Manager, Indigenous Initiatives

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full time

Competition Number: REQ 6018

TITLE:  Manager, Indigenous Initiatives

DIVISION:  Indigenous Initiatives

SALARY:  Payband 11, $94,112 to$117,641 per year

LOCATION:  51 Dockside Drive

STATUS:  Full Time Admin

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Immediately

CLOSING: Open until filled.

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director of IndigenousInitiatives, the Manager of Indigenous Initiatives will play a critical role inthe implementation of the Indigenous Education Strategy and management of theIndigenous Initiatives team. The incumbent works in collaboration with seniorleaders, administrators, faculty, and staff to develop, review, and revisepolicies, programs and practices across the College that prioritizes inclusiveIndigenous perspectives and ways of knowing, being and doing.

Key responsibilities:

Manages Indigenous Initiatives department and student centres
Develops tools and resources to support Indigenous initiatives and programming.
Prepares and oversees the development of resources, tools, based on relevant legislation, best and emerging practices to support institutional implementation of Indigenous initiatives.
Supports the Director, team, and others on campus in the consultation and integration of Indigenous approaches, decolonization and indigenization strategies, content and resources into college culture, activities, and programs.
Maintains reports of progress and activities and provides updates to the Director to determine and develop ongoing initiatives and outreach.
Manages Indigenous Initiatives team
Provides leadership, management (hiring, coaching, goal setting, work assignments, performance management, discipline, etc.) daily support and direction to full-time and part-time staff and students.
Works closely with team in planning calendar for events and activities. For programming events and ceremonies, ensures that all relevant resources are prepared and organized (including staff, Elders/Knowledge keepers, volunteers, etc.) and ensure that payments are provided for services (Elder/Knowledge keeper, drummer, etc.) aligned with Finance policies.
Manages the Indigenous Initiatives team by providing strategic direction, goal setting and daily support of staff, including assessments that utilize constructive feedback to promote services that are exemplary and position the college as a leader in Indigenous education services.
Supports the implementation of the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy and Action Plan through policy development and reporting.
Works closely with Director of Indigenous Initiatives to develop goals and metrics to support strategic implementation.
Engaging in discourse and dialogue with departments and teams - identifying and responding to needs of senior leaders, administration, faculty, support staff and students as it pertains to Indigenous awareness and knowledge development.
Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Indigenous Studies, Policy Administration, Higher Education Administration or equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience, with combined expertise in social justice, equity studies, anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices.
Minimum five (5) years' experience leadership, project and change management and policy / program development. Previous experience managing employees in an educational or Indigenous organization, preferably in a unionized environment.
Lived experience as an indigenous person navigating various systems that has deepen the analysis of Indigenous relations.
Experience working with urban Indigenous communities in the Toronto area.
Experience working First Nations, Inuit, and Metis across southern Ontario.

Skills and Attributes:

Ability to manage others in a unionized environment.
Project management expertise with data analysis skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels in the organization.
Demonstrated ability to review policy and develop and implement assessment tools.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitation, mediation, conflict management and engaging in difficult conversations,
Familiarity with human rights legislation (including the Ontario Human Rights Code, relevant provisions of the Education Act and Regulations, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms).
Proven ability to work under pressure to meet frequent deadlines; flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
Ability to manage budgets and track expenditure.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Canva and additional training software.
Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. GBC employees, please use to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration.

About Us:

prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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