Indigenous Education Specialist

Position: One year contract

Salary: Starts at $29 per hour

Hours: Average at 25 hours per week, a hybrid working method between working in the office (Edmonton) and remotely can be arranged

Applications Deadline: June 4, 2021

Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

End Date: One year from the start date. The extension of this contract is based on performance evaluation and availability of funds.

The Centre for Race and Culture (CFRAC) promotes and supports individual, collective, and systemic change to address racism and discrimination and encourage intercultural understanding. Our expertise spans workplace development, community building, research, and education.

We are seeking applications from individuals with lived Indigenous experiences and are working towards supporting inter-cultural understanding and inclusive practices. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent will be accountable for designing and facilitating indigenous awareness training content and taking an active role in community engagement activities on behalf of CFRAC.

Key Responsibilities include training development & facilitation, community engagement and project evaluation.

Develop training/curriculum for the identified workshop topics

Host virtual or in-person community sessions and/or workshops to raise awareness of the indigenous community history, culture, norms, and current social challenges

Maintain and cultivate relationships and engagement activities with agencies, local organizations, and Indigenous communities

Take the initiatives to conduct regular meetings and liaison with partners and other stakeholders

Develop project logic model and evaluation plans

Set project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules

Maintain confidentiality and privacy of information collection, retention, usage, and distribution

And perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in Adult Education, Native Studies, etc.

Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including curriculum design and development, facilitating workshops both in-person and virtually

Must have a deep understanding of issues, risks, and opportunities associated with Indigenous communities, cultures, customs, and beliefs, understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities

Knowledge of Indigenous language(s) is a definite asset

Understanding of the principles of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

Is highly motivated with exceptional relationship building and advocacy skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking abilities

Strong project coordination, management, and evaluation skills

Solid critical thinking and planning skills; some research experience will be an asset

High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and virtual technologies

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess these Behavioural Competencies

Communication – the ability to understand others and to respond in an appropriate and respectful manner

Openness to intercultural learning

Self-awareness – the ability to understand oneself and the impact that one’s perceptions and attitudes have on others

Focus on outcomes and plan/drive for results

Agility – function as a role model of how to effectively work through change and how to adapt your approach, even in times of uncertainty