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The opportunity:

The EleV Community Engaged Learning Coordinator is responsible for a program portfolio focused on Indigenous initiatives and programming that support Indigenous students from the UM and Indigenous youth from the wider community. This includes supporting Indigenous student staff in coordinating land-based education programming and facilitating safer spaces and community-building for Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQPIA+ students, where the EleV CEL Coordinator will offer mentorship and supervision grounded in their own nation-specific Indigenous paradigm and pedagogies and the Working in Good Ways framework and resources, as well as connect the Indigenous student staff with mentors and collaborators from the wider Indigenous community.

The EleV CEL Coordinator will also be responsible for identifying sustainable funding opportunities and programming models for existing EleV programming, namely Two-Spirits Talking and Land and Water; exploring partnership and project opportunities with Indigenous campus and community partners, including in Leaf Rapids and other parts of Northern Manitoba and with the Social Justice Hub in CEL; and developing a grant proposal for a second five-year program supporting Indigenous youth

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

• Undergraduate degree from a relevant discipline, such as Indigenous Land-Based Education, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education, Inner-City Social Work, Community Development, etc. is required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years' directly related experience in educational program coordination is required.
• Experience facilitating or teaching Indigenous land-based education is required.
• Experience facilitating Indigenous youth programming is required.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations and/or Métis communities and Indigenous organizations is required.
• Existing campus and/or community connections and relationships with Indigenous communities are required.
• Demonstrated experience in successful community consultation, proposal development, and grant writing is required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering sustainable programs is required.
• Knowledge and experience with program assessment and evaluation is required.
• Demonstrated experience mitigating and managing ethical and sustainability issues in Indigenous community engagement is required.
• Experience working with budgets and spreadsheets is required.
• Experience coordinating travel logistics is required.
• Experience training, mentoring, and supervising junior staff is required.
• Lived experiences reflecting the program portfolio is required.
• Experience with student development theory, especially as it relates to Indigenous students, is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of student services offered at the University of Manitoba is preferred.
• Must be able to quickly establish a strong and personal rapport with Indigenous students, community members, and partners.
• Must have effective leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor student staff.
• Proven creativity, initiative, and effectiveness in creating programs and services that benefit Indigenous students and community partners are required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Must be able to work well with others in collaborative environments.
• Must have a caring, creative, and flexible approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to develop, plan and execute complex projects with limited supervision required.
• Effective time management, record keeping, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality with respect to all communications and records to the extent protected under the law and statements of ethical practice is required.
• Assessment and evaluation skills are required.
• Risk management skills are required.
• Proficiency with Apple and Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 and Google Suite applications are required.
• Fluency in a local Indigenous language, such as Nêhiyawêwin is preferred.
• Knowledge of design and publishing programs is an asset, including Canva and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must have physical stamina, ability to carry up to 50lbs, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Closing Date: September 29, 2025

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $28.83-$40.63 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person