Education Board of Directors

DEPARTMENT:       Education

REPORTS TO:        Chief and Council

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The purpose of the Tsuut’ina Nation Education Board of Directors is to represent Tsuut’ina Nation Citizenship in matters concerning the educational goals, plans, and directions of Tsuut’ina Nation for both the children and adults of the Nation, consistent with the Education Act.  The services provided by the Tsuut’ina Nation Education Board of Directors shall be carried out in a manner as to respect the culture of the Tsuut’ina Nation, including its traditions, language, lifestyle and the relevance of the extended family for duration of term.

The Tsuut’ina Nation is currently seeking to replace 1 Board Trustee position for the Education Department.

The Board of Directors will govern the Tsuut’ina Education system in accordance with the Act and any applicable legislation as well as all policies established by the Board and Tsuut’ina Nation.  The directors will be appointed by Tsuut’ina Nation Chief and Council.  Applicants are required to submit an application through the Tsuut’ina Nation Human Resources Department.

• Human Resources will review the applications and then determine suitable candidate based on qualifications.
• Human Resources will provide a list of qualified applicants to Chief and Council.
• Chief and Council will select the Board of Director Trustee from the list of qualified applicants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings.
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
• Establish board vision of policy for Education.
• Acts to ensure that the goals that have been establish are being met within the traditional culture and values of Tsuut’ina.
• Willing to undertake required courses and training in Education offered through the province of Alberta.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Board of Directors will be made up of 5 individuals, who must possess the following qualifications:

• A current Vulnerable Sector Check with no convictions, preferably within the past 6 months; Must be Submitted with application.
• Some work-related experience in the area of Education
• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• A Citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation.

 NOTE:

Please note that this organization adheres to Sections 1 – 9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for selection and displacement.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be under a probationary period at the commencement of his or her employment.

Competition Opens:   February 28, 2023

Competition Closes:   March 15, 2023 @ 12:00PM MT (No applications will be considered after this time)

 Please apply in writing, including a resume to:       

TsuuT’ina Nation Human Resources Department

9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuu T’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6

OR Email: Jobs@tsuutina.com

 Please reference in subject line: JOB TITLE & REF# or will NOT be opened

 **Vulnerable Sector Check must be submitted or you will not be considered**