Job Description

Position Summary

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Cambrian College's Student Life Department has an immediate requirement for a Cambrian Indigenous Student Circle (CISC) E-Naabiisjeget (Mentor) on a regular part time, 24 hours a week basis

Duties and Responsibilities

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Reporting to the Manager of Student Life, the incumbent will act as a stable source of guidance, and support for the Cambrian Indigenous Student Circle (The Circle), a self-determining student governing body, whose membership changes every year. They will also:



Oversee the development and implementation of onboarding procedures, providing dedicated training and mentorship that ensures the continuity of knowledge by documenting operational processes and institutional memory Facilitate regular meetings to track progress and support collaboration, guiding the group in the use of their established consensus-based protocols Guide the Circle in the student-led development of a strategic, year-long calendar of programs and events ensuring all initiatives are culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive to the holistic needs of Indigenous students Oversee the successful execution of all programs, taking the lead on logistical components and handling all administrative and accounting tasks related to program and event delivery Act as steward of the Circle's history and decisions by overseeing the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records of Circle gatherings, key decisions and initiatives Create and manage project timelines and workback schedules to ensure clarity and accountability for all initiatives In partnership with the Circle's E-Niigaanzid (Leader) and the Manager of Student Life, contribute to the strategic development of the annual operating budget, and monitor and report on budget usage to ensure effective allocation of funds and materials Act as the key liaison with the college's finance and procurement offices to ensure all contractual and financial processes are seamless and compliant

Qualifications

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Required:

Must have a minimum of a 2-Year Diploma in field such as Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration or a related field. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application

education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application)
Must have 2 years' experience in a position which will provide the essential skills and abilities to fulfil the requirements of this role. Must have a connection to Northern Ontario Indigenous communities and a strong understanding of FNMI culture (e.g Anishnaabe culture) Must have lived experience as a member of an Indigenous community Must have specialized knowledge of Indigenous governance models (e.g consensus-based decision making) and demonstrated competency in restorative practices Must have experience with leadership development, program development and budget management

Assets/Preferred:

A specialization or focus on Indigenous relations, governance, or community development The following professional certificates are highly desirable: + Certification in Mediation,
+ Conflict Resolution, or Restorative Justice Practices
+ Training in Mental Health First Aid, and Training in Trauma-Informed Practice

Having skills in the following areas would also be highly desirable; cultural fluency, advanced group facilitation, cross-cultural navigation, software proficiency, and community development

Required Information

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To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

Educational documents + WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University

Cambrian College is in the process of formulating a policy on confirmation of Indigenous identity. As an interim step, applicants who are selected to interview and/or who are offered employment and who self-identify as Indigenous will be asked to confirm their Indigenous identity. This will be done by asking the applicant to furnish the following:

The name and location Indigenous Nation or community to which the applicant belongs*
In the absence of naming an Indigenous Nation, a detailed statement of self-declaration outlining lived experiences, ongoing connections to a contemporary Indigenous Nation or community, and a statement of how the applicant or the applicant's family came to lose their connection to a contemporary Indigenous Nation or community.*

Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to provide any documentation that they have verifying their Indigenous identity. Examples include membership / citizenship cards or letters of confirmation or support from Indigenous Nations. Applicants may be asked to provide community references to assist in confirmation of Indigenous Identity. All information will be held in confidence.