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Education & Training Support Coordinator
@ GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL
Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Overview
GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL is hiring a full-time permanent Education & Training Support Coordinator in Inuvik to run the Gwich'in Student Wellness Program and support post-secondary and adult learners. The work covers wellness and administrative support, outreach, resource development, case management and data tracking. Travel by small plane and ice road is expected, and the role is highly sensitive, requiring identity verification and a criminal records check. Preference goes to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the Gwich'in Student Wellness Program
- Deliver culturally relevant wellness information and workshops
- Coordinate with post-secondary institutions and communities
- Verify eligibility and communicate training subsidies
- Maintain confidential records and enter client data
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in business administration, career development, education or social science
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications
- Knowledge of Northern Indigenous values and Gwich'in Land Claim governance
- Willingness to travel by small plane and ice road
- Passing identity verification and criminal records check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Career Development, Education, Social Science |
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GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Inuvik |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
Position Title: Education & Training Support Coordinator
Department: Education & Training
Reports To: Manager, Education & Training
Location: Inuvik, Semmler Office
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Manager of Education & Training, the Education & Training Support Coordinator supports the priorities, strategies, and initiatives of the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) by providing wellness and administrative support to post-secondary students, high school students, and adult learners. This role facilitates the Gwich’in Student Wellness Program, coordinates outreach and resource development, and supports education and training program administration. The Coordinator also collaborates with institutions and communities to promote culturally relevant wellness supports, and ensures effective case management and data tracking.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the Gwich’in Student Wellness Program, supporting individuals and groups of Gwich’in students pursuing post-secondary education or training.
- Provide culturally relevant information on wellness supports, accommodations, and resources through presentations, workshops, and materials.
- Support individuals and families in understanding and valuing their unique wellness needs during educational programming.
- Collaborate with post-secondary institutions across the NWT and Canada to identify and promote student wellness resources.
- Coordinate onsite visits to post-secondary institutions and develop resource networks.
- Participate in career fairs, school orientations, and information sessions.
- Compile and organize Participant applications, verify eligibility, and communicate available training subsidies.
- Maintain confidential records and ensure secure information systems.
- Use a team-based approach to connect clients with appropriate resources, especially during times of crisis or trauma.
- Act as a referral agent and advocate for culturally sensitive services.
- Engage in community partnerships to promote student wellness.
- Research and recommend promising practices aligned with Indigenous learning and Gwich’in values.
- Support development and implementation of student wellness tools and resources.
- Maintain comprehensive filing systems and enter client data into the database.
- Willingness to travel, including by small planes and ice roads.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Business Administration, Career Development, Education, Social Science, or a related field.
- Experience in career development or related areas is an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote), email, database applications, and internet use.
- Strong awareness of cultural diversity and Northern Indigenous values and practices.
- Understanding of Indigenous Land Claims and Governance structures, including the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
- Highly sensitive position – requires identity verification and criminal records check
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference
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