Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

The Trades Assistant - Summer Student focuses on support for the Trades & Industrial department. As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

The Trades Assistant will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience while developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future. The summer student will have an opportunity to improve their teamwork and communication skills, as well as, their administrative skills and leadership capabilities. The incumbent will provide program support by assisting Coordinators with program preparation and organization, as well as perform administrative functions within the T&I department. The incumbent will provide tool, equipment, and maintenance support as required. This position provides additional support as required and includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

Specific Accountabilities

• Move, deliver, assemble and record inventory records of tools and supplies associated with the T&I programs
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming tools and equipment
• Inspect and measure tools and equipment for defects and wear and report damage or wear to supervisor
• Provide administrative assistance to your direct supervisor and to employees in the department to support the accomplishment of business activities
• Assist in maintaining the filing systems of the department
• Carry out quality control of data entry as required
• Handle and process documents with confidentiality and compliance while exercising best practice with administrative procedures
• Assist in data collection and collating of information or documents
• Assist with special projects and other department initiatives as requested
  

There may be some summer student positions that must meet the following criteria:

• First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 15 to 30 inclusive
• Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Registered as students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to studies in the next academic year

Position requirements: Ability to perform physical activities and lifting up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's licence is required as there is potential for travel to other SIIT locations across Saskatchewan. Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.

As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT's Alcohol and Substances policy.

Required Competencies: Effective Communication, Flexible & Adaptable, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Client Focus, Teamwork.

This work term starts immediately to August 29, 2025.