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 the Public
COMPETITION NUMBER
25-110
CLOSING DATE
September 26, 2025
SALARY RANGE
Under Review
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Under Review
POSITION LOCATION
Cross Lake, 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

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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 requires casual instructors to deliver the Educational Assistant Certificate program courses in Cross Lake, MB. In addition to teaching duties, the instructors will be responsible for classroom management, student supervision and advising, tutoring, maintenance of student records and grades, curriculum review/development, and other administrative tasks. Classes will be delivered face to face and will run from October 28, 2025, to May 28, 2027.  Classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and one Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.  See schedule for course hours, including prep time/wrap-up, etc. Please review schedule and courses on the second page and identify the courses you are qualified to teach in your cover letter.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Education Degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working in a K-12 school system
• Experience supervising Educational  Assistants in the classroom
• Experience supervising or managing a classroom
• Ability to understand and deal with issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern Manitoba
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and learning technologies
• Ability to work independently and proceed with goals of the program
• Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language
• Post-Secondary or Adult Education experience (teaching, mentoring or supervising student placements)
• Experience working in northern Manitoba communities

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Availability to work evenings and weekend as required
• Hold a permanent Manitoba Teaching Certificate 
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in 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.
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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