UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, 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 24-166  
CLOSING DATE December 4, 2024
 SALARY RANGE $34.67 to $51.49 per hour   POSITION CLASSIFICATION College Instructor  
POSITION LOCATION Norway House, Manitoba  
POSITION TYPE Casual Positions 
APPLY TO Email:  [email protected] (PDF preferred format) University College of the North, Attention: Human Resources P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7 Fax: (204) 623-4414

INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN COUNSELLING SKILLS INSTRUCTORS Training Solutions 
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
UCN is seeking casual instructors to teach courses for the Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills Certificate Program that is offered in Norway House, Manitoba. The courses will run from January 2025 – February 2027 and will be delivered face to face on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Please see attached course schedule for a complete list of courses; each course includes prep time, class time and wrap-up. Instructors are asked to indicate which courses they are able to teach when applying. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
·          Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Social Work or the Social Sciences, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
·          Minimum of two years’ experience counselling adults, children and youth 
·          Experience teaching adults
·          Strong knowledge of Indigenous counselling skills and techniques
·          Ability to develop course content utilizing Indigenous paradigm
·          Ability to create culturally relevant instructional practices with adult and Indigenous learners
·          Effective leadership skills
·          Proficient use of technology
·          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·          Knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous culture
·          Commitment to life-long learning 

ASSETS
·          Master’s degree in counselling, social work or the Social Sciences
·          Ability to speak an Indigenous language 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
·          Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
·          Must be available to work evenings
·          Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent as travel may be required  

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 and identify the courses you are able to teach. 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