Senior Specialist, Indigenous Programs

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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family:

Student and Campus Support

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Common Law Indigenous Program

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/18

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/31

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 11

Salary Range:

$95 594,00 - $120 750,00

About the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law

Over the past 20 years, the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa has become a national and global leader in many fields. We are the only law school to offer a common law degree in both English and French, and our faculty is one of the most accomplished in the country. We are an engaged Faculty, and we have a strong culture of public engagement. We also have a strong bond with the legal community in Ottawa and a special relationship with the Supreme Court of Canada. We are leaders -- leaders in research, leaders in the profession and leaders in our community. On any given day, members of our faculty may be seen testifying before a Parliamentary committee, providing expert commentary in the media, or contributing to public policy debates on the issues of the day. We are the most-cited law faculty in the national media. Through our dedication we have built strong experiential learning opportunities for our students where our students have unparalleled access to, and interaction with, the highest judges in the land to help foster an inclusive and high-quality student experience.

Position Purpose

Provides leadership and strategic advice on indigenization, reconciliation and decolonization at the Common Law Section and builds community among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community. Facilitates cooperation and collaboration among various stakeholders and ensure the meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in university life. Key responsibilities include advising and supporting Indigenous law students in a manner is this culturally responsive and respects privacy, inclusivity and human rights.

Implements the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission relevant to legal education, and career and professional development. This includes managing the design and delivery of academic and cultural support services for Indigenous students, collaborating on research partnerships, and providing guidance on admissions, academic success, and professional networking.

Collaborates with the Admissions office to actively recruiting Indigenous students to the Common Law Section by engaging with stakeholders and executing effective recruitment strategies.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives: Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement Truth and Reconciliation initiatives at the Common Law Section, ensuring alignment with the University's Indigenous Action Plan, Transformation 2030, and other relevant internal and external policy documents.

• Student Engagement: Acts as a primary resource for Indigenous students, providing individualized and culturally appropriate support for academic, personal, and financial challenges, and coordinating appropriate campus services and accommodations. Designs and implements student engagement initiatives, including orientation programs, speaker series, networking opportunities, and graduation events to enhance the Indigenous student experience. Manages the Indigenous student tutor program, including hiring and supervising academic and writing tutors.

• Indigenous Student Recruitment and Retention: Develops and implements, together with the Admissions office, strategies and best practices to attract top Indigenous candidates to Common Law Section programs that are aligned with industry standards in Canadian legal education. Sets objectives for access to law school and addresses gaps in admissions pathways programming and student retention services.

• Community and External Relations: Engages in relatio