Director, Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation Strategy

Job description

About NPower Canada

NPower Canada is a charitable organization that creates pathways to economic prosperity for Canada’s underserved youth and adults by launching them into meaningful and sustainable digital careers. NPower Canada operates from coast to coast in Canada, while our sister entity operates widely across the US.

As a national employment program, NPower Canada provides employers with access to a pipeline of eager, diverse and job-ready talent who are equipped with in-demand digital skills and are primed to succeed in the workplace.

As part of our corporate culture, we pride ourselves in innovation and continuous improvement, actively encouraging employees to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the forefront.

NPower Canada is a certified Great Place to Work® in 2023 and named a 2023 Best Workplace™ for Giving Back.

What We Offer:
● Flexible work hours based on your function, promoting work-life balance. Our work environment is a hybrid of in-office and remote work, depending on your role and project requirements
● Comprehensive extended health care coverage with 100% premium cost paid by the employer
● A retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
● Opportunities for career development and tuition reimbursement
● A clear path for career advancement within a growing organization
● An equipment allowance and provided computer equipment
● Starting annual vacation of three weeks, with additional paid time off during the final week of December
● Generous paid Federal and Provincial holidays, personal days, and sick leave.

POSITION SUMMARY

In its organization-wide Reconciliation Action Plan (‘RAP’), NPower Canada has committed to addressing several Calls to Action (#7,10, 11-14, 92) and components of UNDRIP. This commitment, at a strategic and programmatic level, involves redressing historical, structural, and systemic issues that negatively impact Indigenous communities.

Required experience and qualifications

Who You Are:
● Five (5)+ years’ recent related experience working for or with Indigenous organizations/programs including interacting and developing partnerships with Indigenous people, communities and the organizations that serve them
● Post Secondary degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Law or a related discipline or equivalent experience engaging with Indigenous governments, communities and organizations
● Experience facilitating discussions, leading to consensus and long term partnership with diverse groups (e.g., Indigenous communities and organizations, senior managers, councils, officials, and other decision influencers)
● Understanding of Canadian Indigenous history, relations and current issues including knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Strong understanding of Indigenous national organizations and governance structures and processes
● Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and knowledge of Indigenous protocols, governance structures, and community dynamics, with a commitment to cultural safety and humility.
● Experience in directing outcomes-based programs supportive of Indigenous priorities, with a strong track record of managing teams to achieve and exceed KPIs
● Familiarity with Indigenous employment and training programs, post-secondary education systems, and workforce development strategies is an asset.
● Exceptional people management skills; demonstrated ability to coach managers and directors in effectively leading, mentoring and inspiring teams
● Demonstrated ability to manage people and teams remotely, putting systems, processes and best practices in place that facilitate open communication, trust and accountability
● Proficient in outcomes-focused data analysis, reporting and evaluation; applied knowledge of CRM databases such as Salesforce is required
● Experienced at supporting teams

Job posting period

Until 2024-09-30 at 00:00