Vocational Assistant for RRTVA Carpentry

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.” 

Competition #: 23-051


Particulars:

The successful candidate will retain a term full-time (5.5 hours/day) Vocational Assistant position for the RRTVA Carpentry Program at W.C. Miller Collegiate, a Grade 9-12 school located in Altona, Manitoba.  The anticipated term start date for this position is September 5, 2023 and end date is to be determined.  The duties of this position include supervising and working with students during the building of large and small projects, assisting with safety and tool training, supporting students with theory assignments, as well as assisting with shop and tool maintenance and organization.  The successful candidate will receive direction from the Carpentry Instructor; but will report to W.C. Miller Administrators.  


Qualifications and Experience:

  1.   High School Diploma
  2.   Working knowledge of carpentry, building construction, and related trades is an asset
  3.   Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  4.   Experience working with high school age students is an asset 


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is in accordance with the Border Land School Division Support Staff Compensation Agreement and the Agreement between Border Land School Division and Vocational Assistants. 

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1.   Support Staff Application Form
  2.   Cover Letter & Resume


For further information, please contact:

Angela Pilkington, W.C. Miller Collegiate Principal – (204)-324-6416


Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell – Human Resource Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]


Closing Date:  Applications will be reviewed August 23, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled

Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. Border Land School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility.  We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures and identities.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.