Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Enaagidoowendang
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND CHALLENGES YOU TO DO YOUR BEST? CONSIDER JOINING OUR TEAM!
- We offer Anishinaabe-aadiziwin and Anishinaabemowin learning opportunities for employees to support personal wellness and growth.
- We cover 75% of the employee’s benefit premiums.
- Generous defined pension plan with a total 14% contribution (9% employer and 5% employee).
- We participate in the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan.
- There is a two-week paid winter closure in December annually.
- Work a 4-day work week in the months of July and August annually.
If these benefits interest you and you want to join a team that creates a place of learning that supports and inspires students through lifelong learning opportunities, call us today! We are seeking a valuable team member for the Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Enaagidoowendang position.
Classification: Executive – EX2 Divisional Manager/Salary Grade Band M
Qualified Level Salary Range: $113,633.00 – $126,259.00 – $138,885.00
Position Objective:
The Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Enaagidoowendang collaborates to lead the organization’s work and initiatives, ensuring that organizational philosophies are reflected in all programs, services, and practices. The position provides visionary leadership for academic programs grounded in Anishinaabe knowledge systems, language, culture, governance, and community priorities. The Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Enaagidoowendang plays a central role in academic planning, program development, accreditation, budgeting, and policy implementation. This senior academic leader fosters relationships and supports Indigenous faculty and students, ensuring that Kenjgewin Teg’s work reflects Anishinaabe values, sovereignty, and ways of knowing.
This position is expected to support the organizational philosophies and ensure they are reflected in all programs, services, and practices.
Qualifications:
Required
- A minimum of a master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, or equivalent education and years of experience.
- Deep knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, language, governance, and community priorities.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities in respectful, reciprocal ways.
- A minimum of four (4) years of leadership experience in academic, community, or organizational settings.
Preferred
- Fluency or proficiency in Anishinaabemowin.
- Experience with land-based education.
- A record of community-based work related to Anishinaabe knowledge systems.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of general office procedures and practices involving procurement, travel arrangements, budget management, and reports.
- Strong time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to record meeting minutes.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to maintain filing systems and databases.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a challenging environment.
- Maintain a high level of security, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Cultural knowledge of the Ojibwe Nation preferred; and Kendmoowin; Anishnabemwin miinwaa Anishnaabe bmaadziwin.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca for a FULL job description to provide the scope and an understanding of this position’s responsibilities.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Interested individuals can send a complete application package that consists of:
Cover letter, a detailed resume, three (3) current (within one year) references listed, two of which must be professional, and your written permission to contact references.
Applications can be received marked confidential through email at humanresources@kenjgewinteg.ca or mailed to:
Kenjgewin Teg
“HR – Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Enaagidoowendang”
c/o Director of Human Resources
374A Hwy. 551, M’Chigeeng, ON
P0P 1G0
Late applications and incomplete application packages will not be considered. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: Kenjgewin Teg has taken steps to ensure the organization is inclusive within the school community. This includes the shared practice of the First Nation tradition of smudging.
Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act, 1987.
