Education Partnership Program Coordinator
Location: Bimose Tribal Council, Kenora, ON
Summary
The Education Partnership Program Coordinator provides the overall coordination, and delivery of education partnership programs to the member First Nations of Bimose Tribal Council. The Education Partnership Coordinator reports directly to the Gagiikimaawasowi.
Duties
- Liaising with the education representatives and community service providers to develop effective working partnerships;
- Assist with the development and implementation of project-related initiatives to enhance the tripartite partnership and their development of a Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Action Plan for the Partnerships Project;
- Representing the Partnerships committee at the technical working group at the national, provincial, and regional levels as directed;
- Maintaining strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the issues related to education administrators, community members and representatives, governmental/agency representatives, and all stakeholders to the program;
- Coordinate and provide oversight for the monitoring of focus groups with the First Nation Education Directors;
- Network with School Boards and the Province to build and maintain relationships as well as Indigenous Education institutes;
- Coordinates and oversees the Reciprocal Education Agreement with local School Boards;
- Communicate with ISC and other funding agencies; assists communities with reporting requirements to funders;
- Attend meetings, workshops and conferences, as required to gather new knowledge, information
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education; Master of Education is considered an asset
- Member in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Extensive knowledge of the Ontario provincial education system.
- Experience in the education of Anishinaabe schools and students.
- A thorough knowledge of Anishinaabe traditions and culture.
- Awareness of the Treaties in Canada, especially knowledge of Treaty #3, and First Nation governance.
How to Apply
Please apply online by filling out the form below, and please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by the deadline stated above.
Alternatively, you may submit an application by email, in person, or by fax to:
Attn: Hiring Committee
Bimose Tribal Council Inc.
598 Lakeview Drive
Kenora, ON P9N 3P7
Telephone: 1-807-468-5551 | Fax: 1-807-468-3908 | E-mail: careers@bimose.ca
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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