IPS is Hiring a Manager of Curriculum and Learning Development

• Job Description

Who Are We?

Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of Excellence in Community Education (IPS) is a provincial organization that provides professional development to Indigenous child and family services in BC, to nonprofits, governments, municipalities, and corporations. Unique to our organization is our commitment to culturally relevant services. The Society works in cooperation with Indigenous child and family serving agencies to protect and enhance the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, First Nations and communities by reaffirming traditions, and through effective child and family service delivery that empowers the voices of Indigenous Peoples.

Purpose of the Position

The Manager of Curriculum and Learning Development is ultimately responsible for ensuring exceptional delivery of the Indigenous Child and Family Services Training with content that is both relevant and timely which includes training, scheduling, and evaluations. The position will include overseeing the development of curriculum and facilitation techniques to ensure course material is aligned with child welfare legislation and other internal policies.

The Manager reports to the Associate Director and will develop strong relationships with IPS staff, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and contractors. The position will be based out of the Society’s office and will be expected to do some travel (mostly in BC) to other off-site locations and represent IPS at various conferences, committees and forums as requested.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we’re looking for

• A Bachelors or Masters of Social Work or related degree is preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in a Child Welfare related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Progressive experience in Indigenous Child & Family Services, child protection and Indigenous social work
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of competency-based curriculum, public education and relations materials, specifically utilizing a blended learning approach
• Experience in adult education instruction with sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, and practices in BC
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, Moodle, and Zoom.

What We Offer

• A supportive workplace that values professional growth, wellness programs, and cultural immersion initiatives.
• Competitive benefits package after 3 months of employment.
• A matched RRSP Group Savings Plan after 6 months of employment.
• Annual salary starting at $95,000-$105,000 based on Experience.
• Full-time position at 35 hours per week at our office in Langford.

How to Apply

*First Nations (status and non-status), Metis, Inuit, and Indigenous applicants are respectfully requested to self-identify in their cover letter.

If you are qualified and interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your Cover Letter, Resume, and References. to  with “Manager of Curriculum and Learning Development” as the subject line.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*The Society recognizes that in keeping with the Employment Equity Act of Canada, Section 7, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, where a private sector employer is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Aboriginal peoples, the employer may give preference in employment to Aboriginal peoples or employ only Aboriginal peoples, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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