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Job Posting:
Native Employment Officer (Reposting) Sipeknekatik Band
Purpose of the Position
The Native Employment Officer (NEO) is responsible for providing career and
employment counseling to facilitate and promote employment opportunities for
Aboriginal clients.
Scope
The Native Employment Officer reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible
for facilitating employment initiatives, providing needs assessment and career
counseling. The NEO identifies employment opportunities, secures funding for
employment activities and programs and ensures compliance with employment programs
of the sub-agreement with Mikmaq Employment and Training Secretariat (METS).
The Native Employment Officer provides services that will increase the employability
skills of clients and reduce their dependence on social assistance programs. The NEO
also provides access to employment opportunities that improves the overall well being of
Aboriginal clients.
Responsibilities
Assists Aboriginal clients with job preparation and job search activities.
Identifies employment opportunities for clients.
Facilitates local employment opportunities with major industries.
Complete administrative functions to ensure the employment program is in
compliance with the METS sub-agreement.
Possess a valid drivers license.
Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge: The successful candidate must have

proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Employment needs assessment

Career counseling planning and development
Human resources planning and development
Knowledge of METS employment programs, policies and forms
Regional employment opportunities
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Office administration
Relevant regional labour and employment legislation, policies and procedures
Regional economic, cultural and political environment
Case Management System used by METS

Skills 
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Ability to provide needs assessment, career counseling and arrange for financial
assistance for clients in areas of training and development
Team-building skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Verbal, presentation and writing communications skills
Negotiation and mediation skills
Basic accounting and budgeting skills
Computer skills in standard office suite software (i.e. Microsoft Office, email) and
other computer-related equipment
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Prepare reports and documents
Create and maintain case management files

Personal Attributes
The Native Employment Officer must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the
duties of the position.
The NEO must also demonstrate the following attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy

Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics

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Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager Heather Knockwood

via email at hknockwood@sipeknekatik.ca
The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 12 p.m. local
time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
As an Aboriginal employer, the Sipeknekatik Band encourages people with
Aboriginal ancestry to apply.
Sipeknekatik Band reserves the right to refuse any or all applications.

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