Instructor of Métis History

**Louis Riel Institute**

As an affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the Louis Riel Institute (LRI) is responsible to the Métis people of Manitoba to provide programs, resources and services related to education and culture. The Louis Riel Institute seeks to fill one **Full-time Instructor of Métis History & Culture **position located in **Winnipeg, MB.**

**Instructor of Métis History and Culture**

The Reporting to the Cultural Programming Manager, the instructor of Métis History & Culture is responsible for researching, developing, planning and implementing Metis History & Cultural programming, including instructing on-site in the physical classroom environment and implementing and facilitating web-based courses. This position may require varying hours based on the needs of the department, students and other duties as assigned.
- **Job Duties/Competencies**:_
- Research, develop and deliver Métis History and Cultural training and resources
- Continual learning of Métis History and Culture
- Deliver course content in a variety of ways including direct in-person classroom instruction and web-based learning
- Use a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning classroom environment
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Recommend and implement any changes needed to deliver a consistently quality program
- Act as liaison with affiliates and maintain industry relationships
- Provide historical teaching and support to team members
- Provide support to Riel House Supervisor
- Track and maintain cultural inventory and all items used in the program
- Adhere to budgets and create reports on projects as requested
- Support planning events as requested, including attending, teaching and facilitating
- **Skills and Qualifications**:_
- Highschool diploma required, and University/College Education or equivalent work experience preferred
- Post-Secondary or equivalent life learning of Métis History and Culture required
- Knowledge of the Michif Language preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines while multitasking
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
- Experience working with youth and large groups
- Experience working in a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community considered an asset
- Knowledge of Métis culture, LRI programs and services is a definite asset
- General knowledge of MMF programs, services, and governance
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle
- Must hold valid criminal record and child abuse registry checks
- Received at least two (2) doses of a Health Canada approved Covid-19 vaccine

LRI offers comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension and vacation.

LRI requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. LRI will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

**Salary Range**: Dependant on education and experience.
**Closing Date**: Until filled

Please forward cover letter and resume.

**Salary**: $39,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- VRSP
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees must have received at least two (2) doses of a Health Canada approved Covid-19 Vaccine.

Work Location: One location