Director Indigenous Programs

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Director, Indigenous Programs is a visionary leader committed to advancing decolonization and Indigenization in education and oversees academic Indigenous Programs and Indigenous community engagement initiatives for the Beedie School of Business Graduate Programs. The role provides support to faculty as they integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into courses and programs; oversees the delivery of the Executive Master’s in Business Administration in Indigenous Business and Leadership (EMBA IBL) program;

graduate Indigenous courses, and the Indigenous Business Leadership Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs and works closely with multiple work partners across the University to support initiatives to recognize and incorporate Indigenous cultural curriculum, knowledge and history within the School and collaboratively with other SFU Faculties and universities as appropriate.

Full Job Description

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration or other related field, and five years of related experience in managing Indigenous education/training, working with Indigenous student and community groups, and experience with internal/external relations related to Indigenous community partnership development, fundraising and grant writing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of Indigenous issues in Post-Secondary education, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its Calls to Action, The Royal Commission on Indigenous People, The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
• Excellent partnership-building, collaboration, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management
• Excellent knowledge of trauma informed and cultural safety approaches and practices.
• Excellent public relations skills and problem-solving skills working in an external transparent environment.

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

* Prorated for part-time employees

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact