Competition Number : J0126-0720

Position Title : Indigenous Programs Facilitator

Position Number (Final) : 00508861

Vacancy Type : New Position

Employee Group : Research, Grant & Contract

Job Category : Academic Support and Student Services

Department or Area : Aboriginal Teacher Education P

Location : Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary : $60,775.00 - $74,105.00/Year

Grade : 07 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week : 35

Job Type : Term

Length of term : 13 Months

Shift : 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions : 1

Date Posted : February 13, 2026

Closing Date : March 1, 2026

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Job Summary : Working collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and community partners, the Indigenous Programs Facilitator advances the goals of reconciliation and Indigenization within the Faculty of Education. The position emphasizes student support, cultural engagement, and community relationship building, while contributing to Queen’s University’s broader commitments to equity, inclusion, and Indigenous education.

This position requires occasional travel, including to remote Indigenous communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Student Support

- Provide cultural-based support, advice, and assistance for students, staff, and faculty.
- Assist in organizing social and cultural events that bring staff, students, and faculty together, including events related to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR).
- Run Kairos blanket exercises and cultural safety training.
- Offer smudging to those requesting it, and on a weekly basis run an open smudge activity for anyone in the building to attend.
- Create, supervise, and deliver culturally oriented workshops and courses to students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist in providing workshops to improve cultural capacity and Indigenous knowledge sharing for students, faculty, and staff.
- Build awareness and promote understanding of Indigenous cultural issues and perspectives within the Faculty and University community,



aligning with and contributing to Queen’s University-wide Indigenous initiatives and commitments.
- Conduct outreach to students to provide guidance, encouragement, counselling support, and connection to campus and community-based resources.
- Serve as a central communication hub between Campus-based and Community-based ITEP programs to ensure coordinated student support and consistent information sharing.
- Provide on-site support to students in the ITEP and WISE programs, including mentorship, advocacy, and guidance to promote academic success and well-being.
- Organize ceremonies and cultural events, providing additional support for cultural activities and ensuring respectful practices and cultural protocols are upheld.
- Attend all webinars associated with ITEP Campus-based and Community-based recruitment.
- Work with Marketing and Communications to ensure the Faculty of Education and ITEP social media is current.
- Assist advisory groups, as requested.
- Undertake other projects, as assigned, based on expertise and knowledge base.

Program Facilitation (Campus-based, Community-based ITEP and WISE)

- Provide leadership and guidance for the Campus-based, Community-Based ITEP and WISE programs to foster an inclusive, supportive, and culturally grounded learning environment.
- In consultation with the Associate Dean, Teacher Education, and the Director, contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen Indigenous teacher education and enhance the student experience.
- Collaborate with instructors and academic staff to ensure culturally responsive and student-centered program delivery.
- Support students in navigating academic requirements, course pro

📌 Indigenous Programs Facilitator (Kingston)
🏢 Queens University
📍 Kingston