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Mtis Education Consultant Education, Training and Research Location: Calgary, AB Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate is Found Position Status: One (1) Full-time (40 hours/week), 12-month secondment or contract (with a possibility of extension) The Otipemisiwak Mtis Government is looking for two Mtis Education Consultants to join our Teaching and Learning team in the Edmonton office. Reporting to the Associate Director, ELCC and K-12 Initiatives, the Mtis Education Consultants will support the design and implementation of professional learning opportunities, educational partnerships, and K-12 learning experiences across Alberta, in alignment with the Education, Training, and Research departments mandate in Mtis education. This opportunity may be filled through either a one-year secondment or a salaried term contract. The department of Education, Training, and Research welcomes applications from qualified educators currently working in school divisions, as well as those working in community, nonprofit, consulting, or other educational settings. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance Mtis education, culture, and language revitalization across the province. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with school divisions, educators, communities, and partners to strengthen curriculum implementation and develop high-quality educational resources and programming. Key Responsibilities Design, facilitate, and deliver professional learning for superintendents, system leaders, principals, and teachers at the national, provincial, and local levels. Develop K-12 programming, lesson plans, educational supports, and culturally relevant resources grounded in Mtis perspectives, sound pedagogical practice, and connection to Alberta curricula. Partner with school divisions across Alberta to advance Mtis education initiatives, learning opportunities, and services delivered under Mtis Education Service Agreements (MESAs). Create educational materials and implementation tools for current and emerging Education, Training, and Research courses. Serve as a liaison with instructional teams, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community partners, and Mtis communities, and cultivate relationships that support the co-development of authentic educational resources and learning experiences. Represent Mtis education as a member of various advisory boards, including: ATA Indigenous Council Alberta Professional Learning Consortium College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) committees Co-write and manage grants and contracts, including identifying funding opportunities and supporting timelines, deliverables, reporting, and budget oversight in collaboration with leadership. Support events and initiatives within the department of Education, Training, and Research and the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government, including travel throughout Alberta as required. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of Mtis identity, history, governance, culture, and language. Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action, the Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), particularly their implications for Albertas Teaching Quality Standard. Experience in Indigenous education, curriculum development, and teaching, with a strong understanding of the Alberta education system and K-12 learning environments. Ability to design and deliver highquality professional learning for diverse audiences. Ability to develop culturally relevant, pedagogically sound educational resources. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with Knowledge Keepers, community leaders, educators, and other stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to the diverse perspectives and needs of colleagues, partners, and learners. Strong project management, organization, and timemanagement skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. Proficiency with educational technology, learning management systems, and digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and digital meeting platforms. Political and cultural sensitivity, including an understanding of Mtis community and governance contexts, and the ability to navigate relationships, competing priorities, and complex conversations with professionalism, respect, and discretion. Fluency in French, including the ability to support Frenchlanguage programming is an asset. Qualifications Bachelor of Education degree is required. Must hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. Master of Education and/or Leadership Certification are considered assets. Other Requirements Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, school divisions, and community partners across the province. Position is based in Calgary, AB; inoffice presence is required. Ability to work a regular schedule from Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as required. Ability to travel throughout Alberta, with notice. Reliable transportation and valid Class 5 drivers license. Submission of a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check. What We Offer The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops. An opportunity to learn about Mtis culture, history, and art. Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment. A competitive wage. And other perks! In alignment with our commitment to Mtis selfdetermination and community empowerment, preferential consideration will be extended to Mtis Citizens of Alberta who are qualified educators holding an Alberta education degree and legally authorized to practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr