Educational Developer, Indigenous

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands‑on and online learning opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.

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Indigenous Strategy, Research, and Business Development

POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time Position Available

** RRC Polytech reserves the right to modify work arrangements in alignment with operational and organizational needs.

EMPLOYEE GROUP:  Union (MGEU)

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a designated hiring practice will be applied. Only applicants who self‑identify as Canadian Indigenous Peoples, will be considered.

TALENT POOL:
This competition may be used to establish a 12‑month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The TRCE departmental team is responsible for developing initiatives for Red River Polytech staff and students guided by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action aligned with the Polytech’s Strategic priorities. Approximately 22,000 students and 2,300 staff and faculty make up the Polytech’s community that includes: 11 schools, 8 campuses with over 200 programs to choose from and 30 departments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement department within Indigenous Strategy Research and Business Development has a position available for an Educational Developer with an Indigenous Education focus. The successful applicant will collaborate with the TRCE team, and across the Polytech on a variety of initiatives guided by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action. Educational Developers at RRCP support program development and renewal, support faculty in their practice, develop and deliver RRCP staff and faculty workshops, and provide consultation for course‑level design to enhance learning experiences.

This position will work on strategic initiatives across the institution to support RRC’s Indigenization efforts, with a particular focus on programs, and for faculty and staff. The incumbent will help to develop and promote frameworks, processes, and strategies that preserve and protect Indigenous perspectives, values, and practices. They will initiate, support, and coordinate Indigenous participative, experiential, land‑based learning initiatives, and adapting delivery methods as required (e.g., online and blended learning).

They will provide guidance and direction to ensure that changes for Indigenous equity, diversity, and inclusion are actualized.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Masters Degree in the field of Curriculum Development, Education, Instructional Design, or a related subject. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Formal training and/or certification in Project Management is preferred.

Self‑identifies as a Canadian Indigenous person with lived experience and expertise in Indigenous knowledges, epistemologies, methodologies, histories, traditions, and/or languages

Experience delivering or facilitating workshops for adult learners and first‑generation learners

Experience in program and course design, development, delivery, and assessment

Experience with the practice of Indigenous culture, protocol, history, and knowledge systems

Experience with the pedagogies of land‑based or applied education

Experience assisting, coaching, and supporting faculty to develop, revise, and adapt curricula

Experience…