Curriculum Developer

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35 hour work week 
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development

VISION

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE

The Curriculum Developer is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally relevant curriculum, training programs, toolkits, presentations, and educational resources that address racism and discrimination within Canada’s health care system. The Curriculum Developer incorporates traditional holistic approaches, Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis, community member-centred perspectives, and trauma-informed practices throughout all learning materials and deliverables. The position supports the development of educational resources and awareness initiatives for health students, physicians, nurses, health care providers, and other health-related professionals.

The Curriculum Developer works collaboratively with Indigenous communities, ONWA membership, health organizations, and community partners across Ontario to promote culturally safe health care practices and increase awareness of Indigenous health care needs, barriers, and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS:

• Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Health, Indigenous Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in curriculum development, education, training, teaching, workshop facilitation, or program delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated research, facilitation, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Strong project coordination and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with ONWA staff, community members, external partners, and health professionals.
• Experience developing and delivering educational resources for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, develop recommendations, and prepare reports.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, virtual learning platforms, and related technology.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based service delivery.
  

KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough understanding of settler-colonialism, anti-oppressive practice, anti-racism frameworks, and decolonizing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Indigenous teaching and learning practices and culturally grounded approaches to education.
• Understanding of Indigenous health care needs, inequities, and barriers experienced within mainstream health systems.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, adult learning principles, and educational evaluation.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis and its application in curriculum and program development.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and their application in educational and community settings.
• Knowledge of community engagement, consultation, research methodologies, focus groups, and data collection processes.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community protocols.
  

Please know, this is an existing role we are looking to fill.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.