Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants - we ask each interested applicant to include a statement indicating whether they identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit in their cover letter.

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Posting Template

Position Title	Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Indigenous relations or a related field, with a strong understanding of Indigenous laws, policies, protocols, and values. Experience working with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective Indigenous engagement strategies, initiatives, and policies. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management, and online communications tools. Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to facilitate dialogue, collaboration, and partnership between different groups. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks, anticipate challenges, and recommend solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Department	Strategy & Business Transformation
Job Description	Keyano College is a comprehensive community institution in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College meets both the training and skills acquisition needs of industry, and the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. The College provides lifelong, relevant, and practical learning opportunities and is committed to increasing access to post-secondary programs. Keyano College is currently seeking a Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Transformation, this position provides strategic direction to the College to support and advance Keyano’s commitments to reconciliation, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. The Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor leads the development and implementation of external Indigenous engagement strategies. In addition, the position may provide guidance and support to inform the organization’s internal Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Responsibilities include: Provide expert advise when incorporating new processes, program delivery, policy & program development, & relationship building though the lens of cultural knowledge Advise the college community with engagement, collaboration initiatives and communication strategies related to indigenous relations. Form and contribute to the development of an Indigenous Advisory Council by acting as Keyano College’s Indigenous Advisory Council administrator. Advise on reconciliation and support Keyano’s relationship with Indigenous peoples by providing expertise with recognition of rights, respect, cooperation & partnership Advise departments regarding the integration of Indigenous engagement into policies, processes, procedures and practices. To enhance the effectiveness of this activity, the ideal candidate will be an Indigenous person (First Nations Status or Non-Status, Métis, or Inuit). Therefore, we ask each interested applicant to include a statement indicating whether they identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit in their cover letter.
Advertised Salary	Salary is competitive and includes an attractive health and benefits package. This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	06/20/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applicants – we ask each interested applicant to include a statement indicating whether they identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit in their cover letter. Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

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* Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?
- Yes
- No
* Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.
- Canadian Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- Valid Work Permit
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
* How did you find out about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?
(Open Ended Question)
* There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don't live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?
- Yes
- No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents