Join Nokiiwin Tribal Council, a dynamic and rapidly expanding non-profit organization committed to fostering growth and prosperity in collaboration with our five member First Nations. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in areas such as governance, finance, access to justice, economic development, community planning, technical, and education services, we invite you to explore exciting opportunities with us. Learn more about our mission at www.nokiiwin.com and be a part of a meaningful journey towards community empowerment and unity.
We require an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated and career-minded Education Advisor. Reporting to the Education Manager, the Advisor will work closely with the education staff and leadership from Nokiiwin’s member communities. The Advisor supports front line education services with governance, technical advice, information, advocacy, project support, research, data and tools.
The Advisor’s primary function is to develop and deliver a set of services that helps community education officials improve the quality of First Nation education programs and services. To achieve this important goal, the Advisor must also consult on priorities, develop workplans and budgets, seek innovative solutions, pursue additional resources, measure success, build a central source of information, maintain professional networks, advocate on behalf of on-reserve systems, and assist in communications on major issues.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• Assist front line First Nation Education officials in administration, management and development of education services and programs in their community
• Help strengthen First Nations control and administration of First Nations education programs
• Assess new regional/provincial education initiatives and recommend actions
• Assist with needs assessments and design of alternative programs
• Enable cost effective professional supports
• Outline methods to measure success
• Research and outline/propose new curriculum ideas
• Assist with data management, student record keeping and track school performance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an MA., B.A. or B.Ed., and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the education field
• Must have experience in an educational setting and be familiar with the context and issues facing First Nation schools in Ontario
• Must have knowledge of education programs and services within INAC, Ministry of Education and outside services.
• OCT membership in good standing
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• Ability to travel and work with Nokiiwin member communities
• Strong communications, time management and problem-solving skills
• Must be computer literate in MS Office
• Fluency in Anishinaabek, knowledge and appreciation of Anishinaabek culture and heritage are assets
• Successful completion of a Level 1: Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)