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 25-039  
CLOSING DATE April 25, 2025  
SALARY RANGE $44.44 to $55.44 per hour 
POSITION LOCATION The Pas, Manitoba  
POSITION TYPE Casual Positions The positions are  excluded from the bargaining unit  
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

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
UCN is seeking Elders to join our casual working pool at The Pas Campus.  Elders will serve as cultural advisors, mentors, and spiritual guides; providing critical provision to students and staff while fostering a culture of respect, understanding and reconciliation. Elders 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.  They will conduct their role with full recognition of their status, traditional knowledge and respect of becoming an Elder.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 ·        Must be recognized by the Indigenous community as an Elder, with demonstrated experience providing cultural guidance, spiritual support, and traditional teachings
·        Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Indigenous students or communities in an educational or support services capacity
·        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
·        Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to students, particularly Indigenous youth, in a respectful, supportive and culturally appropriate manner ·        Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and community members
 ·        Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
·        Ability to design and facilitate culturally appropriate programs and support service for Indigenous students, incorporating Indigenous perspectives and worldviews
·        Ability to navigate sensitive situations and support students through challenges with empathy, wisdom and care
·        Deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the campus community
·        Strong passion for supporting reconciliation efforts and working to create a more inclusive and culturally safe environment for Indigenous students and staff
·        Understanding of the importance of addressing the academic, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of Indigenous students 

ASSETS
 ·        Ability to speak an Indigenous language
·        Bachelor of Social Work or Counseling degree/background 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 ·        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 fredom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba). For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca