Job Description

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional


territories and homelands of many Indigenous


peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River


Metis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have


continuously maintained homelands in northern


Manitoba since time immemorial. The First


Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into


treaty relationships with the Crown (within our


region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -

and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located


within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has


also become home to other Indigenous peoples.


We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all


Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation,


and learning.



COMPETITION TYPE

Open Competition to Public



COMPETITION NUMBER

25-026



CLOSING DATE

March 7, 2025



SALARY RANGE

$81,610 to $99,313 per annum


plus, remoteness allowance if

applicable


POSITION LOCATION

The Pas, Manitoba



POSITION TYPE

Full-Time, Regular Position

The position is excluded from


the bargaining unit



APPLY TO

Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (PDF


preferred format)

University College of the


North,


Attention: Human Resources

P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7

Fax: (204) 623-4414



ELDER

Office of the Dean of Students



UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering


more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work


environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and offer a generous Total


Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including


tuition waivers.



DUTIES

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Elder serves as a cultural advisor, mentor, and spiritual guide; providing critical provision to students


and staff while fostering a culture of respect, understanding and reconciliation. The Elder will supplement students' academic and personal


growth, guide efforts in reconciliation, and contribute to the overall success of student services initiatives by being an active and integral


member of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and traditions in institutional processes and services.


The incumbent will conduct their role with full recognition of their status, traditional knowledge and respect of being an Elder.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in any of the disciplines, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered


Must be recognized by the Indigenous community as an Elder, with demonstrated experience providing cultural guidance, spiritual


support, and traditional teachings

Experience related to supporting students

Extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous students, including the


understanding of the effects of colonialism, residential schools and intergenerational trauma

Strong passion for supporting reconciliation efforts and working to create a more inclusive and culturally safe environment for


Indigenous students and staff

Basic computer application skills, specifically MS office

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Commitment to life-long learning



ASSETS

Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Bachelor of Social Work



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be willing to travel as required


Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Check

Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada



Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their


resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational


Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment


organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)



UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous


candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples,


persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given


consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human


Resources.



Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including



references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca