Indigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 09/20/2024
Req ID: 39814
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Office of Indigenous Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056851

ABOUT US:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, indigenous studies or related disciplines, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum four years’ related outreach and program experience working within Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities and agencies
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous educational issues, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report and other resources pertaining to Indigenous contexts (e.g., Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples [RCAP])
• Experience working and collaborating in cross-cultural settings, preferably with Elders, Senators, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations
• Clear and demonstrated experience of culturally safe practices when working with Indigenous peoples
• Experience coordinating education programs and contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of programming
• Experience creating marketing and promotional materials, developing presentations and drafting reports
• Experience facilitating workshops and seminars
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and outreach activities; experience speaking infront of large audiences for outreach purposes
• Experience with data measurement tools, collecting data and the preparation of data reports
• Advanced level proficiency with MS Office Suite, survey tool, presentation software and content management systems
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations
• Strong oral and writtencommunication skills, including editing skills
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to problem solving
• Must embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral component of a quality university experience
• Must be an enthusiastic and energetic team player who works collaboratively in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Supporting the development and implementation of programs and program evaluation
• Promoting programs and service offerings, liaising with communications staff to coordinate marketing activities
• Analyzing and making recommendations for student program enhancements
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Attending fairs, speaking to community members and prospective learners
• Serving as a resource and support the recruitment of committee members

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Perceptive
• Possess a positive attitude
  Closing Date: 10/11/2024, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time