Gibbs, Vice President, ING Group Insurance - Ontario Region. “This program not only provides opportunities to at-risk youth, it also strengthens the leadership skills and sense of community within future physicians. We are very proud to partner with the Medical School on such a worthwhile venture.”

Dr. Dan Hunt, NOSM Vice Dean, Academic Activities, is confident that the program will have long-term benefits for all involved – the youth, NOSM students and the communities of Northern Ontario. “Studies show that enrichment programs coordinated out of medical schools that target at-risk youth make a difference.” “The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is grateful to ING for providing the funding to help move this program forward,” said Dr. Roger Strasser, Founding Dean. Dr. Strasser further noted that the program is in keeping with the Medical School’s commitment to community-based programs.

The pilot program is representative of NOSM’s mandate to focus on training more physicians from Aboriginal backgrounds, rural environments and Northern Francophone environments. Youth from these backgrounds are historically at higher risk for not completing school and do not receive exposure to the science courses required to gain entry to health sciences and medical schools. The focus of this mentoring program is to engage participants while increasing their knowledge of health care careers with a particular focus on gaining entry in to medical school.

Recruitment of youth participants will begin shortly. The pilot project will take place at the School’s West Campus at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Expansion of the program will be based on the results of the pilot.

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is a pioneering faculty of medicine. The School is a joint initiative of Lakehead and Laurentian Universities, with main campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, and multiple teaching and research sites across Northern Ontario. By educating skilled physicians and undertaking health research suited to community needs, the School will become a cornerstone of community health care in Northern Ontario.

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Tracie Smithh
NOSM West Campus
(807) 766-7314 or (807) 624-7862
Tracie.Smith@normed.ca 

Marlene Moore
NOSM East Campus
(705) 662-7243
Marlene.Moore@normed.ca
 
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from http://www.tbsource.com/Localnews/index.asp?cid=82842

The Thunder Bay Regional Career Fair (May 11 and 12 at Lakehead University) is hosting a special program to encourage Aboriginal youth to obtain the training necessary to develop a career in the trades. Streaming of these sessions is being planned so watch for the web link to watch these online.

Here is the link: http://streaming.lakeheadu.ca/careerfair

From their information package (see the invitation and schedule below) ...

"The North Superior Training Board and its partner, the Aboriginal Employment Resource Centre are pleased to announce a very special Regional Career Fair 2006 event aimed at encouraging young Aboriginals to consider a career in the Skilled Trades. With significant shortages in skilled trades workers projected throughout the North, the trades represent a tremendous opportunity to our First Nation youth."

For more information about this event visit http://www.nstb.on.ca/careerfair/index.htm

Press Release ... National forum series launched to help employers tap into Aboriginal workforce talent and address Canada's shortage of skilled workers

     SASKATOON, April 27 /CNW/ - Workforce Connex (http://www.workforceconnex.com/english_home.htm), a national forum series to help resolve barriers and open the potential for industry to effectively access, train, recruit and retain an Aboriginal workforce, has launched in Ontario. The national series will host forums in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Labrador, Quebec and Alberta.

     Through open dialogue, the forums will link the private sector and Aboriginal Employment Centres together to form partnerships that offer resolve to Aboriginal employment training, recruitment and retention issues. "The outcome of the forums will ultimately translate into employment opportunities for Aboriginal people", said Bonnie Vermette, Employment Counselor and member of the Ontario Workforce Connex planning group. "Many regions of Canada are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers. Employers are searching for innovative solutions to address the issue and capture the many opportunities now available to them. Aboriginal people are ready and willing to answer the call to fill the employment gap."

     "Aboriginal people are Canada's fastest growing and largely untapped human resource," said Kelly Lendsay, President and CEO of the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada (http://www.ahrdcc.com/welcome/welcome_e.htm). Aboriginal people have talent and skills. They are a solution to many of Canada's skill shortages. Almost one in five Aboriginal men aged 25 to 64 with qualifications beyond high school held a trade or college level credential in building and construction technologies or trades. Another 25 per cent were college and trade level graduates of industrial, mechanical or electronic engineering technologies and trades.

     From 1996-2001 the Canadian working age population grew by five per cent, while over the same period, the Aboriginal labour force grew by 25 per cent. This young upwardly mobile labour force needs workplace opportunities for training, skills development and employment. Awakening firms to this win-win opportunity is one of goals of the workforce forums. In a survey conducted by the CanadaWest Foundation, Canadian business and labour leaders said that hiring Aboriginal workers is not considered an important solution to solving their skill needs; only 13 per cent of business leaders and 21 per cent of labour leaders rated this activity very important. "This finding suggests that on a national scale, a disconnect exists between the potential skills contribution made by the Aboriginal workforce and the view held by some business and labour leaders on this contribution. This is the reason for Workforce Connex," said Lendsay.

     At the conclusion of the forum series, the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council and Canada's regional Aboriginal Employment Centres expect that many new regional partnerships will have been established across Canadian due the increased connections, understanding, learning and mutual respect that has been developed through the Workforce Connex series.

     The Council is developing the Workforce Connex forums in partnership with Aboriginal employment centres across the country. These centres, part of a national Aboriginal human resource strategy, can help employers to source Aboriginal talent. The Council is also pleased to be working with the federal department of Human Resource and Social development who have provided funding for this initiative.
 
     The Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada (http://www.ahrdcc.com/welcome/welcome_e.htm) is a national not-for-profit organization funded by the private and public sectors to create links between Canada's employers and the Aboriginal community. The Council provides leadership on supply and demand issues that address the development of effective training, recruitment and retention strategies for Aboriginal people.

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/For further information: Peggy Berndt, Manager, Communications, Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada, 1-866-711-5091 (toll-free), (780) 720-1118 (cell), email: peggy.berndt@ahrdcc.com; website: www.workforceconnex.com/

The Red Lake Friendship Centre is receiving $637,952 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to train Aboriginal youth for Ontario Common Core Hard Rock Mining certification.  The centre, in partnership with Placer Dome Campbell Mine, will train up to 120 youth over a three-year period to supply the mining industry with a pool of skilled and trained workers to draw from, and help Aboriginal youth find jobs in the North.

from Northern Ontario Heritage Fund News Releases

Ontario Government Provides New Opportunities For Aboriginal Youth - #950005  - February 10, 2006

Training Program Will Teach Mining Skills

SUDBURY – The Ontario government is investing in a training program that will provide Aboriginal youth with the skills they need to find jobs in the mining sector, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci announced today.

“The McGuinty government is committed to stimulating economic development and creating job opportunities across the North,” said Bartolucci.  “Through this investment, we are ensuring that the mining industry has access to a number of skilled workers that will contribute to a more prosperous future.”

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is providing the Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre with $637,952 to train Aboriginal youth for Ontario Common Core Hard Rock Mining certification.  The centre, in partnership with Placer Dome Campbell Mine, will train up to 120 youth over a three-year period to supply the mining industry with a pool of skilled and trained workers to draw from, and help Aboriginal youth find jobs in the North.

“I am pleased that we are helping Aboriginal youth develop essential skills to work within one of Northern Ontario’s most robust sectors,” said David Ramsay, Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs.  “Program participants will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain gainful employment in Ontario’s mining sector and have opportunities to seek rewarding employment closer to home.”

This NOHFC project is part of the government’s Northern Prosperity Plan for building stronger northern communities. The Northern Prosperity Plan has four pillars: Strengthening the North and its Communities; Listening to and Serving Northerners Better; Competing Globally; and Providing Opportunities for All.

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From http://www.siouxlookoutjobs.com/job%20fair.html ... be sure to check out the 30 registered employers that includes some who will be doing interviews at the Job Fair.

The Pole to Pole Leadership Institute is once again offering youth a chance to participate in a once in a life time adventure. The Call for Applicants is on now and the application period will close May 31, 2006

Learn more about  http://www.poletopoleleadership.com

Pole to Pole is

• Global journeys that prove youth can accomplish the incredible.
• Teams of youth working for the environment, for society, and for sustainable economies.
• Youth inspiring and training youth to make a difference in their communities and for the world.
• Connecting youth world-wide to create a positive future.

What it takes to be a part of Pole to Pole

Joining a Pole to Pole Team is not about the experience you already have. It is about putting your heart and commitment into a team, into yourself, and into making a difference in this world. It is about the experience you will gain and the impact you will have.

• You must be between the ages of 18 and 28 as of August 1, 2006
• You must have a working command of the English language.
• You must be prepared and able to be trained for travel and survival in extreme environments.
• You must demonstrate that you can communicate effectively.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have volunteered your time and energy on projects that improved your community and/or the environment and/or supported economic sustainability.
• You must demonstrate that you can communicate your interest and energy for Pole to Pole so that people in your community support you and Pole to Pole.
• You must complete all of the application requirements to be a qualified applicant.

Team Descriptions for Applicants

There are three ways to physically participate in Pole to Pole:

• on one of the Expedition Teams;
• on an Advance Team; or
• on an Education Team.

As part of the application process you can specify if you want to be considered for all three types of Teams, or you can specify if you just want to be considered for an Advance or Education Team.

In order to be selected for any of them you must be a qualified applicant.

• The Call for Applicants is on now and the application period will close May 31, 2006.
• Upon completion of the application process you will be eligible to be selected to attend the Pole to Pole Selection Camp in September 2006.
• There the final selections for the Expedition Teams, Advance Teams and the Education Ambassador Teams will be made.
• All qualified applicants who are not selected for Pole to Pole Teams will become a part of the Pole to Pole Virtual Team sharing resources and network on-line.

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From The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal at http://66.244.236.251/article_5334.php

Pole to pole trip for the adventurous
By THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL - Apr 3, 2006, 22:13

Adventurous souls wanted. Must like to travel under human power only. Must want to save the world.

A Vancouver-based charitable organization is seeking youth leaders aged between 18 and 28 interested in traversing the globe and tackling humanitarian projects around the world.

The Pole to Pole Leadership Institute’s project will start with an expedition team beginning a 10-month, 35,000-kilometre trek from the south to north poles through Africa and Europe.

This international team of youth will travel under their own steam — by foot, ski, bike, kayak and sail.

They will meet up with the advanced team, which will travel to Africa, Europe and Russia to volunteer for six months with established charities on humanitarian projects.

A third team will use the adventures and work of the other two teams to educate students across Europe and North America.

It’s a project the Pole to Pole institute has done before. In 2000 it sent a team of youth from the North Pole to the South Pole through the Americas.

Applications are available online at www.poletopoleleadership.com. Those selected will be invited to a month-long selection camp in British Columbia during September.