One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Canada provides education technology to Aboriginal students nationwide. To date, we have provided technology to more than 9,000 Aboriginal children 6-12 years of age in rural, remote and urban communities. The initiative is currently active in more than 60 Aboriginal educational initiatives located in 9 provinces and 2 territories.
OLPC Canada is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Coordinator Trainee – Digital Resources to complement its growing and dynamic team. Candidates must self-identify as Aboriginal people and currently be unemployed or underemployed due to funding requirements. This position is funded by Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and candidates are required to register as clients of the agency.
The successful candidate will help to provide Aboriginal students with access to electronic resources designed to develop awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and languages, while contributing to the design and implementation of a strategy for Aboriginal students to digitize, share and promote local cultural knowledge. The Project Coordinator will also provide support to Aboriginal education programs forming the OLPC Canada network and assist with fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have superior communication skills, possess experience and competency in working with diverse communities, children and youth, and be passionate about child-centered education. This position requires a positive, organized, flexible and forward thinking individual. Training in education technology, communications and development will be provided.
Responsibilities Include:
- Identify apps, books, audiobooks, videos that enhance awareness and understanding of Aboriginal cultures and languages
- Initiate partnerships with education technology content developers and obtain permission to utilize electronic resources through OLPC Canada programming
- Research and assist with the implementation of strategies for Aboriginal students to digitize cultural knowledge
- Research and apply for funding opportunities to enhance access to and develop electronic resources
- Communicate with Aboriginal education programs that currently form the OLPC Canada network, including the provision of training and support in the use of educational technology, as required
- Assist with the preparation of technology for distribution to beneficiary Aboriginal education programs (training will be provided)
- General administrative duties, as required
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience, preferably working with Aboriginal organizations and/or communities in roles related to education and program execution
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural groups and stakeholders
- Passion for education and technology as an educational tool
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and reports (training will be provided), engage in professional correspondence and network in professional and social settings
- Excellent research skills, demonstrated through professional and/or academic experience
- Sound judgment, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality
To Submit an Application:
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume via email to
martino@olpccanada.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 13 , 2016.
Candidate must be registered to Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training.
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
