Indigenous Relations Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Conestoga Students Incorporated Full time

Position:
Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Location:
Conestoga College - Doon Campus (travel as required within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to other work locations)

Reports to:
Associate Executive Director

Job Type:
Permanent, full-time

Time Requirement:35 hours per week (some evenings and weekends may be required)

Pay Band (upon hire):$45,500 to $53,500

Revised:
June 2023

Company Overview


Conestoga Students Incorporated ("CSI") was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 24,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses.

All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

Working on CSI's full-time team would give you access to the following benefits and perks:

  • Competitive salary based on job market data
  • Health & dental benefits available from Day
  • RRSP contribution plan
  • Bonuses
  • Reimbursement for workrelated travel expenses
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off to observe culturally significant events
  • Flexible work hours

Position Overview
The Indigenous Relations Coordinator cultivates and maintains positive relationships between Conestoga Students Inc. and Indigenous students, Be-Dah-Bin Gamik Indigenous Services, and our surrounding Indigenous communities.

The Indigenous Relations Coordinator works collaboratively with our team to develop and implement strategies and programs that promote cultural understanding, engagement, and reconciliation.

In addition to the core responsibilities, they also act as the chair of the Indigenous Student Circle and coordinate Indigenous events that are prioritized by the students and the Circle.


In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Associate Executive Director.

It is also important that the Indigenous Relations Coordinator works extremely closely with the Associate Executive Director to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of CSI.

In all activities, it is crucial that the Indigenous Relations Coordinator recognizes that service to students is a top priority.


Duties and Responsibilities
Relations and Reconciliation

  • Develop and implement strategies and programs to enhance our organization's relationship with Indigenous students, including outreach, partnershipbuilding, and cultural awareness initiatives
  • Assist with the implementation of policies, standardized processes, and approaches related to Indigenous Relations and Truth and Reconciliation
  • Research and draft documentation in support of policy development and engagements
  • Identify and address areas of concern or conflict between our organization and Indigenous communities, and work to find mutually beneficial solutions
  • Build partnerships with our Indigenous students and Indigenous communities to address common issues and concerns, and advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation
  • Provide support and guidance to our organization on Indigenous cultural protocols and practices and ensure that we are engaging with Indigenous communities in a respectful and appropriate manner
  • Assist in the creation and provision of Indigenous awareness training for our nonIndigenous workforce
Indigenous Circle

  • Act as the chair of the Indigenous Student Circle, providing guidance and support to the Circle members, facilitating meetings, and fostering a sense of community and engagement among Indigenous students
  • Coordinate Indigenous events that are prioritized by the students and the Indigenous Student Circle, such as cultural celebrations, guest speaker series, workshops, and other activities aimed at promoting Indigenous culture, knowledge, and understanding on campus
  • Liaise between our organization and Be-DahBin Gamik, fostering a strong working relationship, sharing information, and collaborating on initiatives of mutual interest

Working Conditions
Physical Demands

This position spends long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain.

Environmental Conditions


This position performs work primarily in a busy, open area office and is faced with frequent interruptions and meetings with others on a regular basis.

Travel between campuses is required as needed. Some work may be required after office hours and on weekends. Work may also be performed at the employee's place of residence from time to time.

Sensory Demands

This position requires long periods of intense concentration and active listening.

The incumbent may also spend long hours working on a computer which requires visual focus, attention to detail, and high levels of accuracy.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to manage and meet multiple competing deadlines, which has potential to cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues. The incumbe

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