Job Description

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact humanresources@rrc.ca.

Educational Assistant (Term Part-Time)

Corporate Solutions

POSITION TYPE

: Part-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated February 16, 2026 up to September 4, 2026)

SALARY

: $28.11 - $39.56 hourly

POSITION LOCATION

: This position will be for support of a program that is being run at Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation) using the mobile training lab.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Career support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) interested in joining our team. For application guidance, interview tips, or to stay connected about future opportunities, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at Indigenoustalent@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

: An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions

DUTIES

Educational Assistant (EA) will support the students and Instructor of the Pre-Employment Electrical program that will take place in Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation) at Kina Maaga-Kamik (Learning Centre) and RRC Polytech's Mobile Training Lab.The EA will work with students while they are attending online classes and in-person classes. Throughout the delivery the EA may prepare instructional materials as directed by the Instructor, such as handouts, assignments, problem sets, test, exams, and lab set-up.The EA may assist with class delivery, which may include explaining and demonstrating concepts and procedures, clarifying subject areas, and provide guidance and assistance to students.The EA will aid in maintaining subject areas, and provide guidance and assistance to students.
The EA will aid in maintaining the virtual classroom and provide technical support to students. Duties include student support and scheduled office hours to provide support to students outside of the classroom. Student support may look like but is not limited to aiding students with understanding course work, providing basic technical support with learning technologies, guiding students for proper resources to aid in their assignment and understanding of the curriculum, guide students to access college resources such as counselling, Elders, accessibility services, etc. Candidates will have a passion for support adult learning and have a commitment to lifelong learning.
The EA will possess a strong work ethic, problem solving skills, teamwork, collaboration and people skills. The position will take place in Minegoziibe Anishinabe. The ideal candidate will have lived experience in remote northern communities and understands the barriers and challenges that adult learners face.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post Secondary Education as an Educational Assistant or Community Service Worker or related field of study, an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered Demonstrated experience supporting Indigenous learners in classroom settings, with cultural awareness and lived experience in remote or northern communities Proven ability to foster inclusive learning environments through strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and adaptable professional communication skills Proficient in learning technologies and platforms such as D2L Brightspace, with working knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) to support daily instructional and administrative tasks Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in diverse group settings, with the ability to present material using appropriate technology and adapt to varied learning needs Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Self-identifies as an Indigenous person with lived experience Ability to speak an Indigenous language Experience in construction trades

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends This position may be required to work overtime This position may be required to travel This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses



Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.