Indigenous Culture

Located in the heart of the Niagara region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Indigenous Culture & Events Coordinator (CEC) in the Student Services Division, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus. The starting hourly rate is $35.06 /hr (Pay Band H- $35.06/hr to $40.71/hr) for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Coordinate a variety of cultural events and ceremonies which involves decision making, input on external resources, managing event processes, coordinating community meetings, preparing, and monitoring and distributing event budgets
- Responsible for all communications, marketing, promotion, and networking in support of special events and assists with development of new opportunities to build community awareness
- Provide volunteer coordination and recognition for cultural events
- Maintain inventories of supplies, equipment and materials for cultural programming and gifting
- Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous community partners, organizations, and Elders to support event planning and execution
- Maintain knowledge of best practices in Indigenous event planning, education, and community engagement, and participate in relevant professional development opportunities
- Facilitate sessions with Elders and cultural advisors
- Maintain a calendar of seasonal events & EDI Indigenous Lead events
- Work closely with Elders and traditional knowledge keepers to develop appropriate land-based programming
- Prepare grounds for ceremony (sweats, smudging, talking circles, etc.) under the advisement of a knowledge keeper and in alignment with IEMC and Niagara College policies and procedures. Promote cultural awareness, cultural competence, and cultural safety within the Indigenous Centre
- Ensure that planning and implementation of all programs are culturally relevant, safe, and appropriate
- Ensure that the planning is flexible enough to allow for innovation in the implementation of cultural diversity, values, and beliefs
- Provide education for respecting the lands and gardens
- Be a steward of the Indigenous gardens by ensuring a clean and safe space
- Plant and harvest medicines in both Indigenous gardens
- Create interactive opportunities to enhance students’ relationship with the land

**Qualifications**:

- 3 year diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure, Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, Public Relations, Event Management, Humanities or Social Studies or related field of study
- A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in organizing and overseeing events, large scale student engagement and cultural awareness activities.
- Experience in a post‑secondary education institution or related industry, with proven experience in student services and working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous service organizations.
- The incumbent must be of Indigenous heritage (i.e. Turtle Island-First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis or Inuit) and have strong ties to the Indigenous community
- Requires experience delivering culturally appropriate services and events to and with Indigenous clients with an Indigenous worldview.
- Proficient working knowledge in catering coordination and/or hospitality office administration, computer systems and support (MS Office, Eventmaster, Databases, Publishing, Accounting.)
- Experience in premier customer service delivery practices in a multi-level hospitality organization.
- The incumbent must be of Indigenous heritage (i.e. Turtle Island-First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis or Inuit) and have strong ties to the Indigenous community

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.