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Department:

Mamidosewin Centre

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$43.61-$50.39-Hourly

Sc****heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

April 13, 2026

Length of Contract:

N/A

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

March 24, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the Coordinator, Mamidosewin Indigenous Student Centre provides a wide range of day-to-day support to the overall function of the Mamidosewin Centre. The incumbent plans, designs and executes Mamidosewin Centre's events, leads an expanding range of Student-Centre communication mediums, orchestrates gathering space operations and has a senior role in campus-wide initiatives when requested by the Indigenous Initiatives director.

The incumbent is the main liaison between the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, and the Mamidosewin Centre employees regarding:

• the planning and coordination of the schedules for the Indigenous Student Navigators and replacements,
• activities related to student support and engagement,
• processes related to food security,
• organization of the Centre,
• welcoming guests and presenters, and
• problem-solving day to day issues.

The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership in organization, administration, and communicating with fellow employees and partners. The incumbent is required to promote existing student services available to Indigenous students. The incumbent documents all day-to-day occurrences within the Centre, provides a brief report to the Director, Indigenous Initiatives daily, and supports and trains Student Navigators as required. The incumbent applies for and / or obtains external funding from two different sources for various projects or services for Indigenous students. The incumbent is the administrator for linking Indigenous Students and sponsors of Indigenous Students to the supports within the Mamidosewin Centre and all other areas of the college.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support: Students and Indigenous Success Navigators

• Provide guidance to the Indigenous Student Navigators and students who frequent the Mamidosewin Indigenous Student Centre;
• Documenting, communicating and providing training to student employees;
• Monitoring and requesting/assigning tasks to all Indigenous Student Navigators;
• Providing direction and mentorship to Indigenous Student Navigators;
• Scheduling student employees (providing support to gather the work hours of the Indigenous Student Navigators);
• Understanding the realities and needs of Indigenous students;
• The incumbent provides client support and employs coordination skills to engage and assist all members of the Mamidosewin Centre as it relates to recruitment, enrolment, retention and engagement.
• Office Administration & Maintenance
• Event Planning & Coordination

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Indigenous Studies, Business, Education, Event Planning, Public Relations, or related fields of study.Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education;
• Additional requirements obtained by course(s) of a total of 100 hours or less
• Food Handling Certificate
• Fire Safety Training from an official fire department, including fire extinguisher training
• Five years of cumulative and related experience working in / with: Indigenous Communities and possessing intuitive insight into the Indigenous worldview and cultural protocols; adult students or clients; managing Indigenous vendor and contractor relationships; planning and executing events within an Indigenous environment; and writing, editing copy for print and digital communications.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated close connections to a specific Indigenous community, Nation and / or Indigenous led organization

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with wide range of clients/students

• Conflict resolution and change management skills

• Leadership and event planning experience

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Demonstrated connections to Indigenous communities and priorities

• Passion for promoting and support college education

• Experience with the Mamidosewin Centre / Algonquin College an asset

• Understanding of an Indigenous language(s) an asset

• Vacancy is for position P02224

• The position is paid at Payband J

• This position requires regular on-site work 5 days a week at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2024/01/SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf

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Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com . While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.