Career Opportunity
Internal/ External
Education and Training Coordinator (Kamatsiarniq Program)
Full-Time
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.
Reporting to the Manager of Kamatsiarniq Initiatives, the Education and Training Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of Cultural Sensitivity Training and development, which aims to develop an Inuit-specific curriculum-based program for service providers working with Inuit children, youth, and families. The Education and Training Coordinator will coordinate all workplan activities and ensure project deliverables are achieved. The Education and Training Coordinator is also responsible for the planning, organization, and delivery of various virtual and in-person training initiatives and workshops for Inuit service providers; for foster caregivers and kin caregivers who are caring for Inuit children; and for children’s aid societies and other service providers that deliver services to Inuit children, youth and families in Ontario.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan, coordinate and manage all activities related to co-facilitating training sessions (e.g. meetings, consultations, management of consultants, curriculum development, delivery of programs, etc.).
- Assist in the organization, coordination and execution of consultations, curriculum development sessions and co-facilitate training.
- Assist with travel and transportation arrangements for participants.
- Identify and resolve issues that arise in project delivery, and report concerns to the Manager of Kamatsiarniq Initiatives.
- Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of funders and TI and prepare and submit various reports as required (project status updates, participant enrolment, etc.)
- Adhere to the project budget and work closely with the Manager of Kamatsiarniq Initiatives.
- Arrange for reimbursements and honoraria to be provided to project participants as required.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships and engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen, develop, and promote the project.
- Communicate regularly with Manager, partners, funders, and other stakeholders to keep them update on progress.
- Support the role of Elders and cultural knowledge holders in sharing traditional knowledge within the project.
- •Develop, plan, and coordinate the delivery of the following training and education programs in-person and virtually:
- Education workshops for Inuit service providers
- Inuit cultural competency training for children’s aid societies, residential service providers, foster caregivers and kin caregivers, health care professionals, police services, and other service providers to improve their ability to provide culturally appropriate services and supports for Inuit children and youth.
- Education and training workshops for Inuit parents and youth involved with or at risk of involvement with children’s aid societies to increase their knowledge of their rights and child protection process in Ontario.
- Engage with subject matter experts, community members and Elders to develop content for training sessions.
- Recruit and coordinate subject matter experts, facilitators, and Elders to assist with the delivery of workshops.
- Oversee the implementation of protocols which maintain activity spaces and ensure the environment is clean and safe.
- Actively promote training to relevant service provider organizations and community members.
- Organize the purchasing, printing and distribution of all materials required for training sessions.
- Develop and implement evaluation processes to gather participant feedback and assess effectiveness of education and training workshops.
- Capture program participant data and meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of funder and TI and prepare and submit various reports as required.
- Adhere to project budgets and work closely with the Manager of Kamatsiarniq initiatives and Director, Finance.
- Arrange for reimbursements and honoraria to be provided to guest speakers, Elders, and other third parties as required.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships and engage with various TI programs, partner organizations, Elders and cultural knowledge holders, community members and other stakeholders to develop, deliver and promote training sessions.
- Become familiar with and comply with all of TI’s policies and procedures; and
- Any other duties assigned to you as may reasonably be required in line with the Position’s main responsibilities
Education, Qualifications and Skills:
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant program of study such as Indigenous Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or Social Services.
- Experience providing workshops, group facilitation, and developing and delivering training and education
- Experience in project and/or program management, and event planning and coordination
- Experience working with the Inuit community and in a not-for-profit community organization
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms
- Knowledge of education and training techniques, curriculum development and program evaluation methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuit culture, societal values, customs, and traditions.
- In-depth and comprehensive understanding of the history of Inuit in Canada and the impact of urbanization and colonization as well as the socio-economic determinates of health that impact urban Inuit in Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), public speaking, group facilitation skills.
- Intermediate financial management and budgeting skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task and complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Strong initiative, motivated and able to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy while knowing when to communicate and consult with supervisor, team members and subject matter experts.
- Ability to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, and community member centered approach.
- Ability to operationalize a decolonizing and anti-oppressive approach.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment; and
- Fluency in English required, fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.
**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***
Salary and Benefits
- Salary range is $58,000 to $ 60,635 Annually
- TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
- Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).
The deadline for applications is October 19th, 2026.
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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact careers@tiontario.ca.
The Education and Training Coordinator works out of 282 Dupuis Street Ottawa, ON (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region.
We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Hiring Process Disclaimer:
We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.
