##About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

##About Us

About the Lab: The Otekhnòtshera Ratirihwisaks Etho:onhwentsyáke (OTEKH) is a new research lab at Visual
Arts (Western University) that will facilitate key activities and long-term initiatives focused on advanced
Indigenous arts and technology research; it functions in conjunction with Indigenous Studies, the Wampum
Learning Lodge and Indigenous organizations in the region. Hybrid in character, multidisciplinary in scope, and
innovative in ambition, Otekh is the central hub for Indigenous-led research-creation activities at Western,
supporting all projects and initiatives related to artistic production, student training, dissemination and
public/community engagement. Core research-creation areas include: media arts production; 3d scanning and
data visualization; artificial intelligence; virtual reality applications; video & audio installations.

About the Global Programme: Abundant Intelligences is an ambitious, large-scale six-year research program
exploring how to integrate Indigenous Knowledges and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. It is conducted by
an international research team, co-directed by Prof. Jason Lewis at the Indigenous Futures Research Centre
(IFRC) at Concordia University, Montreal, and Prof. Hemi Whaanga at Massey University in New Zealand.
The research team currently consists of 48 co-investigators and collaborators at 13 universities/research
institutes and 8 community-based organizations in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. The
Haudenosaunee POD is located in the OTEKH Lab at Western University and focuses on integrating
Haudenosaunee knowledge and AI. The POD's research activities are focused on the Lawson Site and
community engagement in Six Nations of the Grand River. The POD is currently engaged in expanding
community engagement in the region.

##Responsibilities

In consultation with the Department Manager and the Pod Co-Directors, the Abundant Intelligences Haudenosaunee Pod Coordinator:

• Conducts financial management of operational and project budgets, grants, expense reports, and contracts for professional and research staff

• Prepares and analyzes periodic financial statements, budget reviews and reconciliation of lab accounts

• Reviews and analyzes expenses charged to lab accounts to ensure that University policies and Funding Source requirements are respected

• Acts as a liaison and a resource person for internal and external stakeholders for dossiers

• Performs any other tasks related in support of the proper financial functioning of projects or as required but the POD/Lab Director

• Assists in overseeing the general operations of the lab/Pod

• Assists in overseeing the strategic research direction of the lab/Pod, in consultation with the stakeholders

• Assists with the lab/Pod budget, and annual reports (to the director, and to Steering Committee)

• Assists with maintaining good relationships across the lab/Pod

• Helps ensure the research program aligns with those of Otekh lab and the Abundant Intelligences networks, the Executive Council and the Steering Committee

• Oorganizes lab/Pod meetings, and helps create meeting agendas

• Provides note taking and record keeping (general) for reporting

• Collates POD reporting to send to AbINT management team

• Collates documentation of events, happenings and research activities from POD members and reports to AbINT Steering; communications, including website and design

• Assists in promoting and organizing collaboration across the lab/Pod

• Organizes and manages CVs for all members of the lab/Pod

• Provides research management (general)

• Assists with annual review of research progress for both the lab/Pod

• Assists with research-creation activities (media arts, and studio arts practices and production)

• Manages lab/Pod events planning and coordination

• Coordinates in community events with Community Liaison

• Manages and coordinates planning of local AbINT events in consultation with Concordia management team, Community Liaison(s), POD members and Western University

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field required; equivalent education and experience will be considered (e.g. five years of experience in the community)

• Candidates who self-identify through Western's affirmation policy as First Nations preferred

Experience:

• 1 year of administrative experience in an office environment

Skills, Abilities, and Expertise:

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Familiarity with financial records management
• Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
• Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
• Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
• Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
• Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically
• Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

##Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

##Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

##Applying at Western

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter. The CV should detail relevant professional experience, education, skills, and achievements, with emphasis on administrative coordination, financial management, or interdisciplinary collaboration. The cover letter should outline the applicant's intent and interest in the role, demonstrating alignment with the position's responsibilities and providing examples of relevant experience. Both documents should showcase strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

##Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

##Please Note:

Appointed by the Otekh lab/AbINT POD Director; preference for local Indigenous community member; must be local and available for hybrid work at Otekh.