Director of Education Competition 2024-124

Director of Education - Competition 2024-124

Secretariat

Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: November 28, 2024

Position Summary

Under the direction of the AMC Executive Director, the Director of Education is the Manitoba First Nations Education Table Lead who is responsible for leading and coordinating AMC education initiatives, including the reassertion of First Nations jurisdiction in the area of Education, and the advocacy, strategic planning, management and the ongoing development of a First Nations education framework with Manitoba First Nations and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a First Nations approach to transform education and reasserts First Nations jurisdiction and develops a renew nation to nation relationship with First Nations and Canada.
• Lead the development of five draft template education laws that reflect Anishinaabe (or Ojibway), Neheto (or Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota traditions, language and culture.
• Work with Canada in developing federal recognition legislation to fully implement First Nations education laws.
• Serve as the AMC representative on all Province of Manitoba, regional and national education initiatives and processes and negotiations.
• Direct and monitor education initiatives to ensure that the initiatives progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets and scope of mandate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of negotiation strategies applicable to specific education issues and/or funding changes.
• Provide advice relative to problem solving and resolution of education issues.
• Prepare and provide written reports on education activities and outcomes achieved for the Grand Chief, AMC Chiefs Committee on Education, AMC senior management, and applicable Working Groups/committees.
• Develop and maintain a communication network of education stakeholders including Chiefs and Councils, education authorities, tribal councils and other organizations involved in First Nations education.
• Establish direction through lobbying to resolve education issues and development of draft resolutions for political consideration and ensure appropriate follow up.
• Liaise with the Manitoba First Nations Executive Directors / Managers of First Nation education initiatives including the MFNERC, and other initiatives and processes.
• Monitor research and policy developments impacting on education.
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports and updates on educational issues.
• Co-ordinate meetings of the Education Directors, Working Groups, and other committees which may be established to address specific education issues.
• Provide assistance in other areas as directed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or equivalent experience with a varied work experience in the field of education.
• Knowledge of First Nations Treaty-Crown relationship and histories and knowledge of constitutional, legal, legislative and political framework that impacts on First Nations.
• Experience working with and comprehensive understanding of Manitoba First Nations, Manitoba First Nations education reform strategies, and the mandate and role of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture, history and issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment.
• Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and able to travel upon request.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying your qualifications with a resume and 2 letters of reference from a previous employer and quote the competition number by 4:00 p.m., November 28, 2024 to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition # 2024-124 in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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