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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.