CBU Students’ Union – EKKIAN INDIGENOUS CENTRE COORDINATOR

EKKIAN INDIGENOUS CENTRE COORDINATOR

 

Number of Positions: 1                                                         Competition Number: EICC-0314

Employer: CBU Students’ Union                                        Closing Date: March 14, 2025

Reporting to:  Executive Director

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Ekkian Indigenous Centre Coordinator is to provide cultural events and provide spaces for Indigenous students to feel connected and engaged as integral members of the CBUSU. The Ekkian Indigenous Centre Coordinator will also increase awareness among the student body of the First Peoples of Unama’ki and beyond.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as a link between the Students’ Union and Unama’ki College.
• Be a leader and creative force in identifying, planning, communicating, and managing cultural, informational learning events on campus and in the local communities
• Enhance the university environment by promoting diverse, inclusive, cross-cultural, intercultural and knowledge sharing activities and events.
• Increase student engagement, collaboration, and knowledge of ethical protocols with Indigenous culture, including building stronger ties with Elder/Knowledge Holders and Spiritual Advisors in the community
• Work in collaboration with Unama’ki College staff to advance information, services, policies, and access to culturally appropriate programming and well-being enhancing at CBU, including visits to the communities and informational events in communities such as career fairs, town hall meetings, week of welcome etc.
• Collaborate with the Women’s Center, Pride and Ally Center, Multicultural Hub and the Food Bank to plan and organize Indigenous events across the campus
• Understand the importance of recognized days in the history of L’nu community, especially within Mi’kma’ki and collaborate with the Students’ Union Vice President Promotions in design efforts of event posters.
• Submit a monthly report of activities to the Executive Director.
• Other duties assigned by the CBUSU Executive Committee

Qualifications:

 

• Preference shall be given to a candidate who can demonstrate ancestry or citizenship to at least one Indigenous nation: Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit or Metis communities,
• Must be a member of the CBU Students’ Union and a registered student no later than the first week of September 2025, as outlined in By-law 1.01
• Can demonstrate a competency with written and oral communication and organization skills,
• Capable of operating office equipment and able to work independently in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to work within a budget

 

If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and references as one file saved in PDF format, quoting Competition Number EICC-0314.  Applications may be sent to the attention of Dawn MacDougall, Executive Director via email to su_jobs@cbu.ca.

 

Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.