Instructor, Mining Industry Pre-Employment Program

Established in 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our eight Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

The Mining Industry Pre-Employment Program (MIPP) Instructor will be responsible for delivering the SIIT program; this program is designed to help students develop an awareness of career opportunities in the mining sector with a focus on potash mining. The incumbent will be required to organize and implement the curriculum to create a learning environment that guides and ensures each student is successful. The incumbent must keep current with developments in their subject area, instructional resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to suit the individual needs of their students. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

These include the following broad areas of accountabilities:

• Deliver courses relating to: employment readiness, academic refresher, communications, career action planning; overview of mining industry, and basic hands-on skill development in the shop
• Complete all course-required materials including evaluations, attendance records and course evaluations
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience: Post secondary certification with related work experience in the trades or mining industry. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset. Knowledge of a First Nations language or culture, experience teaching Aboriginal Adults and knowledge of the trades or mining industry in the area would be considered assets. First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.

Required Competencies: Flexible & Adaptable, Effective Communication, Results Oriented, Relationship Building, Student Focus, Knowledge & Expertise, Teamwork, Communication (Instructional).

As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT's Alcohol and Substances policy.

Location: Saskatoon

Contract Dates: February 22, 2027- May 24, 2027