Indigenous Liaison and Recruitment Specialist

George Brown Polytechnic•Toronto, ON

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Liaison and Recruitment Specialist (“Liaison”) is responsible for the delivery of Indigenous student recruitment for George Brown Polytechnic including, but not limited to, all full and part-time postsecondary programs.

Requirements

Candidate must be Indigenous to Canada (First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis or Inuit)
Three-year Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institute indigenous Studies; Social Work; Education; Community Development; Public Administration; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion /Human Rights; Student Services or related field of education.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in sales/marketing, public relations or recruiting, preferably in a postsecondary education setting; with experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing acquired through courses, certificate (e.g. Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences certificate) or equivalent lived experience.
Experience in sales/marketing, public relations or recruiting, preferably in a postsecondary education setting; with experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
Must have lived experience and demonstrated experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities and/or Indigenous-led agencies.
Experience building and maintaining relationships and engaging/influencing groups and individuals with varying interests.
Experience developing, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies.
Experience with the delivery and support of medium/large-scale events and experience coordinating volunteers during events.
Experience with data collection and analysis through databases and/or customer service management tools.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the Polytechnic’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and independence.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands.
Demonstrated interpersonal and outreach skills.
Able to lift between 20 kg or 44 lbs.
Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic’s priorities on diversity and equity.
Able to travel to cities throughout Ontario for events driving rental vehicle and transporting products.
Able to stay overnight (sometimes weeklong) and drive long hours.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the college’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events (some evenings and weekends).
Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license.
The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

Responsibilities

Develop and implements Indigenous focused recruitment strategies designed to: Showcase George Brown’s 160+ full-time degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs.
Support informed post-secondary decision making for Indigenous learners and their families.
Strengthen pathways from recruitment to application, conversion and early transition
Builds and maintains respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous education partners, guided by principles of relational accountability and Indigenous protocols.
Connect with prospective students in a variety of methods and represents the Polytechnic using culturally responsive approaches consistent with Indigenous protocols and GBP commitments to reconciliation, equity and belonging.
Organize a schedule; make travel and accommodation arrangements; prepares and transports marketing collateral/give-aways/signage; sets up and tears down displays, while using GBP’s resources to best advantage.
Represent the Polytechnic at province-wide events: Ontario College Information Program (CIP), Ontario Polytechnic Dialogues, and degree panels.
Build relationships with Indigenous communities, school boards community org respectful of Indigenous governance and protocols.
Identify and communicate systemic barriers encountered through community engagement, consultations, and recruitment activities.
Manage school relationships, by fostering relationships with feeder high schools across the province, with particular focus on Toronto and surrounding GTA school boards and their Indigenous Education departments.
Create opportunities to work with guidance counsellors and teachers, through periodic meetings, to understand programs offered at the high schools and how they relate to GBP programs and growth areas.
Initiate and/or responds to requests for school visits; secures appointments and organizes visits to best use own time and GBP’s resources.
Participate in school visits, parent/information nights, Ontario Polytechnic Information Fair, as well as other education and career fairs.
Work with other provincial Polytechnic liaisons to plan and execute annual province-wide events: Ontario Polytechnic Information Program (CIP); Ontario Polytechnic Fair (OCF); Ontario Polytechnic Dialogues; Degree Panels; the Pre-Season Liaison Conference and Annual General meetings and events related to recruitment initiatives, such as Pow Wows.
Contributes Indigenous specific expertise to ongoing review of printed material and web content related to Indigenous recruitment activities to ensure accurate representation and cultural responsiveness.
Runs reports and analyzes Indigenous recruitment and enrolment data from OCAS to assess effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
Other duties as assigned.