Health Pathways Support Assistant

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE 

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, Health Services the Health Pathways Support Assistant will support the development and documentation of pathway options that support learners’ progression from Six Nations Polytechnic health‑related programs into advanced postsecondary healthcare programs. The position is responsible for aligning SNP curricula with external admission requirements and producing accurate institutional and student‑facing resources. Key results include improved advising consistency, clearly outlined pathway opportunities, and strengthened learner mobility into in‑demand healthcare careers.

The Health Pathways Support Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Health Pathway Research & Analysis 40%

Research and analyze academic requirements to identify and define potential transfer pathways from Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) health programs into external healthcare programs.

Review SNP Pre‑Health (339) and Practical Nursing curricula, learning outcomes, and prerequisite structures

Research publicly available admission requirements, GPA expectations, and prerequisite courses for selected external institutions

Research Indigenous-specific admission opportunities and application options for selected external institutions

Analyze alignment and gaps between SNP programming and external program requirements, including math and science prerequisites

Summarize findings to inform pathway documentation and advising resources

Other related duties, as required. 

Pathway Documentation and Resources Development 45%

Develop clear, accurate, and accessible pathway documentation to support internal advising and student understanding of potential health‑related pathway options.

Create curriculum maps aligning SNP courses with identified external program requirements

Develop a student‑focused Health Pathways Guide outlining prerequisites, timelines, and progression considerations, ensure materials are culturally respectful, learner‑centred, and written in plain language

Collaborate with the marketing department to create materials such as video clips, social media-ready posts and brochures to promote pathway options

Other related duties, as required. 

Internal Coordination and Advising Support 10%

Support internal stakeholders by strengthening institutional understanding of potential health transfer pathways.

Collaborate with SNP advisors and student services staff to share pathway information

Support the use of pathway materials in advising and program planning contexts

Contribute to consistent messaging across academic and advising areas

Other related duties, as required. 

Identification of Potential Future Pathway Opportunities 5%

Identify and document opportunities for future outreach and pathway formalization based on pathway research and analysis.

Highlight areas where pathway clarification or formal engagement with external institutions may be beneficial

Identify recurring gaps or barriers that may warrant future discussions or agreements

Other related duties, as required. 

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE 

Completion of post-secondary college or university of 3 to 4 years in Education experience in fields such as Health Sciences, Education, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE 

Over 1 years and including 3 years of experience in Post-secondary academic or student support experience that would include familiarity with program structures, admission processes and criteria and/or curriculum frameworks.

Experience in supporting students with their understanding of program options, requirements and timelines

Experience translating technical information into clear, student-friendly communication documents.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.  

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested. 

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.  

Full Job description is available upon request. 

POSITION TYPE: New Position  

POSITION CLOSING DATE: May 8th, 2026

JOB TYPE: Contract; approx 7 months

SCHEDULE: 37.5hrs Monday-Friday;

WORK MODEL: Hybrid

PAY BAND: 3; Core range $44,594.87–$52,250.00. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.