Competition Number: REQ 5671

　　 TITLE: Manager, Indigenous Curriculum

　　 DIVISION: Provost Office

　　 SALARY: Payband 11, $88,308 to $110,384

　　 LOCATION: 230 Richmond Street East

　　 STATUS: Full Time Admin

　　 EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

　　 CLOSING: Open until filled.

　　 Land Acknowledgement

　　George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

　　 Equity Statement

　　George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

　　 GBC Vision

　　To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

　　 Position Description:

　　Reporting to the Senior Manager - Program Planning & Development and working closely with both Indigenous Initiatives and the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS), this role will play a critical role in integrating Indigenous curriculum using Indigenous pedagogy frameworks and practices. The Manager will support the vision, mission, values, and strategic direction of the College, and contribute to positive, inclusive, supportive, and student-focused team environments of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Work with staff and faculty to support the objectives of the college-wide Indigenous strategy and Anti-racism Action Plan as they relate to academic quality assurance, program design, and curriculum development.

　　Prepare and execute deliverables related to implementing Indigenous curriculum and equity initiatives. Ensure alignment of these deliverables to academic quality resources and tools based on relevant legislation, and best and emerging practices.

　　Identify relevant Indigenous educational frameworks, philosophies, ways of knowing and other indigenous philosophies, and support the college in embedding curriculum related to traditional knowledge (including oral traditional, ecological, traditional medicine, celestial navigation, and/or other relevant sets of knowledge, etc.).

　　Provide updates to assess ongoing curriculum development needs.

　　Facilitate program quality assurance processes, program reviews, and program development and renewal processes using established standards and Indigenous education frameworks and strategies.

　　Other related duties as assigned.

　　Educational and Experience Requirements:

　　Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in any of the following fields: Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum and/or Instructional Design, Policy Administration, Higher Education Administration or equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience, with combined expertise in Indigenous knowledge, decolonization, social justice, equity studies, anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices.

　　Lived experience as Indigenous to Turtle Island, or as a first nations, Inuit, or Metis person.

　　Minimum five (5) years of professional and/or academic experience engaging with issues of decolonization, reconciliation, race, racism, and anti-racism.

　　Minimum five (5) years of experience in leadership, project and change management and policy / program development.

　　Background as an educator (education and development, teaching), preferably at the post-secondary level, including course and program design, as well as some form of web-enhanced, hybrid, or fully online delivery.

　　Theoretical and practical expertise in inclusive pedagogies, decolonization, anti-racism pedagogical design, including the incorporation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in program and course development and renewal.

　　Expertise in indigenous curriculum design and development.

　　Experience embedding curriculum into post-secondary curriculum practices that address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action.

　　Experience engaging non-Indigenous employees in reconciliation work.

　　Proven track record in working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations in Canada.

　　Familiarity with human rights legislation (including the Ontario Human Rights Code, relevant provisions of the Education Act and Regulations, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Bill 132, Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, etc.).

　　Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, and additional training and/or Learning Management Systems software.

　　Skills and Attributes:

　　Ability to assess barriers to access and inclusion within curriculum design and understand rights and responsibilities in reference to relevant policies and legislation (e.g., GBC policies, AODA, Human Rights Code).

　　Proven ability to work under pressure to meet frequent deadlines; flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change.

　　Ability to oversee the design and implementation of learning programs, including the use of Learning Management Systems, like Brightspace.

　　Demonstrated expertise in facilitation, mediation, conflict management and engaging in difficult conversations.

　　Ability to translate strategic priorities into specific goals and tactics.

　　Project management expertise with data analysis skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to review policy and develop and implement assessment tools.

　　Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels in the organization.

　　Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

　　Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.

　　 Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

　　 Notes:

　　The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. GBC employees, please use https://adfs.georgebrown.ca/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration. About Us:

　　George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work . See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA's top employers .

　　Why work here?

　　George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

　　George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [email protected] confidentially.