Indigenous Programming Specialist, Congress

Competition Number: REQ 6231

TITLE: Indigenous Programming Specialist, Congress

DIVISION: Office of the President

SALARY: $32.19 per hour   

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LOCATION: 51 Dockside Drive

STATUS: Project of a Non-Recurring Kind

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately to end of June 2025

CLOSING DATE: August 21, 2024

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.  We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. 

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

*Candidate must be of Indigenous ancestry (i.e., Turtle Island – First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis or Inuit).   

Position Description:

Reporting to the Convenor, the Congress Indigenous Programming Specialist will be enhancing Congress outreach and engagement within Indigenous communities. This role involves planning and executing community outreach campaigns, developing communications, and integrating Indigenous cultural perspectives into program designs and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, leaders, and organizations to understand their needs, perspectives, and priorities for Congress.
  
• Produce content and contribute editorial work for Congress-related communications and publications.
  
• Working with Indigenous Initiatives to identify Elders to be invited to participate in Congress 2025 for opening ceremony and across Congress.
  
• Support the outreach plans to increase awareness of initiatives and services held for Indigenous communities at Congress.
  
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for Indigenous communities at Congress, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to create resources and materials that support outreach efforts and promote the engagement and importance of Indigenous communities at Congress.
  
• Monitor program effectiveness, collect feedback, and evaluate outcomes to continuously improve initiatives.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Three-year diploma or degree in the fields of Communication, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, or Sociology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  
• Minimum 3 years experience in community outreach, engagement, or advocacy, particularly within Indigenous communities or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 1 year experience in coordinating and marketing events within post-secondary environment or equivalent.
  
• Experience working with Indigenous students or external members in a post-secondary environment and an understanding of the barriers and challenges Indigenous communities experience both in educational settings and in the community.
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent organizational, planning, coordinating, and multi-tasking skills.
  
• Proven ability with problem solving, conflict resolution, team building skills, and ability to be flexible while consistently meeting deadlines.
  
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, teamwork and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. 

About Us: 

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here? 

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters. 

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [email protected] confidentially.