INDIGENOUS LEARNERS PROJECT LEAD
Executive
Location: Lac La Biche Campus
Job number: 24-086
Position type: Full-time Term until June 30, 2026
Posting date: May 26, 2025
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing date: Until a suitable candidate is found
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is seeking an Indigenous Learners Project Lead to support student success across its seven campuses. Reporting to the Vice President, People and Culture, this role will identify service gaps, promote existing supports, and help build a community-based learner support inventory. The Project Lead will work closely with First Nations, Métis Settlements, and community partners to understand the unique needs of Indigenous learners. They will also explore funding opportunities and contribute to the development of wraparound services that reflect the College’s commitment to reconciliation, inclusion, and long-term student success. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with college, community leaders, and service providers to develop strategies that address service gaps and strengthen student support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, service providers, and educational stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support for student success.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of wraparound services available to students in Northeastern Alberta communities.
- Partner with local organizations, governments, and educational entities to expand and enhance the scope and reach of student support services.
- Identify and document community resources, services, and initiatives that may contribute to student success.
- Research and identify grant opportunities to secure funding for expanding or enhancing community-based student support services.
- Prepare regular updates and reports on the progress of gap assessments, community service mapping and grant opportunities
- Prepare and present findings on gaps and solutions in a report to community partners and the college.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree or diploma in education, social services, community development, or related field with relevant experience.
- Minimum two years working with diverse communities, preferably in education.
- Strong understanding of challenges faced by students in remote/rural communities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in grant writing and securing funding is an asset.
- Established credibility in Indigenous communities and education sectors.
- Knowledge of Indigenous issues in Alberta, including impacts on student support and recruitment.
- Direct experience working with Indigenous Peoples in education.
- Strong writing, public speaking, and MS Office skills.
- Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent experience.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a police information check that meets with the satisfaction of the College.
As an employee at the College, you will benefit from generous paid time off, participation in the College pension and benefits plans and have access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
We acknowledge that Portage College's service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.
Portage College has been serving the region for over 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.