JOB OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Band Manager, the Employment and Training Assistant is responsible for enhancing the development and implementation of training and employment opportunities. Assist, counsel, and provide information for people in the Community planning their careers and seeking employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Identify the training and employment needs of First Nation clients
- Identify the barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search, resume writing, and preparing for job interviews.
- Provide support to provide career, training and educational counselling
- Maintaining accurate client records of work experience, education and employment history and contact potential employers on behalf of clients
- Create and keep an updated data base of clients who are seeking training, educational upgrading and those clients actively seeking employment
- Collect labour market information for clients for potential job openings, entry and skills requirements as well as other occupational information as required and ensure this information is communicated through public meetings, FMFN468 newsletter, social media postings, etc.
- Liaison between the Community and Government, Industry and Businesses as well as other community groups regarding current and upcoming employment opportunities
- Work closely with ATC on employment/training plans as required and program budgets
- Prepare written documentation, applications,



letters and reports as required to ensure adequate and viable services are being provided
- Assist with budget and program creation/submissions/proposals as required and policies as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

- Post-secondary in a related field of Education, Human Resource Development, and/or Social Work; a combination of education and experience may be considered
- Must have a good knowledge of the Social, Economic, Cultural and Educational characteristics and aspirations of Aboriginal people
- Knowledge of the VennOne program is an asset
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset
- Solid computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent filing skills, both hard copy and electronic
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Class 5 license and reliable vehicle

WHY APPLY?

In addition to your Salary/Hourly earnings, we also offer the following:

- Our commitment to accountability, respect for one another, and hard work.
- A benefits package with Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- We care a lot about your future, and we offer a defined contribution Registered Pension Plan.
- An opportunity to work for a harmonious community with a rich culture that builds its economic and social success

Application question(s):

- This is a local position. Do you have a valid driver's license and reliability vehicle to commute yourself to and from work each day approximately 30km south of Fort McMurray?

Work Location: In person

📌 Employment and Training Coordinator (Gregoire Lake)
🏢 Fort McMurray 468 Business Centre
📍 Gregoire Lake