Employment/Training and Post-Secondary Manager

The Position

Reporting to the Education Director, the ETAPS Manager is responsible for the overall management, development, and implementation of Education and Employment programming for adult members of the shíshálh Nation. This includes the implementation and adherence of the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) and the Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS) Program. This is a temporary and full-time position that may become permanent depending on budget and need.

The Candidate:

• Assist with overseeing the management of the INAC PSSSP, the ACCESS Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Sechelt Nation Adult Education Programs and Services, Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) Aboriginal Services Plan (ASP).
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets for the PSSSP, ACCESS AOP, Adult Education, AVED ASP accounts.
• Develop, recommend and implement Policy and Procedures that align with the ISC PSSSP National Guidelines, ACCESS policies, and Sechelt Nation Adult Education policy for equitable application of programs and services for Band members and Aboriginal clients.
• Collaborate with Post-Secondary Institutes, School District 46 Staff, ACCESS Staff, and other Sechelt Nation departments to develop and implement programs and services for Sechelt Nation members and clients.
• Attend Ministry of Advanced Education Aboriginal Service Plan (AVED ASP) meetings.
• Seek funding opportunities such as Aboriginal Community Based Training Partnership (ACBTP) and Post-Secondary Partnership Program (PSPP) grants.
• Review and approve/deny applications in accordance with policy and budget. Review and approve invoices.
• Ensure Quarterly reporting, ARMS data entry and claim forms are submitted to ACCESS per AOP.
• Provide supervision and support for the EEC and File Clerk, including completing Performance Evaluations and Development Plans.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position and as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, possibly in Education, Business or Counselling.
• Work experience in a related field may also be desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• The ability to handle a variety of tasks, prioritize and problem-solve.
• Three years of experience in a busy office, including establishing and maintaining electronic and paper files.
• Proficient with MS Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a willingness to learn other programs. Spreadsheet and database management skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and flexibility to meet changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and to handle sensitive and confidential information properly.
• Physical and mental ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Willingness to learn about shíshálh cultural protocols and traditions.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean Criminal Record Check.