Reference : P-240234-67

Deadline to apply : September 11, 2026 11:59 PM EDT

KEY : Permanent, full-time

JOB SUMMARY: JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE IS SEEKING AN INDIGENOUS CANDIDATE WORKING UNDER THE GENERAL AUTHORITY AND THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE DEAN OF INDIGENOUS EDUCATION, THE INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVISOR WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE TRANSITION, RETENTION, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND INCLUSION OF FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT STUDENTS.

Duties And Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate the services and programs offered to indigenous students.

Write funding proposals and reports.

Manage the budget.

Provide orientation information to the students including procedures and processes

Develop and oversee educational, cultural, social and entertainment programs and activities for Indigenous students on campus

Collaborate with Student Services and attend biweekly Student Services Chairperson meetings to highlight activities in ISRC

Liaise with JAC teachers, Student Services, Admissions, Registrar's Office, Library and other College Services as required.

Advocate for First Nations and Inuit within the College

Participate in, assist, plan, and/or otherwise support College activities such as Multicultural Week, Orange Shirt Day, Red Dress Event and Moose Hide campaign

Develop ways to increase visibility of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures within the College

Work with College staff and administration to increase sensitivity to unique needs and realities of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and communities.





Coordinate with the Dean of Indigenous Education to ensure participation by most relevant representative in college committees such as ReconciliAction, Crossroads program, Indigenous Education Protocol committees

In conjunction with the Dean of Indigenous Education, maintain contact with sponsoring school boards.

Develop and strengthen links with Indigenous communities, external organizations and consultants.

Represent John Abbott College to external committees and organizations.

Provide psychosocial (mental, emotional, social, and spiritual) support to the students, make referrals to appropriate resources

Provide academic support

Assess individual student needs.

Liaise with teachers to support Indigenous students

Organize a variety of workshops such as study skills, parenting skills, budgeting and cultural safety.

Organize peer and teacher tutoring

Organize social and group building activities

Host and participate in the planning of orientation sessions for potential new students

Participate in job and career fairs.

Maintain statistics and track students' progress.

Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications
Education
Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline.



We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications however, a combination of education, experience, and balanced traditional knowledge, may be considered.

Specific Requirements

As this position directly supports Indigenous students, we are seeking indigenous candidates with lived experience as a member of an Indigenous community, as well as a well informed and nuanced understanding of the lived experiences of indigenous people

Direct experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students and communities

Knowledge of one of the Indigenous languages spoken in Quebec a definite asset

Thorough knowledge of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning, as well as an understanding of the impacts of inter-generational trauma and lived realities a definite asset

Awareness of the specific cultural realities of Quebec Indigenous peoples and nations a definite asset

Excellent human relations, organizational and administrative skills

Strong English communication skills (oral & written)

French language skills an asset

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel); in-house training will be available as needed

In accordance with ministerial directives issued by the Secretariat du Conseil du trésor concerning a freeze on public service recruitment, effective November 1st 2024, applications from employees with regular employment status at the College and within the College network will be prioritized.

John Abbott College adheres to an Equal Access to Employment Program.

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📌 Indigenous Education Advisor - Indigenous Student Resource Centre (Quebec City)
🏢 Cegep John Abbott College
📍 Quebec City