VP, Indigenous Relations and Education

Organizational

Description:

Our work focuses on post‑secondary students from equity‑deserving communities, including newcomers to Canada, Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners, and students of colour who often face compounded barriers to employment. Too many students are expected to navigate career preparation, immigration questions, financial literacy, and mental well‑being supports on their own. SCG™ brings these elements together in one integrated ecosystem of support.

Our flagship ASPIRE Program anchors this work, complemented by scalable eModules, career coaching and mentorship, mental health and wellbeing supports, and immigration guidance delivered through trusted partners. By blending AI‑supported tools with human‑centred coaching and community expertise, we provide practical and accessible pathways that reflect the real world students are preparing to enter. SCG is more than a platform. It is a growing community committed to expanding access, strengthening belonging, and building pathways to meaningful employment.

We actively welcome partnerships with funders, employers, post‑secondary institutions, and community organizations who share our commitment to equity, innovation, and student success.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity

Description of Duties:
The VP, Indigenous Relations and Education provides strategic guidance to ensure Indigenous perspectives, knowledge systems, and cultural safety are meaningfully embedded across Student Catalyst Gateway programs, governance, and partnerships. This role supports the organization’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation by strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and ensuring Indigenous inclusion is grounded in respect, accountability, and reciprocity.

• Guide the integration of Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and cultural safety practices across programs, governance, and organizational decision making.
• Advise the Board and leadership on Truth and Reconciliation alignment, including policies, practices, and partnership approaches.
• Support respectful representation, ceremony, and protocol in organizational activities and communications.

• Strengthen and steward relationships with Indigenous serving institutions, communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and leaders.
• Support the development of partnerships that advance Indigenous student access, success, and belonging across education and career pathways.
• Ensure partnerships are approached with humility, consent, and long‑term commitment.

• Champion Indigenous student pathways, mentorship opportunities, and culturally grounded supports within SCG programming.
• Provide guidance on program design to ensure Indigenous learners are supported in ways that honour identity, community, and lived experience.

• Lead the Indigenous Engagement Subcommittee, consisting of three to five members including Indigenous educators, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.
• Convene bi‑monthly meetings to review inclusion practices, partnership progress, and reconciliation related priorities.
• Provide quarterly updates and recommendations to the Board of Directors.

• An Indigenous educator, community leader, or trusted ally with deep understanding of Indigenous learning systems, cultural safety, and reconciliation practices.
• The ideal candidate brings relationship‑centered leadership, community credibility, and a commitment to advancing Indigenous inclusion in ways that are accountable, respectful, and community informed.

• Indigenous relations and community partnership stewardship
• Truth and Reconciliation alignment and governance advisory
• Culturally grounded program and policy guidance
• Indigenous engagement frameworks and ethical partnership practices
• Board and subcommittee leadership in reconciliation focused work
• Cultural safety and inclusive learning design
• Mentorship and pathway development for Indigenous learners
• Advising on protocol, ceremony, and respectful…