Indigenous Partner Collaborator: Competition #155
An Internal/External Posting in the BCGEU, SCFA Employee Group.
Nelson: Tenth Street
Posted:
Friday, August 17, 2018
Closes: Friday, August 31, 2018
Reporting to the Dean, and under advice from the President and Indigenous Services, Selkirk College is seeking a part time Indigenous Partner Collaborator to work with First Nations and Métis Government partners and community organizations throughout the Selkirk College region to develop grant proposals and plans for future in-community collaborations and Indigenized programs and courses at Selkirk College.
Partnership opportunities will be explored to identify what program areas of study are priorities for our Indigenous community partners. The Indigenous Partner Collaborator will explore funding options to support these partnerships, including local, provincial, national and international funders and partners. Working directly with the Nations’ designated education and employment contacts the Collaborator will co-develop proposals and initiatives in a timeframe that is reasonable for our Indigenous community partners, so that they are well formed and planned when funding becomes available.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Develop collaborative education projects that further indigenization at Selkirk College
- Maintain relationships with Nations’ designated education representatives and determine priorities
- Co-develop proposals that meet the strategic priorities of both the Nations’ and the College
- Research funding opportunities for shared project proposals
Coordinate the delivery of at least two INDG100 course offerings in 2018-19
- Contact instructors and Nation educational reps to determine what changes are needed and to ensure they are ready to offer the course two more times. Make necessary changes to the course
- Determine potential audiences for the course, e.g. industry, community partners, school districts, Selkirk staff, Selkirk students
- Contact representatives of each group and determine a mode of delivery that meets the needs of those audiences while accommodating the needs of our Nation partners
- Develop minor service contracts with each Nation; Coordinate dates, fees, registration, and marketing for the courses
Respond to inquiries from Selkirk College staff
- Direct inquiries, where appropriate, to Indigenization web pages on MySelkirk
- Direct staff to resources for their own learning, e.g. Nation events, webinars, online courses, books, and conferences as required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated work in Indigenous communities
- Demonstrated ability in the development of Indigenous education projects that involve post-secondary partners
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to create proposals, grants and project applications
Education and Experience
- Master’s in education or related discipline
- Experience in development of Indigenous education projects and in creating proposals, grants and project applications
- The candidate must provide a letter of recommendation from an Indigenous community
This is a 45% short term position commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2019. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the SCFA Collective Agreement or BCGEU Collective Agreement dependent on the background of the applicant.
Selkirk College hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. Selkirk College believes in inclusivity and supports the Calls to Action under the TRC report. For this position, candidates who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to apply.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Friday, August 31, 2018.