Indigenous Student Engagement and Placement Coordinator
Full-Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Community Service-Learning Officer, the Indigenous Student Engagement and Placement Coordinator supports programs serving First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students through the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning (BCSL) program. This includes coordinating student placements and fostering respectful, reciprocal partnerships with community partners, students, and faculty, guided by Indigenous worldviews and values.
The coordinator also contributes to the planning and delivery of cultural programming and events in collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, including workshops, ceremonies, and campus-wide events such as the Welcome Powwow and graduation celebrations. Responsibilities include liaising with Elders and Knowledge Holders, coordinating logistics, and supporting culturally relevant programming that enhances student engagement and success.
The coordinator supports key goals outlined in the Indigenous Strategic Plan and the University’s strategic plan. We welcome applications from First Nation, Métis, and Inuit candidates whose lived experiences strengthen culturally safe and welcoming learning spaces. Hours may vary based on departmental needs, with advance notice provided as per Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a human-services discipline as well as one to two years of practical experience and experience engaging and supporting Indigenous students, communities and/or organizations. Demonstrated experience working alongside Indigenous students, communities, and/or organizations in ways that are community-driven, relational, and rooted in cultural and land-based practices.
The target hiring range for this position is $27.11 to $28.92 per hour, with the ability to progress to a maximum rate of $34.35 per hour. Placement within the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., January 26, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
