EPP Coordinator​/Liaison Officer Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education Moving Education Forward

Coordinate and implement joint work plan initiatives under the Education Partnership Program to enhance the quality, accessibility, and retention rates of First Nations student education.

Salary: up to $81,468 annually based on qualifications

Location:Any KOBE office (Thunder Bay, Balmertown, Sioux Lookout, OR Dryden)

• Act as a direct liaison between KOBE, member First Nation communities
• Coordinate activities set out in the EPP Joint Work Plan / Joint Implementation Plan.
• Represent KOBE and participating First Nations at EPP Partnership Table meetings and NAN education forums.

• Plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate EPP initiatives focused on student transition, retention, literacy, and academic success.
• Facilitate joint educational initiatives between provincial board schools and First Nation schools (e.g., Pelican Falls First Nation High School, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, and KiHS).
• Share information, resources, and best practices across partner organizations to support culturally responsive pedagogy and student transitions.

• Prepare progress reports, status updates, briefing notes, and year-end reporting for EPP committees and funding partners.
• Assist with proposal development, work plan drafting, budget tracking, and program reporting requirements.
• Maintain complete documentation and compliance with program guidelines.

• Support the integration of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, languages (Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, Cree), and land-based learning within program frameworks.
• Facilitate engagement with Local Education Authorities (LEAs), parents/guardians, and community leadership.

Education:

Degree or diploma in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)

Experience:

3+ years in education administration, Indigenous education program delivery, or project management within First Nations organizations or school boards

• In-depth understanding of First Nations education systems, governance models, and provincial school board frameworks in Ontario
• Demonstrated proficiency in project planning, report writing, and stakeholder collaboration
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and public presentation skills
• Proficiency in office applications (MS Office and virtual meeting tools)

• Ability to speak an Indigenous language (Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, or Cree) is typically considered a strong asset
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel to remote fly-in First Nation communities as needed
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check