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KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK

(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)

EDUCATION ADVISOR

Under approved policies and procedures and reporting to the KO Director of Operations, the Education Advisor will perform duties related to Local Education Advisory Services for the KO First Nations.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To provide advisory and assistance to the Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations
• Participate in reviews of services with the Education Authority at the local level in order that the Education Authority is able to evaluate and develop plans for the future
• Evaluation of school staff and curriculum taught in cooperation with the Education Authority and/or Chief and Council
• Help communities identify their priorities with regard to the provision of educational services in the community
• To develop training programs or workshops to assist those Education Authorities function as a board with responsibilities and priorities.
• To assist and provide advice to the Education Authorities to meet their mandate as established and all other education related matters
• To provide reports as requested on all assigned duties.

Qualifications required:

• Combination of education and experience will be considered
• Knowledge of First Nation in Treaty 5 and 9
• Experience in working with boards and/or communities
• Good working knowledge of computers
• Good writing skills focusing on board policies, proposals and curriculum
• An understanding of INAC funding
• Ability to travel extensively

Please submit your resumé and 3 written references by 4:30 pm on June 19, 2010 to:

Hiring Committee

Keewaytinook Okimakanak

PO Box 340

Balmertown, Ontario

P0V 1C0

Fax: 807-735-1383

E-Mail: hiring@knet.ca