Instructor - Anti-racism, Contract to March 2026 (possible extension)

Objective:

Through the duration of a 2-year development initiative, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres will provide various learning opportunities focused on the disruption of anti-Indigenous racism in systems that urban Indigenous people and Friendship Centre communities interact with.

Key Deliverables:

To provide instruction, and collaborate on the design, development, and evaluation of specialized learning initiatives focused on addressing and disrupting anti-Indigenous racism.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction (70%):

• Instructs and shapes learner-centered curricula of courses, training, and workshops and provides subject matter expertise in relation to addressing/eliminating Indigenous specific racism in systems that urban Indigenous people and communities interact with

• Implements a variety of Indigenous teaching and delivery methods that foster a positive learning environment, accommodate learner needs, prioritize trauma-informed approaches, and promote learner engagement;

• Conducts learner assessments, in accordance with established rubrics where appropriate;

• Utilizes in-person, blended, and online delivery methods, to maintain and increase learner success, including the use of a comprehensive Learning Management System;

• Regularly assess and analyses the performance of learning programs, materials, and technologies, utilizing established metrics and benchmarks grounded in cultural values, and providing critical feedback for improved learning outcomes;

• Centres learner well-being to create a safe and suitable learning environment and learner experience;

• Contributes to instructional design of content and materials; which includes the development and design of modules, materials, assessments, curriculum, supportive resources, manuals, and promotional materials;

• Completes debriefs to improve learner experiences and support instructor wellness; and

• Writes reports as required to meet funding and other administrative requirements

Collaboration and Support (30%):

• Engages with and learns from Elders and Knowledge keepers supportive of addressing Indigenous specific racism, trauma-informed approaches, harm reduction and impacts of multigenerational trauma;

• Builds community connections and resources for the benefit of the OFIFC and Friendship Centres that support trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches to care;

• Collaborates with co-instructor (s) on all aspects of instruction to ensure consistency and cohesive teaching and learning;

• Collaborates with key OFIFC personnel to inform instructional design and delivery, and identify learner needs;

• Promotes internal integration, professional development and the establishment of partnerships in support of enhanced learning initiatives for urban Indigenous populations;

Education/Work Experience:

● Completed master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience with emphasis on Indigenous connections, lived experience, and learning; critical race pedagogies and decolonizing approaches

● Experience in facilitating learners in transformative anti-racism and human right oriented learning

● Minimum 2 years of instructional experience;

● Previous work experience with and knowledge of Indigenous issues, communities, and values, related to multigenerational trauma, approaches to harm reduction and trauma-informed care, and an understanding of the unique needs of urban Indigenous people;

Behavioural Competencies:

● Team Player & Dependable

● Creative and Innovative

● Flexible & Adaptability

● Integrity and Credibility

Technical Competencies:

● Previous work experience with and knowledge of Indigenous issues, communities, and values, related to multigenerational trauma, approaches to harm reduction and trauma-informed care, and an understanding of the unique needs of urban Indigenous people;

● Proven organizational and time management skills

● Strong communication, facilitation and instruction skills with an ability to problem solve and manage group dynamics and conflict resolution;

● Advanced writing abilities for curriculum development, and reports

● Proficiency using learning technologies. i.e., Learning Management System (LMS)

● Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous issues, communities, values, traditions, and cultural norms

● Proven ability to incorporate Indigenous pedagogies, worldviews, and trauma-informed approaches into curriculum design, development, and delivery

● Experience and commitment in advancing educational strategies and approaches to address Indigenous specific racism

● Interest in contributing to program development, including innovative and engaging online facilitation.

What we offer:

• Culture-based organization

• Registered Pension Plan - Employer matching

• Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Dental, Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account - 100% Employer paid

• Hybrid working model (2 days in office)

The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people or members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis including treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered who self-declare as such.

Accommodation:

The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.