Elder in Residence - Mixalakwila campus Job at North Island College
Posting Number
Posting Number
F0620
Position Information
Division
Access & Regions
Department
Indigenous Education
Supervisor Title
Executive Director, Indigenous Education
Location
Mixalakwila Campus (Port Hardy)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Sessional
If Others, please specify
New Position or Replacement?
New
Position End Date (if temporary)
04/21/2023
Desired Start Date
10/12/2022
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
%
30
Pay Grade
Sessional Faculty Pay Scale - Maximum Step 7
Position Summary
The successful candidate works with the Indigenous Education Department and
Indigenous Education Navigators to provide guidance and supports for Indigenous
students. Elders may also co-deliver workshops, luncheons, and on campus events for
students and staff. Elders are available to meet with students one-on-one, in groups, or
in community to provide culturally relevant supports. The Campus Based Elder will also provide guidance and support for the Awinakola Program. Awi’nakola combines in-class instruction with land-based cultural learning and Indigenous language courses
The Elder acts as a link between local Nation communities and North Island College to
provide direction. The Elder is available for NIC employees and staff who may seek out
guidance in regards to: items of protocol; providing welcomes and territorial
acknowledgements; providing guidance around decolonization, Indigenization, and
reconciliation; attending classes to provide knowledge on their area of expertise; and
more.
The Elders may be asked to sit at college-based Council and Committee meetings to
ensure Indigenous voice is included.
The Elders’ provide support and advice to all areas of the college, including students
and employees. Working with NIC policies and guidelines, the Elders’ primary role is
support for students, and to provide advice and support for NIC’s mandate for
Indigenous education. The Elders’ are members of the NIC Faculty Association, and
unique as respected individuals who ensure indigenous ways of knowing and being
become part of the college community.
Through support, respect, leadership, and walking in a good way the Elders:
- Provide guidance and support for students
- Provide guidance with Indigenous Protocol and enact Protocol when required
- Provide guidance and support for employees
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and be apolitical locally and
- Provide cultural guidance throughout the college
- Provide mentoring as required
- Promote and support the preservation and use of local Indigenous languages
- Participate in the instruction of classes when requested by an instructor
- Assist the college in promoting a welcoming environment for Indigenous people
- Provide cultural and spiritual assistance as requested
- Participate in NIC events such as student orientation, luncheons, graduation,
- Actively support the North Island College mission, vision and values
Position Competencies
- Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Education & Experience
Must be a Indigenous Elder with the respect and recognition of his or her own
community and other communities in mid- to northern Vancouver Island;
learning about cultural ways.
community and other communities in mid- to northern Vancouver Island;
- Good knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local
- A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable;
- An interest in post-secondary education is essential and familiarity with the post-secondary
- Must have the ability to develop rapport with students and be seen as a source of
learning about cultural ways.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Be a good role model and mentor
- Be actively involved in their community
- Be a good listener, a good communicator, and be empathetic
- Be committed to working collaboratively with NIC students, employees and the public
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit a letter of interest or resume that outlines your qualifications and experience in relation to this posting. Please mail or fax to:
Human Resources
North Island College
2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N 8N6
Fax 250-334-5288
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 250-334-5000, ext 4223
Human Resources
North Island College
2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N 8N6
Fax 250-334-5288
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 250-334-5000, ext 4223
Posting Detail Information
Posting Open Date
09/27/2022
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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