Indigenous Learning Advisor - Métis Nation

Duties
This position delivers the Indigenous Awareness Learning Series training initiatives for the Indigenous Support and Awareness Office (ISAO) implemented in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #57. This provides an opportunity to create and design your own sessions in a dynamic learning environment.This position reports to the Manager of the Indigenous Support and Awareness Office.

Work environment
The Indigenous Support and Awareness Office (ISAO) works to improve relationships with, and benefits for, Indigenous Peoples.ISAO helps AAFC support Indigenous participation in agriculture by:•enhancing the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students through the Indigenous Student Recruitment Initiative;
•creating awareness and learning opportunities for federal government employees through the Indigenous Awareness Learning Series;
•providing Indigenous and non-Indigenous AAFC staff with cultural supports that include contact with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous community members;
•providing leadership and strategic advice to stakeholders on Indigenous awareness topics, while making recommendations on all aspects of initiative planning, management and delivery issues
•supporting the Indigenous Network Circle;
•providing a cultural gathering and meeting space at the Mikinàk lodge, located on the Central Experimental Farm.

Intent of the process
This process is intended to permanently fill one (1) Learning Advisor position within AAFC’s Indigenous Support and Awareness Office (ISAO). This position requires Métis Nation knowledge and lived experience. In support of our initiatives to further reconciliation through our departmental Indigenous Learning Series, first consideration will be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to the Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples employment equity group.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples, AAFC is committed to hiring more Indigenous Peoples into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians. Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self-identify.Only online applications will be accepted. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the hiring organization listed below.

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Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a certification in adult education training, at department time and expense, within three (3) years of being appointed.

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Education:
• Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).

Experience:
• Experience developing a Métis Nation awareness learning session.
• Experience delivering training to a live audience in-person or virtually.
• Experience advising management on Red River Métis history, governance, and current priorities.
• Experience working within the Métis Nation Homeland.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the History of the Red River Métis.

Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Thinking Things Through
• Planning and Organizing
• Working Effectively With Others

Ability:
• Ability to develop and deliver Indigenous Awareness training.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

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Education
• Certification in Adult Educational training.

Organizational Needs:
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.The position is part of the Indigenous Support and Awareness Office (ISAO) , and these positions require Indigenous (First Nations, Métis Nation and Inuit) knowledge and lived experience. In support of our initiatives to further reconciliation through our departmental Indigenous Awareness Learning Series (IALS), first consideration will be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to the Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples employment equity group.

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Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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