Indigenous Inclusion Programmer

Indigenous Inclusion Programmer

About us: U of T Mississauga is the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and a major research university in Ontario’s Peel Region. Our employee community includes faculty, librarians and staff who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, build equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. We prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students opportunities to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world. We are on a green campus alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), and we aim to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity: The Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is committed to creating inclusive learning environments to cultivate holistic student development. Built through collaboration and informed by research and assessment, our campus and community-based programs, services and resources promote access to post-secondary education, support transition into and retention through university, and encourage student engagement and community-engaged learning. With over 180 opportunities led by 130 student leaders and professional staff, the Centre for Student Engagement believes student involvement is a powerful tool to support an individual’s navigation of the post-secondary environment and to feel empowered to contribute and make an impact within their community.

The Indigenous Inclusion Programmer will work to develop and implement Indigenous cohort streams in some of CSE’s Access Programs including Ohahi:yoh, the Indigenous Transition Program, and Indigenous Orientation. CSE’s access and inclusion programs address systemic barriers by centering the communities we work with from development through implementation of our programs in collaboration with Indigenous students and communities. This work requires authentic, transparent, and reciprocal relationships with community. The role will work closely with internal and external partners to expand and enhance these programs that support Indigenous students.

Working closely in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at UTM, this position also plays a pivotal role on behalf of the Student Affairs and Services in Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin the University of Toronto Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This includes engaging in relationship building with Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, scholars, staff, students, and external Indigenous communities and organizations.

This role is Monday to Friday 8:45am-5:00pm, four days onsite.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and programming
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Assigning and checking the work of work-study students
• Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years related experience in student services at the post-secondary level and/or Indigenous communities/agencies
• Demonstrated experience implementing large components of projects and events
• Knowledge of Indigenous, equity, inclusion, and social justice approaches to inform programming
• Knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and barriers, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and other resources pertaining to Indigenous communities
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong facilitation, presentation, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent judgment, diplomacy, tact, and discretion in developing partnerships and collaborating on program planning
• Proven organizational and time-management skills
• Experience designing surveys, interviews and other research tools for program evaluation

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable

• Organized

• Resourceful

• Self-directed

• Team player

• Employee Group: USW

• Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

• Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

• USW Pay Band 10 -- $75,004 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $95,915. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

• Job Category: Student Services

• Lived experience is valued

• Diversity and inclusion statements emphasize welcoming applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups

• Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants

• Accessibility statements outline commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

• If accommodations are required at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact the appropriate contacts

• Experience statements emphasize the importance of lived experience and inclusive practices

• The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is committed to belonging and equitable opportunities for a global community

• The University seeks to increase diversity among its community and values applicants who have demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Applicants may be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey as part of the application

• The University of Toronto is committed to the principles of accessibility in its processes and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities

• The University of Toronto strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities

• The University of Toronto provides details about onboarding and accessibility in its official materials

Note: This job description may be adjusted in response to organizational needs and priorities.