Job Description

Competition Number

P16550

Posting Title

Indigenous Community Liaison - Central

Classification

Band 10

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Date Posted

08/05/2025

Closing Date

08/31/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

09/08/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Professional Services

Hours of Work

Non-Regulated (144 hours)

Salary Range

$3,187.08 - $3,808.54 bi-weekly

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

non

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

144 hours non-regulated

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

The Indigenous Community Liaison plays a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and other stakeholders while actively promoting Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Indigenous Student Success Strategy. This position ensures that Indigenous communities are well-informed about the institution's initiatives, commitments, and resources aimed at enhancing Indigenous student success. The Indigenous Community Liaison will be directly responsible for the efficient planning, budgeting and implementation of the Community Awareness Plan to ensure the Indigenous community are aware of the Indigenous Student Success Strategy as well as Saskatchewan Polytechnic commitment to Indigenous student success. The position also develops, maintains and coordinates relationships and communications with Indigenous organizations that sponsor students to attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic. One main role is to ensure the community is aware of Indigenous Student Success Strategy and Saskatchewan Polytechnic's commitment to Indigenous student success. The Indigenous Community Liaison plays a lead marketing and consulting role with various stakeholders within Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Indigenous community, external agencies and businesses and the Saskatchewan Polytechnic External Indigenous Advisory committee.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

This position will take a leadership role in the development of a targeted Indigenous Student Success Strategy. Furthermore, this position will create and regularly update a financial information package regarding student sponsorship and funding for use by Saskatchewan Polytechnic personnel, students and funding agencies.



This position requires the Indigenous Community Liaison to participate as a team member in the continued development of Indigenous Student Success Strategy and travel extensively throughout the province and, at times, outside the province. The Indigenous Community Liaison requires an energy and approach that inspires confidence, commitment and enthusiasm for learning at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This requires a positive attitude that is also an approachable and enthusiastic commitment to Saskatchewan Polytechnics Indigenous strategy in recruiting and retaining Indigenous students. The individual has extensive knowledge, history, and information including protocols of Indigenous people and history.Develop, nurture, and coordinate relationships with Indigenous organizations sponsoring students to attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Conduct classroom presentations at high schools and adult basic education programs with a high population of Indigenous students. Promote the message that Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the first choice for furthering the education of Indigenous Peoples', and a good place to send young adults, family and community members, thereby increasing the number of Indigenous students enrolled at SaskPolytech and increasing the community support of those students. Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of the Community Awareness Plan (CAP) to build awareness about Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Indigenous Student Success Strategy. Plan, organize, and evaluate key recruitment events such as high school visits, guidance counselor workshops, and orientation programs. Act as a consultant and marketing representative to stakeholders, including internal departments, Indigenous communities, external agencies, and businesses Work with students and applicants to address application challenges or guide them toward alternate programs where suitable. Draft a budget that needs to be completed annually Meet with Marketing and Communication to establish a plan that CAP can align with their plan. Research, develop and implement a budget plan that can be followed as a template for following academic years. Meet with Strategic Enrolment Management for budget purposes, i.e. travel scheduling, Travel extensively across Saskatchewan and occasionally beyond the province to connect with Indigenous communities and organizations. Collaborate in the development and continuous improvement of the Indigenous Student Success Strategy. Serve as the first point of contact for prospective Indigenous students, providing advice, support, and resources to enhance their transition to post-secondary education. Develop communication plans, processes, and standards for Indigenous recruitment efforts, in alignment with the Indigenous Student Success Strategy

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. A degree in education, business, or closely related field

2. Three years recent, relevant experience (within the last 5 years).Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered involving stakeholder coordination, public relations, research, negotiating and consulting.

3. Established professional credibility in the Indigenous community and educational circles.

4. Ability to direct ad hoc teams.

5. Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous issues in Saskatchewan including contemporary social and cultural issues, and the relationship of these to the recruitment and support of Indigenous students.

6. Demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous peoples in a learning environment.

7. Ability to develop and deliver presentations to diverse audiences, utilizing strong writing and public speaking skills.

8. Excellent communication skills including relationship building, diplomacy and negotiating

9. Training and/or experience in the use of common software packages, i.e. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

10. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

11. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel.

Desired QSA