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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.
This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program. You will be required to provide documentation to verify your Indigenous citizenship/membership during the recruitment process.

Competition Number

Competition Number P18030

Posting Title

Classification

Classification Instructor

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Other Location(s)

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 11/06/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/18/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 11/30/2026

End Date

End Date 10/31/2027

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Category of work

Category of work Part Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 1442.75 hours

Salary Range

Salary Range As per instructional salary grid

Temporary Market Stipend





Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

135 days for the 2026/2027 academic year
55 days for the 2027/2028 academic year

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

The Indigenous Student Support Coordinator will provide proactive support to Indigenous applicants and students, ensuring their successful transition and ongoing success at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This position is designed to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of the students with of Indigenous ancestry. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders, coordinating support services, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning workplace.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and respectful of the diverse cultural perspectives and practice and possess the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with groups of diverse students, faculty and staff and community members. The incumbent will provide support and retention services that focus primarily on Indigenous students.

Key Responsibilities:
Student Transition and Support:

- Coordinate and deliver Wichitowin transition programming for Indigenous students.




- Establish proactive, student-centered relationships with campus community members, including program heads, staff, student development, Indigenous student centers, and enrollment services.
- Collaborate with program heads and instructional staff to promote early identification of student issues.
- Provide instruction in life skills topics to empower Indigenous students to achieve their educational goals and enhance employability skills.

Community and Cultural Support:

- Liaise with funding agencies and sponsors.
- Assist students in accessing community and cultural support, provide referrals both internal and external to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and advocate on behalf of students.

Leadership and Coordination:

- Provide leadership for the Indigenous Student Centre based on an outreach model that supports innovative practices to increase student engagement and success.
- Facilitating Elder and Knowledge Keeper support services and maintain a teamwork and collaborative approach to providing services for Indigenous students.
- Promote the Indigenous Student Centre as a positive learning, social, and cultural environment directed at the retention and well-being of Indigenous students.
- Plan, develop, and deliver outcomes-based cultural curriculum, instruction, and culturally responsive events and programs that support the academic success, personal development, and community engagement of Indigenous students, in response to individual and group needs.
- Liaise with the community and

📌 Indigenous Student Support Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic
📍 Canada