Indigenous Women In Trades & Technology (WITT) Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position has been designated for Indigenous persons under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program.

Please note: This position holds a Human Rights Exemption (#E93-32) – Preference for a Female Applicant.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number	P15598
Posting Title	Indigenous Women In Trades & Technology (WITT) Coordinator
Classification	Instructor
Location	Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus
Other Location(s)	Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus
Building
Other Building
Date Posted	06/27/2024
Closing Date	07/28/2024
JIQ #	N/A
Start Date	07/02/2024
End Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Ongoing	Yes
Category of work	Full Time
Bargaining Unit	Faculty Association
Hours of Work	7.25 hours per day, 1442.75 hours
Salary Range	As per the academic salary grid
Temporary Market Stipend	N/A
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay	199 assigned days per year
Posting Status	Open
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position has been designated for Indigenous persons under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program. Please note: This position holds a Human Rights Exemption (#E93-32) – Preference for a Female Applicant. Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties	Work with the WITT (Women in Trades and Technology) facilitator to coordinate and implement WITT programs. Provide instruction in programs as required. Build relationships with and deliver presentations to students, program heads, instructors, community partners, and school divisions. Provide campus WITT communications through media relations, social media etc. Provide appropriate documentation and follow-up reports. Provide guidance and advice to girls and women in respect to women in careers in trades or technology. Some travel required. Some evening and weekend work required.

Work with the WITT (Women in Trades and Technology) facilitator to coordinate and implement WITT programs.
Provide instruction in programs as required.
Build relationships with and deliver presentations to students, program heads, instructors, community partners, and school divisions.
Provide campus WITT communications through media relations, social media etc.
Provide appropriate documentation and follow-up reports.
Provide guidance and advice to girls and women in respect to women in careers in trades or technology.
Some travel required. Some evening and weekend work required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)	Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of a journeyperson certificate in a recognized trade and/or recognized technology diploma or degree. Two years’ recent and relevant work experience (within the last five years). Familiarity with WITT philosophy and operations. Ability to work with girls and women in a structured/non-structured setting. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment. Effective instructional ability. Effective interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills. Training and/or experience in the use of common software packages, i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
Required Competencies

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