Communications Coordinator

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization, Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada, is seeking a Communications Coordinator to enhance its impact in northern First Nations education. This role involves implementing communications strategies, engaging with media, and creating content that highlights teaching initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong communications background, and the organization encourages Indigenous candidates to apply, reflecting their commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Access to wellness supports

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off during National Indigenous Peoples Day

Paid time off for the last week of the year

Qualifications

• Experience in communications strategy implementation.
• Skills in creating compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with First Nations or Indigenous communities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Implement the organization’s communications strategy.
• Support digital storytelling and media engagement.
• Create compelling content related to teaching initiatives in the North.

Skills

Digital storytelling

Media engagement

Content creation

Job description

Education in Canada is a success story. Study after study shows that our public schools are among the best in the world. But high overall quality masks deep inequality. Only 48 percent of First Nations youth living on reserve have a high school diploma. In the North, those numbers are even lower. And, too often, teachers arrive in northern First Nations without the preparation and support they need to succeed—and stay—in the classroom. The twin challenges of teacher supply and turnover compound historical injustice and systemic inequities to produce a statistical education gap between First Nations and non-First Nations communities.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada is a non-profit organization that works with northern First Nations to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers who will increase student outcomes in the North. This model has been defined by First Nations community partners, our Circle of Advisors, our Board of Directors, and experienced northern educators.

Our Culture

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada has a supportive work culture and offers a variety of benefits to its team members, including access to physical and mental wellness supports, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities. In addition to these perks and benefits, Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada also honours National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as statutory holidays, and the last week of every calendar year is paid time off, too!

On our team, we are fortunate to have a committed, experienced, talented, and humble group of leaders. Together, this team works hard to create a meaningful impact. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, innovative, energizing, and rewarding work environment, then we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator will report to the Senior Director of Communications and play a key role in implementing the organization’s communications strategy by supporting digital storytelling, supporting media engagement, and creating compelling content that shares the impact of teaching in the North and Nation-led education initiatives. Click HERE to view full job description.

Application Process

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This job opportunity has been made possible through Service Canada and Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and working with an Employment Advisor. In order to register with Miziwe Biik, candidates must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis (non-status or status), they must be unemployed or underemployed, and live within the GTA (see map below). Registration forms can be found on the last page of this posting and sent to [e-mail] to set up an appointment with an employment specialist. A completed client registration form, Ontario employment form, Ancestry information form, and resume will be required for the appointment.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an organization that works with First Nations, we value Indigenous perspectives in the workplace and strongly encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.