Indigenous Employment and Training Advisor (EDI 40871)

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Office of the President

Location: London

Employment Group: Support

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay Details: $36.19 per hour. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Occasional weekends and evenings as required to attend conferences, events, and training.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

Note: This is an Initiatives/Opportunities full-time position ending March 31, 2024 with the possibility of an extension up to a maximum of 24 months.

About the 50-30 Challenge: Fanshawe College has been selected as one of Colleges and Institutes Canada’s regional hubs for the 50-30 Challenge. The 50-30 Challenge is an initiative between the Government of Canada, Canadian businesses, and organizations. The goal of the program is to challenge Canadian organizations to increase the representation and inclusion of equity-deserving groups within their workplaces. This is an exciting contract opportunity to contribute to Fanshawe’s and the 50-30 Challenge’s mission to foster a sense of belonging in our communities.

Duties: Reporting to the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Senior Advisor, Indigenous Education and Development, the Indigenous Employment and Training Advisor will be a key member of Fanshawe’s 50-30 Challenge Hub team. The Training Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact for clients of Fanshawe’s regional hub (i.e., participating organizations and businesses of the 50-30 Challenge) and provide mentorship, coaching, and training services to organization leaders. The Training Advisor will provide support to organizations seeking to enhance representation of equity-deserving groups, with a focus on First Nations, Métis and Inuit employment.

The Training Advisor supports Challenge Participants to identify their employment equity goals, anticipate and assess learning needs, prepare learning sessions/supports/events, facilitate learning in multiple modes of delivery, and correspond with Challenge Participants about their learning objectives. The incumbent will combine their significant knowledge of decolonization, Indigenization, and EDI principles and rich experience of facilitation to provide quality and effective service to Challenge Participants through Fanshawe’s regional hub.

Given the subject matter of the required training and education, this position is open only to candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit. Self-indication as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit is a mandatory requirement of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary 3-year diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or other Social Justice program, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing and delivering a variety of learning materials for adult learners using all modes of delivery (face-to-face, online and hybrid)
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
• Extensive knowledge and application of adult education principles
• Demonstrated experience implementing successful equity and inclusion initiatives
• Demonstrated experience supporting and working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
• In-depth knowledge of EDI, decolonization, and Indigenization principles
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of equity, decolonization, intersectionality, unconscious bias, power, privilege, systemic barriers, and social justice
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant equity legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

How to Apply:

For more information and how to apply, please visit the Fanshawe College website at: https://jobs.fanshawec.ca/

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Recruitment Coordinator leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.