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Truth & Reconciliation Coordinator

Truth & Reconciliation and Community Engagement

Position Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Full-Time Position Available 

This competition may be used to establish a 12 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

Red River College Polytechnic is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success.  We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth RRC Polytech is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.                                                                                                 

DUTIES

The Truth & Reconciliation (TRC) Coordinator will report to the Director, Truth & Reconciliation and Community Engagement. They will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and working collaboratively with multi-departmental teams on implementing innovative TRC engagement and training initiatives to attract, promote, engage, raise awareness, inform, and support Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at RRC Polytechnic and external partners on their TRC journey.

The Truth & Reconciliation Coordinator will meet objectives for RRC Polytech Strategy, In Front of What’s Ahead, emphasizing commitment # 2 aligning objectives for the Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development (ISRBD) Success Framework, The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint for Universities Colleges and Public-School Boards Priorities and CICan Indigenous Education Protocol priority plans. The incumbent will provide advice on TRC Calls to Action where appropriate for content delivery. Committee work will be results-oriented focusing to meet project goals and deadlines for the above plans

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A University Degree in a relevant field of study, i.e., Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or Social Sciences. An equivalent combination of education, training and lived experience working with Indigenous culture may be considered

• Extensive experience in the history of Truth & Reconciliation, and the impacts on Indigenous People in Canada

• Experience in developing constructive working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and/or other aspects of human diversity

• Extensive knowledge of academic and workplace barriers and challenges (inclusive of cultural) for Indigenous students and staff

• Knowledge of program design, development and implementation of various TRC programs to advance awareness, learning and experiences for College students and faculty

• Experience in facilitating workshops and training related to Indigenous culture

• Demonstrated understanding of managing expenditures and providing expense reports

• Established professional network and work relationship with external stakeholders for Truth & Reconciliation initiatives

• Demonstrated knowledge in managing projects and initiatives

• Excellent writing skills; including research and reports

• Strong skills in project management

• Several years of experience in intercultural and Indigenous program design, development, implementation and facilitation for students and staff in a post-secondary setting. Experience in establishing and coordinating TRC projects and initiatives in partnership with stakeholders

• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-identifies as an Indigenous/Aboriginal person with lived experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number when submitting their application.

Apply online at: www.rrc.ca/careers 

This competition may be used to establish a 12 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

At RRC Polytech we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where all employees and students feel valued, respected and supported. We aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities, and welcome applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Competition #: 2023-254

Closing Date: December 4, 2023

Salary: $61,113 - $83,618 per annum

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, Human Resource Services will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

For more information and other  employment opportunities, visit www.rrc.ca/hr

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