Lead language revitalization and lifelong learning strategies as Director with the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa, Ontario. Permanent full time employment.

The experienced Director leads AFN’s Language and Learning sector and supervises its team. The position advances First Nations-led approaches to language revitalization, reclamation, transmission, protection, education, and lifelong learning. It aligns sector priorities with AFN mandates, leadership direction, and Chiefs-in-Assembly resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the Languages and Learning team

Develop multi-year strategies and annual work plans

Provide strategic policy advice and recommendations

Represent AFN in national and international forums





Manage sector resources and budget

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in education, Indigenous languages, political science, or related field

At least seven years working with First Nations politics and policies

Five years of leadership or management experience

Superior writing, interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills

Knowledge of Indigenous languages is an asset

Direct AFN’s language and learning priorities through strategic leadership, policy development, advocacy, and First Nations engagement.

📌 Director First Nations Languages Learning (Montreal)
🏢 Assembly of First Nations / Assemblée des Premières Nations
📍 Montreal