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The Director, Aboriginal Relations is a permanent full time position responsible for:
Participating on the organizations senior leadership team and providing strategic leadership to ensure United Way practices authentic engagement with the Aboriginal communities in Saskatoon;
Developing partnerships and building relationships with key individuals, groups and organizations to identify opportunities for community investment, community building and resource development;
Supporting organizational development and capacity building efforts within Aboriginal organizations and organizations funded by United Way;
Providing support for Aboriginal cultural awareness and inter-cultural development initiatives both internally and externally; and
Assisting United Way in identifying and implementing opportunities from the perspective of reconciliation.
The successful candidate will have:
a strong understanding of the Aboriginal communities in Saskatoon and surrounding areas;
demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit history and cultures;
a proficient ability to cultivate and maintain meaningful professional relationships;
the ability and desire to engage and mobilize individuals and organizations around social issues in our community and United Ways mission;
a post-secondary degree in a relevant field (or a combination of education and experience);
excellent oral and written communication skills; and
desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing a minimum of eight years experience working in community development within a First Nation or Mtis context. The ability to speak or understand a First Nations or Mtis language will be considered an asset.