Treaty 8 Polytechnic

Careers

Outreach Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Manager
Supervisor: Director of Operations
Department: Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the President, the Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Program Manager
serves as an important role in the delivery of Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach
Program. The Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Program Manager will work
alongside the Treaty 8 Polytechnic team, leadership, Elders and community
technicians to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of the core
outreach planning and programming for the Indigenous homeless population in
the city of Edmonton.
This position requires effective working relationships with colleagues, Elders,
communities, Treaty 8 leadership, and members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide support to the T8 Polytechnic Outreach Workers on street visits,
group programming and case management. The manager will have his
or her own case files and supervise outreach worker files as well.
Participate in the development of yearly work plan.
Attend inter-agency meeting(s) with the Indigenous communities of
Edmonton and City of Edmonton
Interpret company policies to employees and enforce safety regulations.
Resolve work related issues or help employees in solving work related
issues.
Train, mentor new employees and do performance reviews for Human
Resources.
Facilitate departmental staff meetings.
Meets performance management deadlines and maintains monthly
departmental reports.
Coordinates with internal and external department referrals.
Assumes administrative tasks, and special events
Perform other related duties incidental to the work when asked.
Support students with career /academic planning.
Support students to select courses (to ensure they have enough credits to
graduate) and to help develop an academic portfolio
Support school/community organize education activities/events (ex: career
days)
Assist Elders to provide ceremonial teachings and participate as helper
(oskapios)
Support students apply for colleges/universities
Provide first nation, colleges, universities resources for high school students
o Application deadlines
o Open houses
o Prerequisites
o Tours
Mentor students in positive choices
Attend/participate in T8 Polytechnic staff meetings when time and schedule
permits
Submit weekly reports.
Referrals to secondary services ex: Pediatric OT, speech, school
psychologist, NADAP and etc.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Fostering Teamwork – Fosters effective relationships within the community
Collaboration – Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels in order to
successfully action the organizational and community agenda.
Relationship Building – Able to establish and maintain constructive relationships
built upon trust. Works to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions.
Communication – Is proficient in a variety of communication styles and uses the
appropriate style that suits the message and the audience.
Diplomacy / Tact – Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
Action Oriented – High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work
well under pressure.
Time Management – operate under pressure and meet deadlines with a
demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to be accountable.
Priority Setting – Ability to efficiently prioritizes activities, establish appropriate
courses of action, and monitor progress.
Quality of Work – Detail-oriented
Accountability – Fully commits to agreed-upon plans and strategies and takes
action to achieve them.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Direct experience working with Indigenous communities in the area of cultural
health/mental health services management and/or emergency services is
considered a strong asset.
A university degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Emergency Management,
Technical Services, or a related field would be considered an asset, or an
acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess knowledge and understanding of our lands, our people, our culture and
our philosophies, and our socio-economic issues.
Experience with Indigenous culture, traditions, and protocol.
Knowledge of Indigenous communities
Proven experience in building working relationships with Indigenous communities
and partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
and Outlook).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possess valid class 4 AB driver’s license and own or access to a vehicle.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Edmonton and other
destinations when required.
Willing to work flexible schedule. Combination of working remotely, in-office, and
at community locations.
Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.
Willingness to submit to oath of confidentiality.
Must provide and possess a clear criminal record vulnerable sector check.
Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language (or another applicable First
Nation language) would be beneficial.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an office environment and requires working productively in an open
office setting.
Working in front of a computer for a portion of shift.
Working outside in the elements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.
Typing, pushing, or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
Listening, interacting in person, using a computer screen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Cultural Worker

Supervisor: Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Manager

Department: Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Manager, the Treaty 8 Polytechnic

Outreach Cultural Worker serves as an important role in the delivery of Treaty 8

Polytechnic Outreach Program. The Treaty 8 Polytechnic Outreach Worker will

work alongside the Treaty 8 Polytechnic team, leadership, Elders and

community technicians to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of the

core outreach planning and programming for the Indigenous homeless population

in the city of Edmonton.

This position requires effective working relationships with colleagues, Elders,

communities, Indigenous communities, partners, and stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Connect and build rapport with vulnerable residents of Edmonton who are

experiencing unsheltered homelessness or have recently been housed

Provide support to the Indigenous Homeless Population on street visits,

group programming and case management

Participate in the development of yearly work plan.

Attend inter-agency meeting(s) with the Indigenous communities of

Edmonton and City of Edmonton

Coordinates with internal and external department referrals.

Support participants with access to Indigenous elders, communities, culture,

and ceremony

Assist Elders to provide ceremonial teachings and participate as helper

(oskapios)

Provide land-based teachings and experiences for participants as

appropriate.

Support participants with career /academic planning.

Assist participants to obtain resources such as government identification,

regular income, health supports etc.

Support participants to select courses (to ensure they have enough credits to

graduate) and to help develop an academic portfolio

Support school/community organize education activities/events (ex: career

days)

Support participants apply for colleges/universities

Provide first nation, colleges, universities resources for participants

o Application deadlines

o Open houses

o Prerequisites

o Tours

Mentor participants in positive choices

Attend/participate in T8 Polytechnic staff meetings when time and schedule

permits

Submit weekly reports.

Referrals to secondary services ex: Pediatric OT, speech, school

psychologist, NADAP and etc.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work when asked.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Fostering Teamwork – Fosters effective relationships within the community

Collaboration – Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels in order to

successfully action the organizational and community agenda.

Relationship Building – Able to establish and maintain constructive relationships

built upon trust. Works to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions.

Communication – Is proficient in a variety of communication styles and uses the

appropriate style that suits the message and the audience.

Diplomacy / Tact – Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.

Action Oriented – High level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work

well under pressure.

Time Management – operate under pressure and meet deadlines with a

demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to be accountable.

Priority Setting – Ability to efficiently prioritizes activities, establish appropriate

courses of action, and monitor progress.

Quality of Work – Detail-oriented

Accountability – Fully commits to agreed-upon plans and strategies and takes

action to achieve them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Direct experience working with Indigenous communities in the area of cultural

health/mental health services management and/or emergency services is

considered a strong asset.

A university degree or diploma in Health Sciences, Emergency Management,

Technical Services, or a related field would be considered an asset, or an

acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Possess knowledge and understanding of our lands, our people, our culture and

our philosophies, and our socio-economic issues.

Experience with Indigenous culture, traditions, and protocol.

Knowledge of Indigenous communities

Proven experience in building working relationships with Indigenous communities

and partners.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point

and Outlook).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possess valid class 4 AB driver’s license and own or access to a vehicle.

Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Edmonton and other

destinations when required.

Willing to work flexible schedule. Combination of working remotely, in-office, and

at community locations.

Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.

Willingness to submit to oath of confidentiality.

Must provide and possess a clear criminal record vulnerable sector check.

Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language (or another applicable First

Nation language) would be beneficial.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an office environment and requires working productively in an open

office setting.

Working in front of a computer for a portion of shift.

Working outside in the elements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.

Typing, pushing, or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

Listening, interacting in person, using a computer screen. 

Please Apply Below or email [email protected] directly.