Please note that short-listed candidates may be asked to participate in an Indigenous substantiation process. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives was established in response to the U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee’s final report, Answering The Call: Wecheehetowin. The Office’s mandate is to support and guide the U of T community as it continues to work towards reconciliation.

Efforts are directed towards listening, coordinating, advising, and collaborating with academic and non-academic communities in addressing the Calls to Action. The Office intersects with areas such as teaching and learning, student experience, Faculty and staff recruitment and engagement, and community-based research. The Office also conducts a regular environmental scan, produces a report to establish the impact and progress of Indigenous Initiatives on campus, and manages the activities of the Council of Indigenous Initiatives and the Elder’s Circle.

The incumbent is responsible for leading and/or coordinating initiatives that support the University’s vision, strategic priorities, and objectives that develop and enhance Indigenous presence, supports and programming; fostering relationships and building partnerships with appropriate communities and organizations; developing and implementing activities and projects that advance the University’s commitments as laid out in relevant UofT Plans, policies, guidelines, and reports, including Answering the Call – Wecheehetowin: Reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives, while supporting the vision of the Director, Indigenous Research Network the Assistant Director, Indigenous Research Network (IRN)



is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the development, coordination, and advancement of the Indigenous Research Network that supports Indigenous researchers, Knowledge Holders, community members and colleagues doing research in and with Indigenous communities. Working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, researchers, institutional and external partners, the Assistant Director will foster meaningful relationships, promote ethical research practices, and advance Indigenous research priorities.

The Assistant

Director will champion and strengthen opportunities for collaboration and partnership that contribute to meaningful outcomes for Indigenous communities. University degree required, professional or post graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D) an asset, or equivalent in education and experience. Minimum four (4) years’ experience in a University setting in progressively senior positions.

Extensive experience with the University and knowledge of University policies and procedures and an understanding of the University’s organizational structure, including its governance. Knowledge about media (including traditional, new and social media), protocol, diplomacy and excellent understanding of the University’s mission and intersection with the broader community. Minimum five (5) years related experience working within Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)



communities/agencies in a project management, human resources /community development role.

Experience working with Knowledge Keepers, learners, faculty, and staff, and an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the University’s community. Minimum six (6) years of project management (leading, organizing and tracking the outcomes of complex and multi-stakeholder projects) and senior executive assistant experience required, preferably within a post-secondary or government environment. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (must be able to set up templates and macros in Word and Excel, set up Excel spreadsheets and graphics, and prepare sophisticated PowerPoint presentations).

Internet, Acrobat, scheduling software and familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint an asset. Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with individuals at all levels within the University as well as externally, including students, staff, faculty and community partners. ability to deal with senior University Officers in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building; superior organizational skills in planning, project management and task coordination; Must embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral component of a quality university experience. Solid knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report.

Demonstrated relationships with services agencies within Indigenous communities and/or urban centres and governments. Competence in an Indigenous language a definite asset.

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