Purpose:

To administer and contribute to the development of a comprehensive process for certification of workers and contractors on the Territory, including a collaborative relationship with Québec Labor Institutions to facilitate the integration of Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors wishing to enter the construction industry outside the Territory.

Roles & Responsibilities:

To administer the Construction Certification Programs under the authority of the KLO.

- Administers the Kahnawà:ke Trades Certification Program (KTCP), including implementing the necessary processes and procedures required of the program.

- Assists in the Development of the criteria and processes for qualifying/certifying workers’ and contractors’ competency.

- Implements the continued amalgamation of the Kahnawà:ke Trades Qualifications Program (KTQP) and the Kahnawà:ke Labor Office Competency Program (KLOCP) into the KTCP.

- Researches, analyzes, and assesses the technical qualifications and certifications for all applications made by community members.

- Recommends the Qualification and Certification of Contractors and Workers.

- Inspects the job site to ensure the credentials of contractors and workers.

- Administers KLO Construction Training Programs.

To assist in the integration of Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors entering the construction industry outside the Territory and support the efforts of the Workforce Mobility Initiative.

- Administer a coordinated training process with Quebec for Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors seeking Quebec certifications and /or licenses.

- Work with Quebec Institutions CNESST developing training opportunities.

- Maintain a Comparative Analysis of both Kahnawà:ke and Quebec Regimes.





- Contractor administers a coordinated process with the CNESST and the Unions when a Kahnawà:ke contractor applies the Québec equivalence of the Fair Wage Agreement as per the choice of the worker, including the choice to join or not to join a union.

- Assist individual Kahnawà:ke workers or contractors looking to obtain a CCQ certification or RBQ license.

To participate in Communications and Education initiatives to the community

- Develop, maintain, and publish a listing of trades and types of contractors required in Kahnawà:ke.

- Publish the criteria for qualifying/certifying contractors’ competency.

- Inform the community of the processes governed by Quebec.

- Inform the community of the comparison between the qualifications/competency criteria and processes of both Kahnawà:ke and Quebec.

- Inform the community of Quebec training opportunities.

To assist in operation, planning, and development of the program

- Recommends and provides input to Policy changes/improvements.

- Assists in the development of a Kahnawà:ke Labor Law.

Education & Experience:

- DECor DEP in related field plus two (2) years relevant experience.

- OR High School Diploma, plus five (5) years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Knowledge of the Construction Industry in Kahnawà:ke including the trades and types of contractors prevalent in the community.





- Ability to assess, verify, and validate qualifications against industry standards.

- Knowledge of Systems Approach Training.

- Knowledge of the Quebec Construction Regime, including relevant Quebec Laws, Labor Relations, and rules governing access to the Construction Industry in Quebec.

- Knowledge of the Kahnawà:ke Fair Wage Agreement Process.

- Ability to write Funding Proposals and Reports.

- Knowledge of MCK policies, programs, administration, and operational procedures.

- Knowledge of provincial and federal government structures, regulations and procedures, and how they interact with each other.

- General knowledge of accounting techniques are required.

- Written and oral communication.

- Sound knowledge of databases, Word, Excel and the ability to learn various computer programs.

- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships.

- Maintains confidentiality.

- Adhere to the MCK Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.

- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.

- The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

Working Workplace:

- Five-day work week is performed in an office environment.

- Moderate stress due to workload.

- Occasional overtime

Benefits:

Organizational events

Pension

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)

Life insurance

On-site parking

Wellness program

20 vacation days

15 wellness days

*Benefitsevolve and can be subject to change.

📌 KLO Certification and Competency Officer (Kahnawake)
🏢 Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke
📍 Kahnawake