Program Assistant, Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Saskatoon, SASKATCHEWAN

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

Primary Purpose: The Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) is seeking a student program assistant to support the Building Intercultural Mentorship (BIRM) program and the Indigenous Summer Institute.

The OVPIE works within and outside the university to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities and uplift Indigenization by advancing initiatives and strategies that promote Indigenous Knowledges and supports reconciliation and decolonization. The BIRM program provides support to Indigenous high school students in Saskatoon Public Schools to engage in leadership opportunities, career exploration, goal setting, learning Indigenous cultures and languages, land-based experiences, and developing academic skills. The program assistant will be expected to assist the OVPIE Program Coordinator and the BIRM Director in the implementation, ongoing documentation and assessment, and delivery of programming.  

Duties: 

In the appointment of BIRM / OVPIE Program Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be as follows: 

  • Support project organization and administration under the BIRM Director and Program Coordinator
  • Support accounting/budgeting and processing payments
  • Assessing and interviewing potential BIRM program mentors
  • Note taking and documentation of programs during delivery as needed
  • Communication material development for social media, advertising, training, etc
  • Upkeep of website and social media sites
  • Work closely with staff in collection and organization of data
  • Supervising and supporting youth ages 14 to 18 during the Indigenous Summer Institute and atosketan summer work program; some evening and overnight supervision required
  • Supporting OVPIE events
  • Must be available for in person work duties during the following dates:
    • May 5, 7, 8, 9, 26-31
    • June 1-6
    • July 3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
    • August 25-29
  • Can commit to supervising overnight during the week of August 10th to 16th , 2025.

Qualifications: 

Education: Current USask student pursing a post-secondary degree (Bachelors’ Degree or higher) in a relevant field of study 

Skills:  

  • Proficient organizational and communication skills
  • Effective management of personal tasks, hours, milage, etc.
  • Confident presentation/facilitation skills 
  • Experience with photo editing computer programs such as Canva, etc.
  • Experience using shared documents, drives, and sheets
  • Able to work independently and follow the directions of multiple supervisors
  • Innovative and creative thinker
  • Experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures and student need
  • Commitment to working with Indigenous youth
  • Must have a clear driving record and access to a vehicle and obtain a criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

Assets:

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: resume and cover letter.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Anteia Waldron anteia.waldron@usask.ca and Nahanni Olson nahanni.olson@usask.ca

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Undergraduate Students - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Casual
Posted Date: 4/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes


The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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