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Chiefs of Ontario searching for Education Policy Analyst/Coordinator

September 12, 2003 - 9:24am | by Anonymous

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EDUCATION POLICY ANALYST/COORDINATOR

The Chiefs of Ontario office is seeking candidates for the position of Education Policy Analyst/Coordinator.

LOCATION: Brantford, Ontario

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

  • extensive knowledge of First Nations and organizations, as to their political roles, and structure;
  • knowledge of First Nation rights, self-government and current First Nation needs and goals in the education of First Nations people and education delivery;
  • knowledge of the Canadian political structure of all levels of government (federal/provincial/First Nations);
  • knowledge of current First Nations positions on education and training issues at community, regional and national levels as it pertains to education and training programs
  • possess group facilitation and planning skills;
  • ability to analyze and summarize government initiatives and related legislation policies, reports, position papers and program services for First Nations;
  • ability to communicate accurate information on the First Nations political positions
  • ability to communicate with personnel from all levels of government and First Nation organizations;
  • ability to work with First Nations and governments in the development of policies and strategies in the area of education and training, regionally and nationally.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • candidates must possess a graduate degree in education or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
  • this position will require an experienced individual who has a comprehensive work experience and background in First Nation education and training services or delivery of such;
  • this position will require excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
  • ability to manage a limited program budget
  • ability and willingness to travel a must
  • ability to speak a First Nation language an asset
  • candidate must be an independent worker, capable of working under limited supervision and able to work as a team member.

SALARY: Negotiable

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Send letter of application, resume and three (3) recent letters of reference to:

Sara Neuert, A/Executive Director
Chiefs of Ontario
Administrative Office:
188 Mohawk Street
Brantford, Ontario
N3S 2X2
Phone: (519) 750-1016
Fax: (519) 750-1316

***Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted***

For a copy of the Education Policy Analyst/Coordinator job description, please call Dianne Simon at (519) 750-1016.

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