Community Engagement Liaison

**Community Engagement Liaison**

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The Community Engagement Liaison works closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator to perform the NCTR Archives’ community engagements and relationship building with Indigenous communities, Survivors, and intergenerational Survivors as they relate to missing children and unmarked burials. This includes but is not limited to facilitating activities related to the repatriation of names of children who died at residential school to their families and home communities. To do so, this position will work within a small team of community engagement liaisons guided by the Community Engagement Coordinator to develop a plan and implement the plan in a way that supports community-led efforts to further the development of the National Student Memorial Register and the development of the National Burial Register.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:
**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER OR RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND/OR INUIT).**
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required, preferably in communications, event planning or related field.
- Must possess Class 5 Drivers license with access to a vehicle.
- Two years' experience working with Indigenous organizations, communities, peoples, Elders, Residential School Survivors is required.
- Experience working directly with a Director or Senior Staff level.
- Proven experience with Indigenous organizations, Survivors, Elders and diverse communities is required.
- Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures is required.
- Experience planning, arranging, and facilitating events in a community setting is required.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous history in Canada, including Residential School history is required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous languages is preferred.
- Public speaking is an asset.
- Experience working within an archival or related academic library environment is an asset.
- Experience working within a cross-functional project team environment is an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, Elders, alumni, Indigenous communities, community organizations, and the public.
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.
- Must have exceptional decision-making and interpersonal skills including diplomacy and tact.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with high demand and/or stressful contacts.
- Must have a strong work ethic and be willing to take the initiative to solve problems and learn new tasks.
- Attention to detail is required.
- Well-developed knowledge of general office practices is required.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and using intermediate features associated with a Windows computer environment including: database/spreadsheet management, calendar software, and mail software.
- Must be proficient with video conferencing software (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
- Must be proficient in expense management, travel and invoice software (e.g. Concur).
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise the work of others is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others is required.
- Ability to think analytically, anticipate and resolve problems, exercise sound judgment and carry out duties with tact and diplomacy in a confidential environment is required.
- Ability to perform tasks quickly, independently and undertake work as directed by the Head of Archives and the Senior Archivist is required.
- High degree of analytical thinking preferred.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills preferred.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Ability to speak French and/or an Indigenous language an asset.
- Strong relationship with Indigenous communities would be an asset.