Job Overview

Coordinate and implement joint work plan initiatives under the Education Partnership Program to enhance the quality, accessibility, and retention rates of First Nations student education.

Salary: up to $81,468 annually based on qualifications

Location: Any KOBE office (Thunder Bay, Balmertown, Sioux Lookout, OR Dryden)

Responsibilities:

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as a direct liaison between KOBE, member First Nation communities
- Coordinate activities set out in the EPP Joint Work Plan / Joint Implementation Plan.
- Represent KOBE and participating First Nations at EPP Partnership Table meetings and NAN education forums.

Program Coordination & Student Support Initiatives

- Plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate EPP initiatives focused on student transition, retention, literacy, and academic success.
- Facilitate joint educational initiatives between provincial board schools and First Nation schools (e.g., Pelican Falls First Nation High School, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, and KiHS).
- Share information, resources, and best practices across partner organizations to support culturally responsive pedagogy and student transitions.

Reporting, Work Planning & Documentation

- Prepare progress reports, status updates, briefing notes, and year-end reporting for EPP committees and funding partners.
- Assist with proposal development, work plan drafting, budget tracking, and program reporting requirements.
- Maintain complete documentation and compliance with program guidelines.

Community & Cultural Integration

- Support the integration of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, languages (Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, Cree), and land-based learning within program frameworks.




- Facilitate engagement with Local Education Authorities (LEAs), parents/guardians, and community leadership.

Qualifications: Education: Degree or diploma in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)

Experience: 3+ years in education administration, Indigenous education program delivery, or project management within First Nations organizations or school boards

Key Skills:

- In-depth understanding of First Nations education systems, governance models, and provincial school board frameworks in Ontario
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning, report writing, and stakeholder collaboration
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and public presentation skills
- Proficiency in office applications (MS Office and virtual meeting tools)

Assets & Additional Requirements:

- Ability to speak an Indigenous language (Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, or Cree) is typically considered a solid asset
- Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to remote fly-in First Nation communities as needed
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check

Hiring preference is given to members of KO First Nations and secondly to Indigenous individuals from outside KO First Nations. Qualified members of First Nations are encouraged to apply. COVID-19 immunization is a condition of employment.

Apply with a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to [email protected]

Only applications sent to the above email address will be reviewed.

Pay: Up to $81,468.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 EPP Coordinator / Liaison Officer (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Keewaytinook Okimakanak
📍 Thunder Bay