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.

SIIT is recruiting Instructors to deliver multiple OPER programs in the 2018-2019 academic year, with each program being 10 weeks in length, across the province. As the educational leader in the classroom, the Outdoor Power Equipment Instructor will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. This position is to organize and implement instructional activities which create a learning environment that guides and provides the greatest opportunity for student success. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT’s vision, mission, and mandate.These include the following broad range of accountabilities:

• Deliver courses relating to: safety, communications, overview of outdoor power equipment, and basic hands-on skill development in the shop
• Complete all course-required materials including 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 Competencies: FlexibleAdaptable; Effective Communication; Relationship Building; Results Oriented; Student Focus; Communication (Instructional); KnowledgeExpertise; Teamwork
Required Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of five years outdoor power equipment repair experience is required, including experience with all-terrain vehicles, boat motors, and snowmobiles. Knowledge of First Nations culture and organizations is considered an asset. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset. Prior experience teaching First Nations Adults is an asset. First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT’s Alcohol and Substances policy.
Dates of Contract: September 22 - December 10, 202

• Deliver courses relating to: safety, communications, overview of outdoor power equipment, and basic hands-on skill development in the shop
• Complete all course-required materials including 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 procedure