Métis Educational Student and Family Advocate

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada School District #61 (Greater Victoria) Full time

(10 month position)

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $268 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, administrators, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

The Métis Educational Student and Family Advocate will advocate and provide cultural and holistic support, resources and initiatives for Métis students in our schools, Nations and communities. They will collaborate with schools on initiatives that seek to build culturally supportive relationships and provide access to resources in order to promote understanding of Métis history.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Indigenous Education Department, Greater Victoria School District No. 61: Shelly Niemi

250-475-4130

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Grade 12 or equivalent and a minimum of two years post-secondary education in Indigenous/ First Nations Studies, Social Work or Child & Youth Care

Minimum of 12 credits in Indigenous/ First Nations Studies

Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License

Minimum two years’ experience working with Indigenous children and families, preferably in an educational or childcare context

Demonstrated knowledge of historical Indigenous culture, the Lekwungen territory, worldviews and contemporary discourses experiences by Indigenous people and community

Strong relational, organizational and communication skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with District and school staffs

Demonstrated experience creating and leading programs and initiatives

Ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language an asset

Preference will be given to applicants of Métis ancestry.

**Please Note**: As this position is itinerant, the successful applicant must have a car and a valid BC driver’s license.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit the following information to the Human Resource Services Department:
Satisfactory references

For a detailed job description, please click here.

Greater Victoria School District #61, Human Resource Services

556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2R1

**Closing date**: Oct 7th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

The School District thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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