New Job Indigenous Engagement Consultant In Manitoba

Indigenous Engagement Consultant

CRC Curriculum Consultant

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Indigenous Inclusion Directorate

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41416

Salary(s): CRC $77,184.00 - $97,913.00 per year

Closing Date: July 18, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate of Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning is seeking qualified individuals to fill the regular position of Indigenous Engagement Consultant.
The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION FORM

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must have or be eligible for a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
• Must have the ability to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba, with possible overnight stays as required

Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL:

• Bachelor of Education and significant experience working with public or First Nation schools.
• Experience providing educational and cultural support to school division teams regarding the implementation of education approaches to Indigenous educational areas.
• Experience preparing and reviewing curriculum and program materials in Indigenous perspectives.
• Extensive knowledge and experiences with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including experience delivering presentations.
• Effective written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in project management and leading project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships within the organization and with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and other external stakeholders.

DESIRED:

• Working knowledge and accountability practices of the following grants: Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant, Building Student Success with Indigenous Grant and Elders and Knowledge Keepers in Schools Initiative Grant.

Duties:
This position will provide leadership on the implementation of the Elders and Knowledge Keepers in Schools Initiative. The incumbent will also provide coordination and support to school division leadership, school leaders and Indigenous leads to ensure respectful and collective approaches with Elders and Knowledge Keepers. This will ensure the inclusion of Indigenous worldviews across curriculum, learning, assessment and well-being programs. This position will coordinate the Elders and Knowledge Keepers Advisory Council meetings for respectful and relational partnerships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers towards the inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures, traditional values, contemporary lifestyles and traditional knowledge systems across all learning environments. The incumbent is required to help provide support and alignment on the implementation of Mamàhtawisiwin policy areas and tools in the areas of Indigenous inclusion programming. This position will collaborate to support programming and resources to school divisions receiving the Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant and Building Student Success with Indigenous Parents Grant. This position will work within the Department to provide guidance and expertise on infusing Indigenous perspectives into curriculum areas. This position includes program and policy alternatives and recommendations, ensuring consistency with the Mamàhtawisiwin Education Policy Framework and other major departmental initiatives and priorities.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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