Job Description

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Office of the Vice-President Indigenous
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
04 December 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$106,897.00 - $153,666.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
ME 11
Employee Group:
Management Excluded - Continuing
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
General Management
About this Opportunity
The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) builds upon the principles and values articulated in the University of Victoria's strategic documents, including the Strategic Framework, the Indigenous Plan and the Strategic Enrolment Plan. For Indigenous people, these plans make a commitment to education that redresses the historical and continued barriers to accessing and participating in postsecondary education. IACE is committed to building and strengthening respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. For more information about IACE, please visit www.uvic.ca/iace.


IACE strives to create an extraordinary student experience in an academic and culturally responsive environment, where students, staff, faculty and community members experience the university as a welcoming, supportive and safe environment and where Indigenous values, languages and cultures are reflected and respected. IACE provides programs and services for Indigenous UVic students facilitating their successful transition through pre-arrival and arrival orientation programs and events, as well as ongoing supports throughout their academic journey.


Our work is guided by the IACE vision and values: By honouring our ancestors, Elders, families, children and youth, we work together, bring in our good feelings and prepare for the work ahead to advance Indigenous education and cultural resurgence.


Acknowledging both local protocols and the diversity of ways of knowing and being our staff bring to the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement, we:


Honour and respect the peoples on whose territory the university stands; Support Indigenous students, faculty and staff wellness and success in all our diversity; Support the advancement of Indigenous academic programming; Support communities and lead the university in enhancing engagement and relationships; and Guide the university in processes and projects of decolonization and reconciliation.

An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $106, 897 - $133,623

maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Performance range: $153,666

salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

In accordance with the university's Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to members of the following designated group(s). Candidates from the group(s) are encouraged to self-identify.

Indigenous Peoples

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) has revised the eligibility process for Indigenous-specific opportunities that result in material advantages, such as employment in Indigenous-specific positions. Effective November 1, 2025, applicants for Indigenous-specific opportunities administered by UVic will be required to demonstrate their eligibility for those material advantages by providing a declaration of Indigenous Citizenship and supporting information. Applications for eligibility will be managed through a secure, online portal connected with your Netlink account.


For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific questions or concerns.



Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE), the Associate Director Community Engagement (ADCE) supports the Executive Director and IACE in responding to university strategic priorities and community aspirations by providing leadership in areas related to community engagement and cultural protocol. Working as a member of the leadership team in IACE, the ADCE will support IACE, OVPI and UVic programming and priorities by providing leadership, including high-level guidance and advice, relating to community engagement and relationships with local and regional First Nations and Indigenous organizations and government partners and to key internal policies and processes.


Job Requirements
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a graduate degree in a relevant field and at least five years of administrative and project management experience working in a postsecondary setting and/or in Indigenous communities/organizations, and:


Extensive knowledge of Coast and/or Straits Salish communities; Experience including Indigenous worldviews in an academic environment; Experience presenting complex issues and opportunities to high-level officials and third-party leaders; Experience providing recommendations, research and advice to support strategic planning; Technical writing and editing experience (e.g., proposals, reports, summaries, etc.); Management of complex, multi-stakeholder, academic and/or community-based projects; Financial management including budget development and reporting

Key job-specific competencies


Required knowledge: + Processes of engaging with provincial First Nations groups, Chief and Council, etc.
+ Cultural awareness of the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia and familiarity with Indigenous communities and the issues they face in relation to the public postsecondary system
+ Challenges, opportunities and advances in Indigenous education in Canada and internationally
+ Indigenous laws, historical perspectives and challenges specific to Indigenous students and communities
+ Secondary and postsecondary education systems and structures in Canada including Indigenous-controlled educational institutes/systems
Required skills: + Ability to work cross-culturally, especially across the range of First Nations and urban Indigenous communities
+ Ability to navigate family governance structures and ceremonial protocols of Coast and Straits Salish communities
+ Ability to establish and maintain relationships by working effectively and productively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
+ Ability to work to a high degree of independence in carrying out the responsibilities while also working as an integral part of a team
+ Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
+ Ability to apply analytical thinking and innovation to anticipate, identify and weigh limits, desirables and variables
+ Strong speaking, writing and editing abilities; ability to adapt communication styles to a variety of purposes and audiences
+ Ability to achieve project goals on time while producing deliverables of high quality
+ Ability to work under pressure on several projects, requests and challenges simultaneously
+ This position requires a valid BC driver's license.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.


Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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