Employment

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) is currently hiring! For complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply, see below!

Education Coordinator

Accountable to: Executive Director, SCIC

Primary Responsibilities: SCIC’s Global Citizenship Education (GCE)

Programming Hours of Work: 100% (35 hours per week)

Term: 1 Year (Maternity Leave)

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3012, In-scope

Location: SCIC Office, Regina

Remuneration: Starting at $31.55/hr (Program Officer Pay Scale)

Passionate about international cooperation and education?

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) builds momentum towards a just, equitable, and sustainable world by enhancing the capacity of our members, educating and inspiring the public to take action, and creating connections among those we serve. Our future success is founded on a 48-year history of focusing on our mission, our values, and making a difference in the world.

The Position

We seek a confident and ambitious Education Coordinator, who plays a key role in inspiring and engaging students throughout Saskatchewan for Global Citizenship Education (GCE). You will work with educators, educational institutions, community-based organizations, partners, and the public, to lead the delivery of global education in this province.

This job description outlines the general areas of responsibility and ongoing tasks associated with this position. Specific tasks and priorities may be assigned or modified by management through program and work planning.

Duties - Education Sector Programming:

Recruit and support a network of teachers engaged in GCE in Saskatchewan;
Coordinate GCE professional development opportunities for current and pre-service teachers;
Promote the use of SCIC’s modules and other appropriate teaching resources;
Maintain good relationships with the Ministry of Education, Provincial school boards, schools;
Faculties of Education at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan, and other teacher-education institutions to sustain a supported and successful GCE program;
Foster new partnerships to enable expanded reach of GCE in Saskatchewan;
Lead the Insight Project, a 360° video cylinder installation touring schools and libraries across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (book venues, communicate with vendor, deliver educational workshops, and other related duties);
Ensure that up-to-date GCE lessons are easily accessible on SCIC’s website;
Coordinate classroom-based, North-South Knowledge Exchange Program;
Support ICN partner education initiatives;
Lead Educator Reading Circles, a reading group for educators;
Ensure SCIC’s development principles, values, and crosscutting themes are integrated into the Councils’ education activities.

Other Duties

Ensure appropriate quantitative and qualitative evaluation data is collected on all educational programs and events;
Work within budget and deliverable guidelines as outlined by funding agreements and as directed by the Executive Director;
Participate in staff meetings and program planning as required;
Complete regular work planning and reports as required;
Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor degree (B. Ed is an asset), plus 2-3 years of relevant community programming, teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Familiarity with the Saskatchewan curriculum and education system;
Excellent knowledge of Critical Theory and Global Citizenship is an asset;
Fluency in both English and French is considered an asset;
Strong written and oral communications skills;
Experience with lesson planning, workshop design, and facilitation;
Excellent computer skills (with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook etc.);
Experience in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation including an understanding of Results Based Management (RBM) is considered an asset;
Ability to be flexible and to work in relatively unstructured situations;
Ability to work with minimal supervision with multiple deadlines;
Experience or proven interest in international cooperation, non-profit, humanitarian and/or community development sector(s);
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team.

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please apply with your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. (Note: Posting will remain vacant until filled)

SCIC especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation!

Youth Coordinator

Accountable to: Executive Director, SCIC

Primary Responsibilities: Youth Coordinator

Hours of work: 100% or 35 hours per week

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3012, In-scope

Location: SCIC Office, Regina

Remuneration: Starting at $31.55/hr (Program Officer Pay Scale)

Passionate about international cooperation and youth?

The Position

We seek a passionate & visionary Youth Coordinator, who leads our youth programming and engages youth between the ages of 18 - 35 of diverse backgrounds in Saskatchewan. You will attract, inspire and engage youth for leadership and educational programs both in-person and online.

Youth Program Duties:

Coordinate Youth Leadership programming including Generating Momentum Leadership Camp, Youth Advisory Council, Experiential Learning Tour and virtual opportunities;
Foster collaborative programming partnerships (Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG), Open Door Society, NextUp Saskatchewan, and so on!);
Work with partners to provide impactful youth leadership training and engagement opportunities across Saskatchewan;
Ensure SCIC’s development principles, values, and crosscutting themes (gender equality, human rights, environmental sustainability and innovation) are integrated into the Councils’ Youth Programming activities;
Liaise and support member based university campus groups; and
Foster and support opportunities for youth with member organizations

Other Duties:

Ensure appropriate quantitative and qualitative evaluation data is collected on all youth programs and events;
Work within budget and deliverable guidelines as outlined by funding agreements and as directed by the Executive Director;
Participate in staff meetings and program planning as required;
Complete regular work planning and reports as required;
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

Completion of a Bachelor degree plus 2-3 years of professional youth program design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Excellent written and oral communications skills; including proficiency with Microsoft Suite;
Demonstrated understanding of global to local connection, youth empowerment, intersectionality and solidarity education;
Experience working within a variety of cultural environments considered an asset;
Excellent organizational skills and experience with program planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including Results Based Management;
Ability to be flexible and to work in relatively unstructured situations;
Ability to work with minimal supervision with multiple deadlines;
Experience or proven interest in international cooperation, non-profit, humanitarian and/or education sector(s);
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team.

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please apply with your resume and cover letter to [email protected] (Note: Posting will remain vacant until filled)

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation!

Program & Media Assistant

Accountable to: Executive Director, SCIC

Primary Responsibilities: Providing administrative and communications support to SCIC staff

Hours of work: 100% of full time

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3012, In-scope

Location: SCIC Office, Regina, SK

Remuneration: Starting at $28.99/hr (Program Assistant Pay Scale)

This job description outlines the general areas of responsibility and ongoing tasks associated with this position. Speciﬁc tasks and priorities may be assigned or modiﬁed by management through program and work planning.

Ofﬁce and Program Administration Duties

Provide administrative support, including assisting with coordinating logistics and registrations for various SCIC events and activities as directed;
General ofﬁce duties including reception tasks, responding to general inquiries, forwarding phone / email messages and inquiries to appropriate staff members, ordering ofﬁce supplies, mail-outs, maintain hard/digital ﬁles, maintain membership contact lists, etc.;
Assist with meeting coordination, planning, scheduling, and follow-up tasks as directed;
Assist the Executive Director and SCIC program staff with data collection, monitoring and maintaining of records, and report development;

Communication Duties

Assist in the planning, editorial work, research, writing, and design of targeted, stakeholder communications, including newsletter, SCIC print and web publications, promotional materials;
Assist in publicity and marketing for SCIC and its member’s programs and events;
Monitor and maintain SCIC social media accounts; and increase digital engagement of communication reach;
Maintain SCIC’s brand, ensuring consistent and engaging approaches across all platforms, program areas, and campaigns;

Other Duties

Participate in staff meetings and program planning as required;
Complete regular work plans and reports as required;
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Experience or demonstrated understanding of international cooperation, global solidarity, anti-oppression, gender equality and/or global citizenship public engagement initiatives;
Excellent planning and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize activities to effectively meet numerous deadlines;

Experience with event logistics coordination;
Demonstrated excellent oral, and written communication skills including copy-editing;
Excellent computer skills with proﬁciency in Microsoft Suite, G-Suite, Adobe, Canva, and other communication software;
Previous experience with managing social media on behalf of an organization is an asset;
Experience with media outreach and public speaking considered and asset;
Experience with graphic and visual design;
Strong planning, time-management, and organizational skills;
Fluency in both English and French considered an asset;
Ability to be ﬂexible and to work in relatively unstructured situations;
Ability to be ﬂexible, to problem-solve and work independently

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please apply with your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. (Note: Posting will remain vacant until filled)

Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation!

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