Events Specialist, Indigenous Education and Affairs

Competition Number S181350P

Position Title Events Specialist, Indigenous Education and Affairs

Position Number S99128

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Start Date 

End Date (if applicable) 

Department Indigenous Education and Affairs

Additional Notes 

Location North Vancouver

Working with us 

Our Indigenous Education and Affairs Department is where our commitment to inclusion and care goes hand in hand with our commitment to Truth + Reconciliation, Indigenization, and Decolonization. Through our dedication to both personal and professional connections, we’re aligned with our communities and eagerly engage with the issues that are important to them.

We are dedicated to improving lives and building healthy communities through education and connection. In a place where creativity, imagination, and experimentation are prized, our efforts are all aimed to provide our students with the knowledge and skills to transform their own lives as well as create meaningful impacts on the lives of others.

The Indigenous Education and Affairs Department is a community of passionate leaders shaping the future through connection, care, and transformative learning.

Are you ready to become a valued member of a community committed to making a difference? Join us and become a welcomed into a dynamic educational environment.

About the role 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Events Specialist, Indigenous Education and Affairs (IEA) ensures the appropriate integration of cultural protocols in the planning, production, and execution of Indigenous events or events featuring Indigenous content at Capilano University. This role also provides administrative support for Indigenous Student Services.

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Education and Affairs, the Events Specialist provides guidance, advice, and logistical support to the campus community to foster meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples, particularly the 5 Territorial Rightsholder Nations. They collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations and representatives, to create impactful events that strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities.

The Events Specialist, IEA, is responsible for independently overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, exercising sound judgment, and ensuring the successful implementation of events and initiatives on behalf of the Office of Indigenous Education and Affairs.

SOME ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Creates and implements the structures required to ensure successful delivery, coordination, budget management, execution, and evaluation of IEA’s events. This includes following Indigenous protocols; processes, procedures, and best practices with communicable disease plans; and providing supports to the Indigenous areas of CapU’s photography and recording policy.
• Works closely with the IEA Team and, during events such as Graduation and Orientation Week, collaborates with the University Relations Team—which includes Philanthropy, Alumni Relations, and other university working groups—to determine event requirements, map out deliverables, and create schedules, all under the direction of the Manager, Indigenous Education and Affairs, or the project lead.
• Liaises and works collaboratively with a wide range of departments, service areas and vendors (e.g. procurement, facilities, food services, communications, IT and marketing, etc.) to ensure all components of the event program (e.g. venue, food services, entertainment, media relations, speech writing, audio visual presentations, etc.) are effectively implemented.
• Works with key partners across the campus community to help conceptualize events and makes recommendations on creative and logistical aspects of the event.

Experience, competencies & qualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary education in a related field supplemented by courses or training in event planning or project management.
• Three years of directly related work experience in event management/project management. Experience with planning and executing Indigenous events required.
• Lived Indigenous experience is required in this position

For more informationFor more information, please see the complete job description.

BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Days and Hours of WorkOur standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include working evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.

Bridge Period (if applicable) 

Pay Group 20

Salary 

$5086 per month based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to $5717)

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 03/13/2025

Job Close Date 03/28/2025

Open Until Filled No

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