Treaty 2 Territory – The Government of First Nation Treaty 2 Territory would like to announce the following position;
Job Title: Structural Readiness Facilitator
Proposed Start Date: August 19, 2019 to March 31, 2020
Location: Office within our Treaty 2 Territory
Wage: To be discussed at interview process
PURPOSE
The Structural Readiness Facilitator will work collaboratively with the Director of Life Long Learning and holds the responsibility to facilitate the organizational development for the establishment of a territorial education system for the First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory (FNT2T) government.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Coordinates with the Director of Life Long Learning to create a detailed plan that will achieve of the objectives as identified in the FNT2T Life Long Learning work plan, including the Education Partnerships Program (EPP) deliverables by March 31, 2020;
- Conducts environmental scanning exercises to identify potential partnerships and opportunities for shared development;
- Creates and maintains a data base on educational services in the territory;
- Organizes and facilitates engagement sessions with each member First Nation.
- Reviews the Treaty 2 Education Act with member First Nation(s), receives recommendations for revision and adoption;
- Drafts a local Nation Education Act for the review of the member Nations, receives recommendations for revision and adoption;
- Develops and facilitates engagement and consultation meetings with education partners who are in Treaty 2 Territory and those outside of the territory who are either currently providing services or have services that are not currently being provided to the members Nations;
- Develops a model for educational support services for the Nation members to enhance their local education programs on a territorial level;
- Develops a model for land-based, cultural and language immersed regional school(s) for the Treaty 2 Territory;
- Ensures the work plan, proposals(s), partnerships are professional and represent FNT2T in good standing;
- Travel as required;
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Master of Education degree preferred, however, a Bachelor of Education degree with work experience that demonstrates the ability to develop organizational concepts and has ability carry out independent research;
- Knowledge of current local, regional, national educational political structures;
- Knowledgeable of existing educational support agents, services and programs;
- Exceptional organizational and time‐management skills with the ability to meet multiple tasks and strict deadlines;
- Familiarity with curriculum and education programs;
- Experience working with First Nations in the field of education;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player to effectively interact with elected officials, staff, media, service providers, and government agencies;
- Proven exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe language and understanding of culture and tradition is an asset;
- Self‐motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision in a demanding and fast‐paced work environment;
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and own a vehicle;
Please Apply by Friday, August 9, 2019 (Cover Letter and Resume):
Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan—Treaty 2
Human Resources
Box 1254, Lake Manitoba First Nation
Email: office@treaty2.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Posted on Monday 22 July 2019 @ 3:14pm
Last modified: July 21, 2020
