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Events Coordinator - (992060.6)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Vice-President Indigenous

Posting Close Date

11 June 2023

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$59,897.00 - $77,880.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

SG8

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Hospitality

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria\'s largest employers and one of Canada\'s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria\'s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

In accordance with the University\'s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s). Candidates from the group(s) who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

• Indigenous Peoples

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $59,897- $66,034 starting salary determined by the PEA

Performance range: starting salary to max of $77,880 is available through annual performance increases.

• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) builds upon the principles and values articulated in both the University of Victoria\'s Strategic and Indigenous plans. For Indigenous people, these plans make a commitment to education that redresses the historical and continued barriers that accessing and participating in post-secondary education has created. The IACE office is committed to building and strengthening respectful relationships with Indigenous communities locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The office strives to create an extraordinary academic and culturally responsive environment, where students, staff, faculty and community members experience the university as a welcoming, supportive, safe environment in which Indigenous values, language and culture are evident.

Reporting to the IACE Associate Director, the Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and administration of IACE events. As the IACE Events Coordinator, the position will also participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of community and university events. This position is a key resource to campus staff providing provide advice and guidance on planning and coordination of Indigenous events, or Indigenous components of events, they are hosting.

This position together with other IACE staff works as a team ensuring the sharing of relevant and timely information and engaging in informal team interactions and formal team meetings in order to contribute to coordination and team effectiveness. As with all IACE staff, the Events Coordinator participates in learning and professional development opportunities and contributes to knowledge exchange and quality improvement initiatives.

Of critical importance to this position is an intimate knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Cultural competency, including an in-depth understanding of colonization, decolonization, land issues, cultural protocols, and settler/Indigenous relationships is essential.

This position will support programs, initiatives and events hosted by IACE that may take place in the evenings or on the weekends and requires the ability and willingness to work these hours as required.

Job Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor\'s degree plus 2 years of event planning and management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge requirements:

• Colonization and the myriad of issues that arise from colonization i.e. racism, mental health, addiction.
• Local Indigenous communities\' history and social circumstances.
• Indigenous issues, particularly as they relate to post-secondary education and local Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of appropriate protocol with Indigenous communities and organizations, particularly Coast Salish.

Additional Skill requirements:

• Ability to work cross-culturally, in particular across the range of urban and First nations communities.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous students, Elders and community members.
• Work and communicate effectively orally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, make decisions independently, be self-motivated, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and excellent knowledge of MS Office Programs is a requirement including experience with desk top publishing software

Territory acknowledgement

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Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

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Accessibility Statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

University of Victoria