KLO Certification and Competency Officer

Purpose:

To administer and contribute to the development of a comprehensive process for certification of workers and contractors on the Territory, including a collaborative relationship with Québec Labor Institutions to facilitate the integration of Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors wishing to enter the construction industry outside the Territory.

Roles & Responsibilities:

To administer the Construction Certification Programs under the authority of the KLO.

• Administers the Kahnawà:ke Trades Certification Program (KTCP), including implementing the necessary processes and procedures required of the program.
• Assists in the Development of the criteria and processes for qualifying/certifying workers’ and contractors’ competency.
• Implements the continued amalgamation of the Kahnawà:ke Trades Qualifications Program (KTQP) and the Kahnawà:ke Labor Office Competency Program (KLOCP) into the KTCP.
• Researches, analyzes, and assesses the technical qualifications and certifications for all applications made by community members.
• Recommends the Qualification and Certification of Contractors and Workers.
• Inspects the job site to ensure the credentials of contractors and workers.
• Administers KLO Construction Training Programs.

To assist in the integration of Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors entering the construction industry outside the Territory and support the efforts of the Workforce Mobility Initiative.

• Administer a coordinated training process with Quebec for Kahnawà:ke workers and contractors seeking Quebec certifications and /or licenses.
• Work with Quebec Institutions CNESST developing training opportunities.
• Maintain a Comparative Analysis of both Kahnawà:ke and Quebec Regimes.
• Contractor administers a coordinated process with the CNESST and the Unions when a Kahnawà:ke contractor applies the Québec equivalence of the Fair Wage Agreement as per the choice of the worker, including the choice to join or not to join a union.
• Assist individual Kahnawà:ke workers or contractors looking to obtain a CCQ certification or RBQ license.

To participate in Communications and Education initiatives to the community

• Develop, maintain, and publish a listing of trades and types of contractors required in Kahnawà:ke.
• Publish the criteria for qualifying/certifying contractors’ competency.
• Inform the community of the processes governed by Quebec.
• Inform the community of the comparison between the qualifications/competency criteria and processes of both Kahnawà:ke and Quebec.
• Inform the community of Quebec training opportunities.

To assist in operation, planning, and development of the program

• Recommends and provides input to Policy changes/improvements.
• Assists in the development of a Kahnawà:ke Labor Law.

Education & Experience:

• DECor DEP in related field plus two (2) years relevant experience.
• OR High School Diploma, plus five (5) years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Construction Industry in Kahnawà:ke including the trades and types of contractors prevalent in the community.
• Ability to assess, verify, and validate qualifications against industry standards.
• Knowledge of Systems Approach Training.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Construction Regime, including relevant Quebec Laws, Labor Relations, and rules governing access to the Construction Industry in Quebec.
• Knowledge of the Kahnawà:ke Fair Wage Agreement Process.
• Ability to write Funding Proposals and Reports.
• Knowledge of MCK policies, programs, administration, and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal government structures, regulations and procedures, and how they interact with each other.
• General knowledge of accounting techniques are required.
• Written and oral communication.
• Sound knowledge of databases, Word, Excel and the ability to learn various computer programs.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adhere to the MCK Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

Working Environment:

• Five-day work week is performed in an office environment.
• Moderate stress due to workload.
• Occasional overtime

Benefits:

 Organizational events

👉Pension

👉Disability insurance

👉Employee assistance program

👩‍⚕️ Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)

👉Life insurance

🚗 On-site parking

🏋‍♂️ Wellness program

⛱️ 20 vacation days

🧘‍♂️ 15 wellness days

*Benefits evolve and can be subject to change.

Requirements:

Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to:   Applications@mck.ca

• Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
• When adding attachments, please use PDF format. Any other formats may be blocked from our system.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED