Indigenous Academic Advisor (CDA/Replacement)

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

In accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Program and pursuant to Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, this selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Candidates from Indigenous communities are encouraged to self-identify.

Job Number:  J0522-0439

Job Title:  Indigenous Academic Advisor (CDA/Replacement)

Job Type:  Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department:  Centre for Indigenous Initiatives

Job Category:  Equity

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  17/05/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  29/05/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  70,381.00 - 76,982.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  01/06/2022

Assignment Duration To:  31/01/2022

Employee Group:  CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  9PE

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  01/06/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

Reporting to the Director, Centre for Indigenous Initiatives (CII), the Indigenous Academic Advisor is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and delivery of advising services in the CII. This will include developing programs and delivering services that address the needs of undergraduate Indigenous students, students in academic difficulty, mature and transfer students, high-achieving students and exploratory/undecided students.

The Indigenous Academic Advisor will develop, coordinate and participate in advising training programs for the University community, including faculty, unit staff and other units involved in student services. The Indigenous Academic Advisor will advise and assist students who have been escalated by the CII or the Indigenous Enriched Support Program, and other units or departments at Carleton due to their complex academic and/or personal situations. Finally, the Indigenous Academic Advisor will work closely with the Indigenous Cultural Counselor and Indigenous Cultural Programs Officer to provide culturally responsive support to Indigenous students.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Experience responding to clients in emotional crisis or urgent need in an unscheduled or drop-in format.
• Sound understanding of barriers faced by Indigenous students in obtaining postsecondary education and ability to provide anti-oppressive supports and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for the diversity of cultural traditions and spiritual practices of First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples.
• Excellent cross-cultural communications skills.
• Substantial knowledge of Indigenous experiences in Canada, and particularly in educational contexts.
• Extensive experience working with and within Indigenous communities, in roles including community development and/or partnership building.
• Understanding of the developmental stage of this age group, key mental health issues, and the unique stresses experienced by students in post-secondary and by Indigenous students in particular.
• Knowledge and experience in program development and group facilitation.
• Knowledge of Carleton University’s undergraduate rules and regulations, including an understanding of programs offered to students at the undergraduate level and an understanding of the link between programs and careers.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• The incumbent must have five years of relevant work experience in an Indigenous community or urban Indigenous community setting. Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working in a postsecondary institution coordinating student programs would be an asset.

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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