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Description

Reporting to the Student Supports & Engagement Manager, the Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator is responsible to engage and collaborate with Indigenous communities and stakeholders within the region and to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and programming staff to ensure Indigenous Initiatives are appropriately included in College policy and procedures, employment practices, planning processes, programming and events. Base location TBD to best serve the geographic region.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strengthens the Colleges relations with Indigenous communities and organizations
- Represents the College to communities, stakeholders, partners and other agencies and at conferences, meetings and cultural events
- Liaises with Indigenous communities and agencies/services to facilitate access to community resources for the well-being of our learners
- Supports the development and implementation of a plan to integrate Indigenous culture and perspectives consistently throughout all our programs and work of the College
- In conjunction with Program Coordinators, supports the development and coordination of programming for Indigenous learners to ensure cultural components are embedded
- Proactively advises staff on Indigenous culture and learning

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- The minimum relevant formal training essential to perform the functions of this position is a relevant two-year diploma. Education in the social sciences field, or an academic equivalent of either is preferred.
- Minimum of two years related work experience, preferably in direct association with Indigenous education, programs and/or communities, as well as leading initiatives that promote inclusion, diversity, and equity
- This position is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)

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