Are you eager to work in a dynamic environment where your passion for knowledge-sharing creates excellence through training and leadership? Are you willing to help nurture a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences? We are a not for profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for an energetic and confident Instructor to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an Instructor to deliver a variety of culturally related trainings to Indigenous audiences and groups working with Indigenous communities.

In this role you can display your love of bringing ideas and theories to life while fostering meaningful dialogue that boosts self-determination and social change for Indigenous communities. As an instructor, you will be sharing your natural aptitude for developing, reviewing, and delivering curriculum. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel frequently within BC as allowed and available.

Are you a confident and natural teacher, coach, and mentor? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have a passion for adult education, and are enthusiastic about working in partnership with Indigenous families, Elders, and communities, then we want to talk with you!

Who are we? Indigenous Perspectives Society is a provincial not for profit organization that strengthens the voice of Indigenous communities through culturally relevant education, professional development, research, and policy. Unique to our organization is our commitment to culturally relevant services. For 30 years, our programs have been fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences and helping build successful relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and government partners.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Related experience delivering training in Indigenous communities.
• Thorough knowledge in Indigenous pedagogy.
• Demonstrated lived experience as well as experience in adult education instruction and delivery.
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, traditions, and practices in BC and Canada.
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, databases, and PowerPoint an asset.
• Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

What we can offer you:

• Healthy workplace which offers professional development, a wellness program, and other cultural initiatives
• Competitive benefits package after 3 months of employment
• Matched RRSP Group Savings Plan after 6 months of employment
• Annual salary $70,000-$80,000 based on previous experience or related experience
• Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm with option of a flex schedule (position is onsite)

How to Apply

*First Nations (status and non-status), Metis, Inuit, and Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

If you are qualified and interested in this challenging position, please send your resume and cover letter describing how your strengths make you an ideal fit for the Instructor for Cultural Trainings position to rachelled@ipsociety.ca with “Instructor for Cultural Trainings” as the subject line. This position is open until filled. The Indigenous Perspectives Society thanks all applicants for their interest, and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

*The Society recognizes that in keeping with the Employment Equity Act of Canada, Section 7, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, where a private sector employer is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Aboriginal peoples, the employer may give preference in employment to Aboriginal peoples or employ only Aboriginal peoples, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.