Instructor of Métis History & Culture - Louis Riel Institute

Reporting to the Cultural Programming Manager, the instructor of Métis History & Culture is responsible for researching, developing, planning and implementing Metis History & Cultural programming, including instructing on-site in the physical classroom environment and implementing and facilitating web-based courses. This position may require varying hours based on the needs of the department, students and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Competencies:

Research, develop and deliver Métis History and Cultural training and resources
Continual learning of Métis History and Culture
Deliver course content in a variety of ways including direct in-person classroom instruction and web-based learning
Use a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning classroom environment
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
Recommend and implement any changes needed to deliver a consistently quality program
Act as liaison with affiliates and maintain industry relationships
Provide historical teaching and support to team members
Provide support to Riel House Supervisor
Track and maintain cultural inventory and all items used in the program
Adhere to budgets and create reports on projects as requested
Support planning events as requested, including attending, teaching and facilitating

Skills and Qualifications:

Highschool diploma required, and University/College Education or equivalent work experience preferred
Post-Secondary or equivalent life learning of Métis History and Culture required
Knowledge of the Michif Language preferred
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines while multitasking
Comfortable with public speaking
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
Experience working with youth and large groups
Experience working in a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community considered an asset
Knowledge of Métis culture, LRI programs and services is a definite asset
General knowledge of MMF programs, services, and governance
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle
Must hold valid criminal record and child abuse registry checks

LRI offers comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension and vacation.

LRI requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. LRI will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Qualified Métis applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify on their resume. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.