Indigenous Engagement Advisor

Indigenous Engagement Advisor (UPDATED POSTING)

Corporate Services- Culture & Inclusion 

Status: Regular Full Time 

Salary: $94,424-$118,028 + a comprehensive benefit package

*Work Mode: Mostly Remote 

We have a new and exciting role for an Indigenous Engagement Advisor (IEA) that will play a key role in facilitating transformative change. The IEA will work out of our Office of Culture & Inclusion and supports the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives. The Region of Peel is invested in establishing meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on respect and shared benefit.  The Indigenous Engagement Advisor will lead key strategic initiatives to make these commitments a reality. 

The Indigenous Engagement Advisor (IEA) will work with service areas and Indigenous community leaders to understand the current state and identify a desired future state that respects the rights and needs of Indigenous peoples.  

Key responsibilities for this role: 

• Provide advice and guidance on Indigenous art and other core exhibits
• Develop a coordinated and effective engagement approach
• Facilitate new relationships and develop partnerships with Indigenous communities
• Provide advice and guidance on improving services for Indigenous communities
• Develop Peel’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan 

This work is very exciting but also large in nature. Keep reading for more details on the exciting work the Advisor will do …

PAMA (Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives):

• Work collaboratively with the PAMA Curator to bring an Indigenous-centered voice to the redesign of the Indigenous gallery “We are Here” and other core exhibits.
• Consulting on exhibit design, assisting in the research and writing of interpretive text, and establishing community connections and identifying opportunities for engagement
• Organize and facilitate respectful dialogues between staff and Indigenous community members by way of community talking circles. These talking circles are intended to provide a space for Indigenous community members to share their thoughts on the current and future relationship PAMA has with Indigenous communities
• Leading community engagement efforts in collaboration with Culture and Inclusion and PAMA staff 

Health & Social well-being:

• Coordinate/facilitate various steering committee meetings where internal and external partners work together to address health disparities and social inequities for Indigenous people in Peel
• Support broader advocacy efforts for Indigenous people outside the boundaries of Peel (e.g. climate justice, health equity)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

To support this work, the Indigenous Engagement Advisor must have a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, principles, traditions, governance, priorities and the needs of Indigenous peoples that cuts across nations.

 What we are looking for the Advisor to have… 

• Lived experience with First Nations, Métis, Inuit or mixed ancestry communities and self-identify as having Indigenous heritage
• Completion of post-secondary education, preferably with a focus on Indigenous Studies, Social Studies, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and/or Arts and Culture
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in Indigenous relations, engagement, social accountability and/or human rights
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities, principles, traditions, and ways of communicating in Ontario
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions, as well as local connections and experiences with Indigenous community groups and agencies
• Critical understanding of decolonization, indigenization of cultural spaces and anti-Indigenous racism
• Ability to communicate and relate to Indigenous people and communities to support dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members
• Broad awareness of emerging and best practices related to Indigenous community engagement within the cultural sphere across Canada
• Strong skills in research and writing to support reports and grant applications
• Previous public sector experience and/or awareness of government policies and their impact on Indigenous people
• Demonstrated project management, organizational skills, and the ability to organize information for public communication purposes
• Exceptional facilitation skills and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English is required

Nice to have but not required…

• Proficiency in French and Indigenous language(s)
• Specialized understanding of arts and culture
• Public sector experience

In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote.  You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario. 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.   

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. 

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.