Kanien’kéha Program Assistant

Job description

📌 Position Title: Kanien’kéha Program Assistant – Language and Culture Training Program

🎯 Job Description:

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is seeking a Kanien’kéha Program Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for the Language and Culture Training Program. Reporting to the General Manager, this role involves supporting daily operations, organizing classes and events, and ensuring effective communication and program continuity, with a strong focus on revitalizing and promoting the Kanien’kéha language.

🧠 Responsibilities:

Program & Administrative Support

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the Five-Year Language and Culture Program

• Support daily program operations and events

• Maintain student files, class schedules, meeting calendars, and program documentation

• Handle phone inquiries, emails, supplies, invoices, and reports

• Represent the General Manager in their absence

• Prepare curriculum materials, workshop documents, and reports

Community Engagement & Cultural Advocacy

• Organize and promote internal and community engagement activities

• Maintain and support the Tewahará:tat Tsi Niionkwarihò:ten Network

• Support revitalization efforts and participate in events

🗓️ Duration:

Indeterminate, Full-Time
Six (6) Month Probation Period

💰 Salary:

$45,162.00 to $51,012.00 per year

🕒 Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 37.5 hours per week

📅 Application Deadline:

Monday, July 7, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

Required experience and qualifications

🎓 Education & Experience (Choose one of the following):

• DEP in Secretarial Studies + 1 year of relevant experience + Kanien’kéha Intermediate-Low fluency

• High School Diploma + 3 years of relevant experience + Kanien’kéha Intermediate-Low fluency

• Graduate of the Ratiwennahní:rats Immersion Program with computer literacy

🛠️ Required Skills & Attributes:

• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint)

• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

• Minute-taking, scheduling, and database management

• Cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and team collaboration

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively

• Fluency in Kanien’kéha (Intermediate-Low) is required

• Valid Quebec Driver’s License is required

• Willingness to learn Kanien’kehá:ka Cultural Teachings

🌍 Work Environment:

• 5-day workweek in an office setting

• Occasional physical or outdoor activities

• Occasional overtime or travel

• Exposure to confidential or culturally sensitive matters

🤝 Commitment Statement:

“I serve the Kahnawà:ke community with its best interest in mind by supporting and encouraging creative, critical, and resourceful thinking, accepting and nurturing new ideas and approaches, and demonstrating my dedication and integrity through my efforts, actions, and words. I am part of a team that is empowered to take initiative in an interactive working environment.”

✅ Application Requirements:

All required documents must be submitted before the deadline to be considered:

• ✅ Applicant checklist

• ✅ Letter of intent

• ✅ Resume (PDF format only)

📧 Submit applications via email only to:
applications@mck.ca
Attention: Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing

🔗 Forms available at: https://kahnawake.com/jobs

❗ Incomplete applications may not be considered
⚠️ Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants
📞 Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Job posting period

Until 2025-07-07 at 16:00