January 5, 2012

Employment Development Coordinator
Band Wide Position– term position                                         

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is seeking an Employment Coordinator to coordinate the Active Measures strategy at PBCN. This position involves working as a liaison between the communities of PBCN, and the general business community in securing employment, education and economic development. PBCN is working with the Town of Creighton and the Town of Flin Flon as a partner to employ PBCN members. Also the northern and southern mining, exploration and tourism sectors are targeted partners and employers. The Employment Coordinator will provide leadership in the communities for the band membership to have opportunities in acquiring employment and economic opportunities.

The employment designation is centrally located in the town of Creighton, Saskatchewan.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide leadership in the following areas:

• For the band membership to acquire skills needed to have employable skills for job opportunities.
  
• To promote to the Youth to seek formal learning and education, to achieve skills and knowledge required to meet the labour demand.
  
• To promote to the business community the results of the education and training that will provide job opportunities to the band membership.
  
• To recommend the proper curriculum is taught to ensure the performance standards are established, monitored, and implemented on reserve, allowing the Youth of PBCN to obtain an education in order to be employable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Diploma in Business Administration, or other area in Commerce.
  
• Grade 12 standing or equivalent complemented by proven experience in coordination
  of an Employment Strategy.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal record check.

Application Deadline: January 12, 2012

Submit application:
Attention: Shirley Morin, Human Resource Manager
Kiskaciwan Reserve #208, P.O. Box 2320, Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1
Phone #: (306) 765 - 4403   Fax (306) 953 - 4420
Email: shirleymorin@sasktel.net

This is an open competition with preference give to Peter Ballantyne
Cree Nation Band Members