Educational Developer at Red River College Polytechnic
Winnipeg, MB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Nov, 25

Salary

68556.0

Posted On

10 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Instructional Design, Languages, History, Thinking Skills, Workplace Culture, Workshops, Protocol, Technology, Hiring Practices, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Continuous Improvement, Assessment, Research, Focus Groups, Curriculum Development

Industry

Education Management

Description

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact humanresources@rrc.ca.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPER

Indigenous Strategy, Research, and Business Development
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available
SALARY: $68,556 - $96,644 per annum
POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a designated hiring practice will be applied. Only applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples, will be considered. For more information about our inclusive hiring practices please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.
Candidates applying to this position are invited to reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant (humanresources@rrc.ca) for assistance throughout the application process and to answer any questions you may have.
Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at Indigenoustalent@rrc.ca.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Instructional Design or a related field with several years of lived experience, cultural knowledge OR a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development, Education, Instructional Design, or a related subject
  • Self-identifies as a Canadian Indigenous person with lived experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges, epistemologies, methodologies, histories, traditions, and/or languages
  • Experience delivering or facilitating workshops for adult learners and first-generation learners
  • Experience in program and course design, development, delivery, and assessment
  • Experience with the practice of Indigenous culture, protocol, history, and knowledge systems
  • Experience with the pedagogies of land-based or applied education
  • Experience assisting, coaching, and supporting faculty to develop, revise, and adapt curricula
  • Experience hosting, coordinating, and conducting focus groups and community engagement opportunities
  • Experience with the use of technology in the delivery of education
  • Ability to work in a team and individually with limited supervision while managing ambiguity and adapting to changing circumstances
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, specifically when dealing with Indigenous Elders and Indigeous community
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience teaching in varied formats of delivery (online, blended, face to face)
  • Formal training and/or certification in Project Management
  • Understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, including ceremonial practices and guidance from Elders
  • Ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language
Responsibilities

The Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement (TRCE) department within Indigenous Strategy Research and Business Development has a position available for an Educational Developer with an Indigenous Education focus. The successful applicant will collaborate with the TRCE team, and across the College on a variety of initiatives guided by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action. Educational Developers at RRCP support program development and renewal, support faculty in their practice, develop and deliver RRCP staff and faculty workshops, and provide consultation for course-level design to enhance learning experiences. This position will work on strategic initiatives across the institution to support RRC’s indigenization efforts, with a particular focus on helping programs and faculty bring Indigenous ways of knowing into their educational practice. The incumbent will help to develop and promote frameworks, processes, and strategies that preserve and protect Indigenous perspectives, values, and practices for a safe and sustainable future. They will initiate, support, and coordinate Indigenous participative, experiential, and land-based learning initiatives, adapting delivery methods as required (e.g., online and blended learning). They will provide guidance and direction to ensure that changes for Indigenous equity, diversity, and inclusion are actualized.

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