Coordinator, Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship, Grads Pathways
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.
The Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) works within and outside the university to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities and uplift Indigenization by advancing initiatives and strategies that promotes Indigenous Knowledges and supports reconciliation and decolonization.
Primary Purpose: The Oyateki Partnership, through the Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement, aspires to lead and facilitate transformation to change the lives of Indigenous youth for the better. The Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship (BIRM) Program provides support for Indigenous youth currently attending high school. The BIRM Grads Pathways Coordinator will support the post-secondary pathways of Indigenous youth who have graduated from high school and have connected with BIRM community programming. The coordinator will develop and implement the pathways program for youth to access mentorship, post-secondary and career planning, employment, community building, socio-economic barrier support, and participate in cultural, educational, and skill-building gatherings.
Nature of Work: This position is unique at the University of Saskatchewan in that the incumbent will have a professional home within the office of the OVPIE and is directly connected to an exciting opportunity known as the Oyateki Partnership. The USask Pathways program leverages wrap around support and other tri-institution supports by working with BIRM staff, the OVPIE, and USask and external stakeholders. The proposed program will be an expansion of current programming delivered through BIRM. The coordinator position is responsible for program development, assessment and data collection, student registration and promotions, and one-to-one coaching. Additionally, the coordinator woulwork closely with BIRM school staff, as well as the partner institutions.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Work closely with team members and stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement programming that will enhance Indigenous student access, success, and quality of post-secondary pathway experiences
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing through relationships founded in Indigenous values and perspectives, and 1:1 student support
Assist in accessing current opportunities and systems in place for Indigenous youth
Event planning: regularly offer events/gatherings for participants in response to youth needs/interests
Regular communication with participants and engagement on social media
Develop intake/training/program plan for one-to-one mentorship in collaboration with BIRM Director
Visit BIRM school programming to develop relationships with incoming graduates
Contribute to the preparation of reports, documents, and communications related to the Oyateki Partnership and the OVPIE
Assist students in addressing and navigating barriers to success
Other duties as required.
Education: Completion of a post-secondary degree in a related field such as Social Work or Education would be an asset, but a combination of education and direct experience will be considered.
Skills:
The ideal candidate for this position has strong relationship building skills, has strong communication skills, ability to work independently and with a team, efficient organizer, and strong connection to Indigenous culture, values and community. The candidate should be familiar with high school graduation requirements, have a strong understanding of post-secondary institutions and opportunities in the community, and be able to build community relationships to work collaboratively to support the diverse needs of the participants. Group facilitation skills and one-on-one advising skills. The ability to understand the experiences of students and to interact effectively in a positive and empowering manner; ability to set priorities and follow through on accountabilities, and to maintain professional relationships and use discretion. Competencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required. The ability to develop media through Canva (or similar programs) is considered an asset.
The schedule is adaptive to the needs of the participants and community and may require evening and weekend work.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Amaranta Sokol a.sokol@usask.ca
Department: Vice-Provost IndigenousEngagmt
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 12/17/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
