Job Description

VISION

Caldwell First Nation is a strong sovereign Nation that honors the past, present, and future for the next seven generations.

MISSION

Our mission is to protect our inherent Treaty rights, renew and preserve our culture, language, and traditions, and strengthen the socio-economic future of our citizens.

Context Statement:

A strong sovereign First Nation fighting assimilation and respecting other nations. Working to build a foundation with other nations that embraces trust, harmony, and honour. A community living in harmony with all of Creation, maintaining a healthy balance between individual and community needs and working productively with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments and communities.

Job Summary:

The Employment & Training Outreach Worker/Post-Secondary Education supports all education and employment training programs for Caldwell First Nation members. This includes supporting students from application through graduation, managing employment and training services, expanding adult education opportunities, and strengthening relationships with schools and government partners. The role also manages budgets, ensures compliance with reporting requirements, and promotes culturally grounded, accessible education that supports lifelong learning and employment success for community members.

The individual will also encourage the development of job-seeking skills, effective work habits, and professional attitudes through supervising and monitoring clients' job-searching activities. Active program promotion, maintaining a roster of job candidates and qualifications, maintaining and recruiting an up-to-date roster of trained archaeological monitors, and liaising with various organizations to promote the same, and active job search and job-posting are part of the outreach duties. Other duties involve accurate client record keeping and providing regular progress reports to the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operations Officer. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Student Services

Guide students through application, approval, and appeals processes. Provide orientations, sponsorship letters, and bi-term check-ins. Process tuition invoices, living allowance payments, and support funding requests. Maintain the student information system, prepare reports for ISC, and track success data. Organize student events (graduations, appreciation, speaker series). Connect students with mental health, tutoring, and other supports.
Employment & Training

Assess applications for funding streams (skills training, enhancement, job creation, summer student, etc.). Manage EI verification and financial processes with Service Canada. Support clients with institute invoicing, reimbursements, documentation, and progress check-ins. Offer employment services: resume and cover letter development, interview prep, career counseling, and resource sharing. Build employment opportunities by liaising with organizations and promoting unique training programs (e.g., heavy equipment).
Adult Education

Identify and support members without high school equivalency. Develop community-based secondary programs tailored to adult learners. Partner with institutions to expand adult programming and post-secondary pathways. Run outreach and engagement activities to encourage enrolment. Manage budgets, IT resources, and program startup logistics.
School Liaison

Develop and implement Reciprocal Education Agreements (REA) with local school boards. Assist with student admissions, funding access, and policy development. Advocate with provincial/federal governments and school boards for culturally sound, barrier-free education.
Administrative

Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives. Oversee budgets, reports, and program performance. Present updates to Council and represent CFN at meetings/committees.

Qualifications

Diploma in Human Services (or related) + 2 years' experience in education/training Case management, community resource knowledge, and strong communication skills Decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities Computer literacy (Word, Excel, email) High ethics, confidentiality, time management, and independence Must provide: Criminal Record Check, valid G driver's license, and clean abstract Current Criminal Records Check. Class G Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract.

Work Conditions

Travel may be required. Manual dexterity required to use the desktop computer and peripherals. Physical activity includes walking, standing, sitting for long periods of time, and lifting. Manual dexterity required to use the desktop computer and peripherals. Overtime may be required.
Caldwell First Nation is committed to equity in employment and strongly encourages applications from Indigenous peoples. We strive to ensure a culturally safe and respectful workplace that reflects our values, traditions, and community priorities.

A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check will be required from the successful applicant.

Please note that the interview will consist of a panel of three individuals.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-10-29