Position: Two (2) Indigenous Language Revitalization Specialists
Background:
Formed in 1988, Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) is a Tribal Council providing services to nine member communities in Northern Ontario. The organization is dedicated to providing its members with advisory and support services in the areas of communications, economic development, education, finance and business, health, membership and technical services.
The Matawa Education Department supports quality, accessible, community-based educational services for seven Matawa First Nation communities: Aroland, Eabametoong, Ginoogaming, Marten Falls, Neskantaga, Nibinamik, and Webequie First Nations. In addition to providing advisory services to Education Authorities and Matawa First Nation leadership, the Education Department administers post-secondary support services for Matawa First Nations; operates the Matawa Education & Care Centre (MECC), a private secondary school located in Thunder Bay; and coordinates the Student Nutrition Program for 8 schools/sites.
Matawa is inviting applications for two (2) full-time (35 hours/week) positions as Indigenous Language Revitalization Specialist with the Matawa Education Department.
Position Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Education Executive Director and PASS Administrator, the Indigenous Language Revitalization Specialist (ILRS) is responsible for developing the curriculum and delivery model, including applicable training, for language revitalization within the Matawa First Nation communities in Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree. In addition, the ILRS must liaise with various groups within the communities and travel to Matawa First Nation communities to promote the development and ongoing success of the Indigenous Language Revitalization Project.
This contract position is based in Thunder Bay, with travel required by air and/or road to Matawa First Nation communities. The successful applicants will be required to submit a current Criminal Record Check.
Key Job Duties:
Required Competencies:
Language of Work: English as the operating language with fluency in at least one Indigenous language
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
For additional information, including specific qualifications for the position, please view the Job Description at the Matawa website: www.matawa.on.ca.
Salary: $70,000 per annum plus applicable expenses
Benefits: Benefits are available pending successful probationary period evaluation
Closing Date for Applications: Open Until Filled
Please submit a summary of experience and three references or a cover letter with resume and three references to:
Matawa First Nations Management
Attn: Sharon Nate
RE: MATAWA EDUCATION INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION SPECIALIST COMPETITION
200 Lillie St. N
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 5Y2
Fax: (807) 768-3301
Email: education@matawaeducation.ca
Thank you for your interest in working with the Matawa Education Department, however only successful applicants will be contacted.