Indigenous Community Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time
Job Title: Indigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Indigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator to join our team at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to support the implementation of strategies to engage Indigenous communities and prospective students, representing the Office of Indigenous Health at community events and outreach activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and implementation of programs and program evaluation
  • Promote programs and service offerings, liaising with communications staff to coordinate marketing activities
  • Analyze and make recommendations for student program enhancements
  • Facilitate educational workshops and seminars
  • Attend fairs, speak to community members and prospective learners
  • Serve as a resource and support for the recruitment of committee members
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in community development, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum four years' related outreach and program experience working within Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities and agencies
  • Strong knowledge of Indigenous educational issues, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report and other resources pertaining to Indigenous contexts
  • Experience working and collaborating in cross-cultural settings, preferably with Elders, Senators, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations
  • Clear and demonstrated experience of culturally safe practices when working with Indigenous peoples
  • Experience coordinating education programs and contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of programming
  • Experience creating marketing and promotional materials, developing presentations and drafting reports
  • Experience facilitating workshops and seminars
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating events and outreach activities; experience speaking in front of large audiences for outreach purposes
  • Experience with data measurement tools, collecting data and the preparation of data reports
  • Advanced level proficiency with MS Office Suite, survey tool, presentation software and content management systems
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including editing skills
  • Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative approach to problem solving
  • Must embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral component of a quality university experience
  • Must be an enthusiastic and energetic team player who works collaboratively in a complex multi-stakeholder environment
Assets:
  • Knowledge of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its community partners

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups.



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