Program Coordinator - Continuing Education
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
285 Red River RoadThunder Bay, OntarioP7B1A9
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for administrative and operational support related to the externally funded initiative for “An Education Systems Evolution: Improving High School Graduation Rates & Future Employment Outcomes for Anishinaabe Youth in Northwestern Ontario.” The role includes working with staff, committees, stakeholders, and clients for a wide variety of duties
Full Time
Social Program Officer/Assistant
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9/26/2024
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• Collaboration with AETS 9 First Nation member communities, regional and local school boards, and other relevant educational agencies to successfully meet ministry deliverables and timelines;
• Organize and implement project activities, events, and gatherings;
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal applications including delivery of presentations to various audiences;
• Support the project administration, co-ordination, and implementation;
• An understanding of ethical research methodologies and First Nation data sovereignty is an asset;
• Provide academic support to continuing education students as required,
• Provide tutoring support when required;
• Participate and co-ordinate the recruitment, screening, selection, and orientation of continuing education program students;
• Implement outreach strategies for continuing education students to foster success in the program;
• Support the AETS Teacher with maintaining communication and relationship development with all continuing education students throughout the duration of enrollment in the continuing education program;
• Assist in the organization of graduation celebrations and recognition for all graduates of the continuing education program;
• Support the AETS Teacher in enhancing curriculum strategies applied with an Indigenous lens;
• Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogies and land-based learning strategies is an asset;
• Recommend and help integrate marketing strategies;
• Work as a liaison between AETS and delivery partners and networks to ensure delivery requirements are fulfilled;
• Interpret program and funding criteria for potential sponsors and ensure compliance;
• Collaborate with Finance, to maintain all financial records and responsible for reporting to funders through the Executive Director;
• Develop collaboration and models of delivery to meet the needs of the community;
• Analyse and recommend changes to program criteria, systems, and procedures;
• Monitor all approved projects according to guidelines established by the funding providers and in accordance with the AETS Business Plan;
• Provide assistance and services for projects, communities and participants as required; and
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director.
• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Education, Business, or a Social Science related discipline. Experience in training to employment programs; or a combination of education & training with minimum of 3 to 5 years related work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills; a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; previous experience in working with First Nation clients as well as in education settings/environments. Knowledge of Indigenous cultural/traditional practices is an asset. Must have a valid Class G Driver’s license and willingness to travel. A criminal record check is mandatory upon hire.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter including a salary range, resume and the names of three references no later than 12:00 noon on September 26, 2024 via aets@aets.org to:
Recruitment Committee c/o Anishinabek Employment and Training Services 285 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1A9
This position will be posted until filled.
