Indigenous Advisor - Full-time Permanent

BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR

  PERMANENT FULL-TIME INDIGENOUS ADVISOR

GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER   

As one of the area's largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Location :  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), Education Centre

Commencing : As soon as possible

Permanent : 35 hours per week, 12-month position

Salary : $73,430-$85,905/year

Position Summary:

In support of the strategic priorities of Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), the Indigenous Advisor will draw upon their education and lived experiences and perspectives to implement centralized training, building and maintaining relationships with community partners, and coordinating and facilitating learning events for students and/or staff.   The Indigenous Advisor will work closely with other BWDSB staff, Indigenous students, and families in elementary and secondary schools to identify and support the social, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical well-being of students.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide support for student achievement, transitions, and cultural initiatives 
• Work with school and system staff, including attendance counsellors and graduation coaches providing guidance to support Indigenous student achievement and well-being 
• Liaise between school, home, and community social service agencies 
• Provide support to ensure that literacy and numeracy programs reflect an inclusive curriculum, particularly, the perspective of Indigenous peoples 
• Provide support in the development of the Board Action Plan on Indigenous Education 
• Provide support in collaborative inquiries and staff in-service 
• Develop and present professional development related to equity and inclusion 
• Assist with planning and monitoring of land-based summer programming for students
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Experience 

Bluewater District School Board values diversity in the workplace.  Based on the nature of this position, and pursuant to Part II of the special employment guidelines of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge required for the success of this position and its impact to the organization. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify as Indigenous in their application.  

• Secondary School Diploma and Native Education, Counselling Training Program Diploma, or Diploma in Native Education Indigenous Studies, or a related field 
• Relevant experience working with Indigenous partners  

Assets: 

• Demonstrated understanding of strategies that support trauma-informed practices
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and traditional practices 
• Awareness of current political, cultural, and social awareness of issues impacting Indigenous youth 
• Knowledge of community, and social services agencies that serve Indigenous families 
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, experience with behaviour management techniques and strategies including knowledge of conflict resolution 
• Experience working in the education system and knowledge of Ontario's publicly funded schools
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and co-ordinate jobs/tasks to meet deadlines and handle frequent concurrent tasks while adapting to changing situations and priorities 
• Excellent organizational skills with respect to planning, communication, attention to detail, decision making, motivation and problem solving.
• Excellent relationship building skills, sound judgement, sensitivity, and an inclusive approach to building consensus and solving problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Aptitude in computer applications and skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member 

Job Requirements:

• Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to work in all regions of Bluewater District School Board (Bruce and Grey counties)
• Eligible to work in Canada 
• Vulnerable sector police records check, satisfactory to the board

A pplication Process :

Applicants are asked to provide a resume and cover letter.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com/  (all fees for the ATE application process are covered by the Bluewater District School Board ).

Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Equity 
Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff. 

Accommodation 
Bluewater District school board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. 

Wellness 
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.