Education Partnership Coordinator & Liaison for First Nations

Kobe; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBE is seeking a Coordinator to implement the Education Partnership Program aimed at improving First Nations student education in Ontario. The role coordinates the Joint Work Plan and engages with First Nation communities and education partners.

The successful candidate will manage program initiatives, report on progress, and help integrate Indigenous languages and land-based learning within program guidelines. Some travel to remote communities may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years in education administration, Indigenous education program delivery, or project management within First Nations organizations or school boards.
• Experience with First Nations education systems and governance models in Ontario is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities in the EPP Joint Work Plan / Joint Implementation Plan.
• Represent KOBE at EPP Partnership Table meetings and NAN education forums.
• Plan, monitor, evaluate EPP initiatives focused on student transition, retention, literacy, and academic success.
• Facilitate joint educational initiatives between provincial boards and First Nation schools.
• Share information and best practices to support culturally responsive pedagogy and student transitions.
• Prepare progress reports, status updates, and year-end reporting for EPP committees and funding partners.

Skills

Project planning

Report writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

MS Office

Virtual meeting tools

Education

Degree or diploma in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing tools

Job description

KOBE is seeking a Coordinator to implement the Education Partnership Program aimed at improving First Nations student education in Ontario. The role coordinates the Joint Work Plan and engages with First Nation communities and education partners.

The successful candidate will manage program initiatives, report on progress, and help integrate Indigenous languages and land-based learning within program guidelines. Some travel to remote communities may be required.