City : Hamilton

Category : Full-Time Support

Industry : Education

Employer : Mohawk College

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: Payband K (Start Rate: $44.52 per hour)

Posting Date: August 13th, 2024

Closing Date: August 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Training Specialist, Indigenous Projects will be a key role within the Indigenous Initiatives & Education department and will be an important part of the development of the Centre for Indigenous Relations, Knowledge and Learning (CIRKL). The incumbent will offer specialized learning opportunities within the college and with academic, community, and strategic partners contributing to an enhanced learning environment to support Indigenous learners. This position will be responsible for contributing to collaborative partnership with academic and community partners and will support the College strategic plan aspiration to meaningfully advance truth and reconciliation.

The Training Specialist will apply their knowledge and lived experience as an Indigenous person, will represent and advocate for the needs of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities, community partners, and community members at the college, and will contribute to the College’s existing and expanding base of support and knowledge of Indigenous communities. They will provide coordination and support for academic procedures with regards to short-term programming, external partnerships, and special projects. Among existing projects are the Global Skills Opportunity New Zealand (GO:NZ) initiative, the Indigenous 2+2 pathway partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, and Lambton College, and the Indigenous Knowledge and Learning Outcomes (IKLO) project.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter as part of their application that outlines their connection to and experience working with Indigenous communities.

What you’ll be doing:

Contributes to design, strategy, processes, training opportunities, and coordinates reporting and communications on special projects, including:

• Partnership support projects, e.g. the Six Nations Polytechnic Partnership Guide
• Indigenous Knowledge and Learning Outcomes (IKLOs)
• Academic program enhancements, e.g. GO:NZ
• Indigenous Learning Supports, e.g. the Virtual Learning Basket
• Indigenous Professional Development Strategy

Provides and practices wholistic relationship development from inception through stewardship with community partners and members, including:

• Receiving first point of contact communications for partnerships and program delivery, including problem-solving and connecting to the appropriate college area or contact.
• Appropriate gathering and meeting protocols and assessing needs of partners through discussion and conversation
• Creates and holds documents to preserve intentions and next steps from meetings and gatherings
• Discussion with partners to ensure all needs are addressed

Manages tracking of project development cycle from design to delivery and evaluation, including:

• Coordinating, collecting, and tracking milestone data, including enrollment, community capacity, and partnership opportunities
• Monitors life cycles of special projects including proposals, timelines, and activities
• Reports on progress and milestones with partner institutions
• Assessing community need and market opportunity to identify solutions

Coordinate and deliver appropriate and accessible learning opportunities within the College and contribute to an environment of learning with Indigenous and non-Indigenous students through programs and special projects:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Special projects, e.g. the Birch Bark Canoe project

Leading coordination on specially funded projects:

• Understanding of tracking multiple projects
• Managing daily project issues
• Aligning projects with community need and organizational strategy
• Interpreting and analyzing project information and frameworks
• Project reporting

Provides support to Indigenous-focused projects within other college areas, including:

• Indigenous Student Services (ISS)
• Community Access and Engagement (CAE) Challenge 2025 Initiative

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

•  2-year diploma or equivalent in Indigenous studies, Business, Project Management/Coordination, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Indigenous communities
• Exceptional communication skills
• Working knowledge of working in a digital environment (Internet, email, MS Office)
• Working with a budget, tight deadlines, multiple projects, and with projects requiring attention to detail
• Working independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities

What we offer:

•  Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/