On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, Education Unit, the Education Coordinator will serve as a management and technical resource to Ontario First Nations on areas of education, training and pre-school programs.  This service is related to the provision of education support and advocacy services to the First Nations of Ontario.  The Education Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director of the Chiefs of Ontario administration office.

Scope of Work:

The Education Coordinator will be expected to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate through other Education Unit staff, the major activities of the Chiefs of Ontario Education Unit.  They establish the direction taken by the Chiefs of Ontario Education Unit in accordance with policies and terms of reference set out by the First Nation Education Coordination Unit and Special Chiefs Assemblies.

Location:

Toronto or Thunder Bay Offices

Knowledge / Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of First Nations and organizations, as to their political roles, and structure
• Knowledge of First Nation rights, self-government and current First Nation needs and goals in the education of First Nations people and education delivery
• Knowledge of the Canadian political structure of all levels of government (federal/provincial/First Nations)
• Knowledge of current First Nations positions on education and training issues at community, regional and national levels as it pertains to education and training programs
• Possess group facilitation and planning skills
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize government initiatives and related legislation policies, reports, position papers and program services for First Nations
• Ability to communicate accurate information on the First Nations political positions
• Ability to communicate with personnel from all levels of government and First Nation organizations
• Ability to work with First Nations and governments in the development of policies and strategies in the area of education and training, regionally and nationally

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a degree in education or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• This position will require an experienced individual who has a minimum five (5) years of comprehensive work experience and background in First Nation education and training services or delivery of such
• This position will require excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage a limited program budget
• Ability and willingness to travel a must
• Ability to speak a First Nation language an asset
• Candidate must be an independent worker, capable of working under limited supervision and able to work as a team member

Salary:
Negotiable

Application Deadline:
Thursday Noon – May 29, 2008
Note – late applications will not be considered.

Send letter of application demonstrating how you meet the requirements/qualifications, and a resume including three (3) employment references to:

Lori Jacobs
Executive Director
Chiefs of Ontario
Administrative Office:
111 Peter Street, Suite 804
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
Phone: (416) 597-1266
Fax: (416) 597-8365 OR
Email: lorijacobs@coo.org

***Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted***

For a copy of the Education Coordinator job description, please call Sara General at (416) 597-1266.