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About the role

  • Indigenous Services Consultant advancing culturally responsive library services at Ottawa Public Library. Leading strategic planning, community engagement, and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage an in-depth understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing to foster an inclusive environment at Ottawa Public Library
  • Provide expert guidance to staff and senior management in crafting strategies and plans supporting Truth and Reconciliation and meaningful collaborations with Indigenous communities
  • Lead strategic planning and service delivery enhancement for OPL’s Indigenous partners
  • Collaborate on the development, delivery, and enhancement of services related to Indigenous communities served by OPL
  • Further OPL’s relationships and engagement with Indigenous communities
  • Provide system-wide expertise, guidance, and resources to support culturally responsive programs, services, and initiatives
  • Lead development of approaches, roadmaps, guidance, and cultural protocols that strengthen organizational capacity
  • Provide research, analytical, and writing support for divisional requirements

Requirements

  • Candidates must self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis
  • Knowledge of social and political structures, socio-economic challenges, and cultural ways of knowing, being and doing in local First Nations and/or urban Indigenous communities
  • Undergraduate university degree in a field relevant to the key responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of directly related work experience, training, and courses
  • Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working with local First Nations and/or urban Indigenous communities
  • Comprehensive understanding of OPL’s mission, vision, values, governance structures, and familiarity with corporate policies and procedures of both OPL and City of Ottawa
  • Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and guidelines
  • Research, statistical analysis, and report writing techniques and processes
  • Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
  • Commitment and adherence to intellectual freedom principles
  • Current knowledge of Indigenous organizations in the National Capital Region
  • Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings and recommendations
  • Knowledge of current trends and best practices in public library service for Indigenous groups
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office
  • Understanding of environmental and industry trends impacting organizations and influencing the future of work and workforce
  • Familiarity with project management principles and practices
  • Competence in strategic and operational planning
  • Commitment to anti-racism, decolonization, and fostering an inclusive work environment aligned with justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Collaboration, interpersonal, leadership, client service, analytical, organizational, planning, and time management skills
  • Experience working in diverse communities and building relationships with partners from various sectors
  • English oral, reading, and writing language requirement

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time employment
  • 35 hours per week
  • Accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request
  • Accessible formats and communication supports available upon request

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$81,359 - CA$102,892 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteOttawaCanada

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