<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Please see the attached for a new position at the HR MacMillan Space Centre.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><b style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Position: Indigenous Programs Coordinator </b></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">Department: </b>Learning Services </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">Reports To: </b>Director of Learning </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">Salary: </b>Full-time position, $24.79 per hour, plus benefits package </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><i class="">*Position is included in the 2022 Federal Work-Sharing Program: current reduced schedule of work is 3 days per week</i><b class=""><i class="">. </i></b></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">This position falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15 </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">Posting Date: </b>Monday January 17, 2022 </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">Closing Date: </b>Monday February 7, 2022 </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is committed to developing long term, trusted and respectful relationships with Indigenous Nations. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueum) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the Centre acknowledges the unique history and connection of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueum) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations to the land. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">We acknowledge the spirit and intent of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action and recognize our role and responsibility in reconciliation. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The Indigenous Programs Coordinator position plays a critical role in achieving the Space Centre’s commitments to long term, trusted and Indigenous relationships, and the ongoing development and delivery of Indigenous programs. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><b style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Nature of Position </b></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Learning is an important aspect of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre mandate. Visitors of all ages are engaged with a sense of wonder about the universe, our planet and space exploration. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to <span style="color: #1f2023" class="">assist with the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of interpretive programming from an indigenous perspective </span>to a variety of audiences at the Space Centre and off-site, both locally and province-wide. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><b style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Major Duties and Responsibilities </b></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Our programs coordinator role is key to support working relationships and opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous Nations. This role trains, schedules and supervises the work of a moderate-sized group of interpretive staff and volunteers; researches and develops school and public program content and related materials; oversees the day-to-day delivery of programs in multimedia theatres, exhibition and programming spaces. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The position works independently with autonomy within the parameters of established policies and procedures to meet program goals. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Builds and maintains relationships with Indigenous Nations using a comprehensive understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and the <span style="color: #1f2023" class="">United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)</span>. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Develops, plans, coordinates, evaluates and implements a variety of educational Earth and space science education programs, materials and activities within established guidelines. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of staff and volunteers engaged in interpretive activities. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Able to assess the current state of interpretive school and public programs including revising content to keep relevant while ensuring alignment with Space Centre standards and mission. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Manages and oversees day-to-day delivery of programs in multi-media theatres, exhibition and programming spaces and develops and implements relevant policies and procedures. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>May be required to research, develop and present programs using a variety of media. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><b style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Experience and Qualifications </b></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>University graduation with a degree in education, science education, astronomy and/or science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Minimum of two (2) years of program coordination and event planning, or related experience. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in managing staff and volunteers for a diverse work environment. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Has a passion for working with people as an energetic and enthusiastic team player. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Experience working with Indigenous communities/organizations and experience with Indigenous Nation relationship building. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Ability to work cross-culturally, across the range of First Nations communities. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Understanding of appropriate protocol with Indigenous communities and organizations. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous youth, Elders and community members. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Possesses good working knowledge of the Space Centre's school and public programs and objectives. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Excellent communicator and public speaker (oral and written) for a variety of audiences. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.2px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Effective relationship builder to establish and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Background in astronomy, space science, science education, and sustainability education is an asset. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Strong understanding of security and safety protocols for program administration. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Skilled in the use of equipment and software related to the work. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Wingdings;" class=""> </span>Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Applications are invited until <b class="">5:00 pm on Monday February 7, 2022</b>. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources via email: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);" class=""><a href="mailto:careers@spacecentre.ca" class="">careers@spacecentre.ca</a> </span></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);" class=""><br class=""></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""></div></body></html>