Northland School Division

Additional Information:

Northland School Division is accepting applications for the position of Collegiate Community Champion at Paddle Prairie School. The starting date for this position is August 25th, 2025. The kindergarten to grade 12 school is located in the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. The settlement is 70 kilometers south of High Level, Alberta and 1 hour and 14 minutes north of Manning, Alberta.  You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers.

As a Collegiate Community Champion, you will support Collegiate programming in the community by assisting with Dual Credit and Pre-Employment opportunities, sharing information with students and staff, supporting students enrolled in programs, and building and maintaining partnerships with industry, post-secondary institutions, and the community. You will also assist with grant applications to sustain Collegiate programming, coordinate transportation for students, track student credits, and support data collection and reporting for Collegiate and Assurance reporting.

Major responsibilities include:

• Communication and report through regular reports and meetings
• Northland
• Principals
• Associate 
• Director 
• Other Collegiate Community Champions
• Industry and post secondary partners.
• Careers Next Generation.
• Provide information to schools (principal) on programming opportunities.
• Provide information to students and families regarding program opportunities.
• Information nights and daytime meetings.
• Classroom visits.
• Recruitment of students for programs.
• Employment education and support.
• Resume and cover letter creation.
• Interview preparation.
• Job search.
• Work with new and existing industry/community partners.
• Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Work Experience placements.
• Financial support for programs.
• Partnerships with programs.
• Grant applications.
• Collegiate.
• Dual Credit.
• Workplace and Careers.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Knowledge and experience working with industry.
• Class 5 Drivers and clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Interest in working with youth/young adults.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Dependability. 

What would be considered an Asset.

• Knowledge of dual credit and pre employment programs.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet).
• Experience in writing grant proposals.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Krista Veitch, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Northland School Division. All applications must be emailed to applications@nsd61.ca. We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.