The Indigenous Education Office is looking for an educational professional with knowledge of, and/or lived experiences within, First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and experience around upholding Indigenous community protocols to fill the role of Education Officer in the Ministry of Education's Indigenous Education Office.
In this role you will be required to visit English language school boards in the Ottawa Region and across the province to provide expertise in the planning, development and implementation of strategies, policies, programs and resources to support access, inclusion and success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners in Ontario's education system.
You will have the opportunity to build relationships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit education partners and key education sector stakeholders to develop and promote collaborative approaches and partnerships that promote and reflect First Nations, Metis and Inuit histories, languages, cultures, contributions, and education needs. This role will give you the opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on Ontario First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth..
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Indigenous education in Ontario to understand how you can support First Nations, Métis and Inuit student achievement and well-being, and all students' understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives and contributions.
About the job
• Monitor and ensure compliance with policy and legislation for elementary and secondary school level education
• Ensure ongoing accountability by school boards for standards of education
• Monitor, assess and report on the effectiveness of the school system and the implementation of ministry policy and programs as related to Indigenous Education
• Participate on regional/provincial committees and task forces
• Promote and support ministry initiatives to First Nation, Métis and Inuit partners.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
Education Knowledge
• You understand the principles, standards and practices at Ontario elementary and secondary school levels, current and emerging education issues, programs and curriculum to provide interpretation and guidance to school boards and schools.
• You can acquire knowledge of the role and objectives of the Indigenous Education Office to monitor program implementation and effectiveness of the province's school system.
Interpersonal, Stakeholder- and Issues Management Skills
• You have well-developed interpersonal, stakeholder management and issues management skills to investigate and anticipate outcomes of new/revised policies and programs, identify issues surrounding various education communities (e.g., First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education partners) and to collaborate with senior board officials.
Communication and Leadership Skills
• You possess effective oral and written communication skills to prepare and present reports, recommendations, and consult with various groups in education, including First Nation, Métis and Inuit partners and school board partners, to facilitate input into policies, guidelines and initiatives.
• You demonstrated leadership skills and professionalism to demonstrate authority and credibility when representing the ministry to schools, school boards and the public.
Analytical and Research Skills
• You have analytical and research skills to assess compliance and ensure accountability of school boards with established education standards and make evidence-based recommendations.
• You can assess the effectiveness of policies and programs, identify shortfalls and make recommendations for improvement.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
These roles come with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that include:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services