Anishinaabemowin Specialists

May 7, 2024

Employment Opportunity

Are you looking for change or working towards personal and professional growth?  Consider joining our team!

  • We offer Anishinaabe Aadziwin and Anishinaabemowin learning opportunities for employees to support personal wellness and growth.
  • We contribute to employee benefits.
  • We match employee retirement savings plan contributions up to a maximum.
  • We participate in the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan.
  • There is a two-week paid winter closure in December annually.
  • Work a 4-day work week in the months of July and August annually.

If these benefits interest you and you want to join a team that creates a place of learning that supports and inspires students through lifelong learning opportunities, call us today!  We are seeking a valuable team member for Indigenous Anishinaabemowin Specialists to work with the Quality Assurance Team.

ANISHINAABEMOWIN SPECIALISTS

1– FULL-TIME POSITION TO AUGUST 2026

1– PART-TIME POSITION TO AUGUST 2026

Classification:    SP3 Business Services Specialist – Salary Grade Band I

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for assisting in the development of a comprehensive, community-led language development of 6-8 accredited early learning and childcare professional development micro-credentials in Anishinaabemowin.  This position includes supporting the ongoing education and training of IELCC leaders, management, and staff. The development of the plan will include the Quality improvement planning team, community members, leadership, language champions, other departments, and community partners.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated oral and written Anishinaabemowin fluency.
  • A minimum of one year experience in development or supporting the development of curriculum.
  • Experience in instruction of Anishinaabemowin would be considered an asset.
  • Experience in transcribing and translating curriculum lessons and content into Anishinaabemowin would be considered an asset.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

  • Working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Office suite (outlook, MS word).
  • Willingness to learn to navigate communication tools within the organization like MS Teams and SharePoint.
  • Knowledge of Anishinaabek culture and traditions.
  • Ability to work independently in-office and when working remotely.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca for a FULL job description to provide the scope and an understanding of this position’s responsibilities.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Please note: the successful candidate must be willing to travel when required, possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license, and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Interested individuals can send a complete application package that consists of:

Cover letter, a detailed resume, three (3) current (within one year) references listed, two of which must be professional, and written permission to contact references.  The successful candidate will be required to provide a current Criminal Reference Check.

Applications can be received marked confidential through email at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca, or by mail, to:

Kenjgewin Teg

“HR – Anishinaabemowin Specialist”

c/o Director of Human Resources

374A Hwy. 551, P.O. Box 328, M’Chigeeng, ON   P0P 1G0

Late applications and incomplete application packages will not be considered. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note:  Kenjgewin Teg’s Fitness for Duty Program is implemented and designed to promote developing and maintaining the highest possible levels of worker health and safety in an efficient and productive workplace.

Please note:  Kenjgewin Teg has taken steps to ensure the organization is inclusive within the school community. This includes the shared practice of the First Nation tradition of smudging.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1987.