Community Connections Indigenous Advisor

NorQuest College•Edmonton, AB

5d•CA$2,205 - CA$2,864•Hybrid

About The Position

At NorQuest College, the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program fulfills the “we’ll meet you where you’re at” commitment to newcomer students by offering a wide variety of language/settlement/essential skills/Indigenous programming, scheduling, and delivery modes as well as comprehensive student support options that meet the varied needs of our diverse newcomer student population, with the ultimate goal of helping them build social capital, and empower them to become self-sufficient, independent, and active members of the community and labour market. The LINC program is passionately committed to creating a positive educational learner experience in a welcoming environment committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and decolonization. NorQuest College is searching for someone dedicated to supporting these efforts to join their LINC team as a full-time Community Connections Indigenous Advisor. This role requires demonstrable expertise, formal qualifications, a passion for supporting the newcomer students’ settlement process, experience and understanding in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices, and creating vibrant and welcoming educational environments.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in settlement studies, social work, social sciences and humanities, or related discipline or experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working, and communicating effectively, with newcomers from diverse backgrounds and/or collaborating with community partners for whom English is an additional language
Understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion as well as anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices
Knowledge of Canada’s colonial history and its impact on Indigenous communities
Strong knowledge of Indigenous community resources

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships between LINC students, community members, and partner organizations, including Indigenous communities
Collaborate with program leadership and Elders to ensure activities reflect program goals and incorporate Indigenous perspectives, culture, and ways of life
Promote the program and recruit participants through meaningful engagement with community and sector partners
Foster connections between students and diverse community groups, supporting cultural understanding and integration
Plan and coordinate community-based learning activities, such as exercises and field trips, that promote shared knowledge and exposure to Indigenous and local community topics
Organize and deliver weekly Community Connections webinars, including sessions highlighting Indigenous communities, culture, and lived experiences
Support opportunities for students to build social capital, cultural awareness, and ongoing relationships within both Indigenous and broader community networks
Prioritize student and community learning needs while managing multiple timelines and competing priorities
Work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams, leadership, and external community partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, instructors, Indigenous Elders, and community organizations
Coordinate and deliver community engagement activities, including field trips and learning events
Communicate and collaborate with instructors on needs assessments, scheduling, and program planning
Seek guidance from Indigenous Elders and support the inclusion of Indigenous learning across programming
Follow policies, procedures, and best practices to resolve issues, while using leadership as a resource
Contribute to program operations, reporting, goal reviews, and continuous improvement through innovation and professional development