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 25-078  
CLOSING DATE July 18, 2025  SALARY RANGE $35.71 to $54.36 per hour plus, remoteness allowance if applicable   
POSITION CLASSIFICATION College Instructor  
POSITION LOCATION Various Locations within Manitoba including some remote delivery  
POSITION TYPE Full-Time, Term Position August 18, 2025 – June 26, 2026  
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

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 Associate Dean of Early Childhood Education (ECE) the Early Childhood Education Instructors will work with the ECE Program Coordinator and other ECE instructors to deliver our Child Care Aide 40-hour courses, both in communities and to on-campus students. The courses can be delivered using various distance methods with occasional face-to-face classes, as needed. This position may also provide relief support for current instructors through occasional courses on-campus. This may involve some travel to Thompson of The Pas. In addition to teaching duties, the instructors will be responsible for classroom management, student advising, maintenance of student records and grades, curriculum review/development, liaison with childcare mentors and directors, and other administrative tasks. The successful candidates will also be responsible for fully participating in all program functions.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
·        Manitoba Early Childhood Education level III designation by Province of Manitoba’s Early Learning and Childcare Qualifications Branch
·       Three years’ experience working in a childcare facility (licensed, unlicensed, Head Start, etc.0
·        Experience coaching or mentoring Child Care Assistants (CCAs) or Early Childhood Educators (ECEs)
·        Effective communication and interpersonal skills
·        Strong organizational and presentational skills
·        Excellent problem solving and leadership skills
·        Proficiency with relevant educational and MS Office technology/software
·        Ability to work independently and in a team-teaching situation
·        Demonstrated ability to understand and to deal with issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern Manitoba
·        Commitment to life-long learning 

ASSETS
·        Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Early Childhood, Arts, Education, Social Work or Recreation)
·        Experience working in northern and/or Indigenous Manitoba communities
·        Ability to speak an Indigenous language 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
·        Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
·        Some travel is required
·        Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Check
·        Completion of Teaching for Learning (TFL) post-graduate certificate or equivalent Certificate in Adult Education  

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.
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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