Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishinaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within.

Loyalist College is Ontario’s Destination College – empowering students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry focused, cluster-based education, training, and applied research programs. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements, and superior student services. Its Belleville, Bancroft, and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location support programs and services for more than 6,000 full-time and 8,000 part-time students each year

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Services, the Indigenous Recruitment and Relationship Support Worker participates in relationship building with prospective Indigenous students, families, and communities. The incumbent will act as a representative of the Loyalist College community both on- and off-site. They will work with a range of adult and student audiences and provide advice to members of community, educators, parents, guidance counsellors, and prospective student groups about academic programs and services at Loyalist College. The Indigenous Recruitment and Relationship Support Worker’s goal is to maximize applications and registrations and promote retention of students through a holistic approach to student success.

The incumbent will be expected to work some evenings and weekends in accordance with the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

• Engages in active outreach to Indigenous communities to inform and recruit potential students
• Promotes and delivers presentations and information displays intended for diverse audiences
• Provides information on the College system, Loyalist College programs and services, and local community resources, ensuring information on college programs, special events, and admission requirements is current to secondary schools and the communities
• Liaises and maintains open communication with college faculty, staff, and administration to ensure that all parties are well informed and supportive of recruitment activities
• Liaises with all First Nations communities in Ontario and Indigenous agencies in Canada including the Chiefs of Ontario, Assembly of First Nations, Union of Ontario Indians, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, and the National Association of Indian Friendship Centres
• Participates in community events acting as a College representative and to build and maintain relationships; plans, schedules, and delivers promotional events for prospective student
• Develops and maintains systems and procedures
• Collects feedback from prospective students and parents regarding information sessions; compiles information on all events and activities held by the Indigenous Centre both on and off-site to identify next steps in programming; analyzes the effectiveness of promotional tools and orders new materials for recruitment
• In collaboration with Director Indigenous Services develops and assesses communication; creates and maintains information tracking database to identify trends in Indigenous enrolment based on population growth; creates and maintains information tracking database on Indigenous alumni; provides reports in a timely manner to the Director as requested
• Participates on committees such as (but not limited to) APSIP – Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program, MTCU – Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director

• A thorough understanding of Indigenous knowledge from the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee nations. Knowledge from other First Nations considered an asset
• Completion of a two (2) Year Diploma in Social Sciences or Human Studies or related area
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with Indigenous students or communities, preferably in an educational setting
• Experience with design and delivery of programs, presentations, and resources for Indigenous worldview
• Knowledge of the Ontario Education System and Indigenous communities are essential
• Advanced computer proficiency and knowledge of an Aboriginal language are additional assets
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and multi-taking skills with the ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and the ability to travel extensively to visit Indigenous communities
• The incumbent identifies as being of Indigenous heritage including First Nations, Metis or Inuit (as a bona fide occupational requirement, under Section 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code

Please note: Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to peopleandculture@loyalistcollege.com.

Benefits for Full-time Support Staff include:

• A comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year): College Employer Council website with Benefit Booklet
• A defined benefit pension plan with CAAT pension where you will enjoy the certainty of predictable and secure lifetime pension payments: CAAT pension website
• Life and accident insurance
• Out-of-country travel insurance
• Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and 3 paid professional development days/year

• After 1 year of service, vacation entitlement starts at 15 days
• December closure period without loss of pay for scheduled hours
• Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
• A discount on membership to the fitness centre
• An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace