Indigenous Awareness & Outreach Assistant Summer Student

Indigenous Awareness & Outreach is looking for a motivated summer student to provide vital administrative and project support. In this role, you’ll help manage projects and research and update documents. We encourage Indigenous candidates to self-identify when applying and bring their unique perspectives to this role.

What will you do? 

• Provide administration support to the Indigenous Awareness and Outreach Consultant
• Conduct research regarding Indigenous/First Peoples
• Assist with project management in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Update Indigenous Awareness webpage and google site
• Provide support to the Edmonton Indigenous Employee Resource Network (EIERN)
• Participate with Indigenous Community, events and provide support to the Indigenous Awareness & Outreach Consultant
• General office duties; clerical support using google applications
• Other duties as required 

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• Enrolled in second or third year of post secondary studies
• As this is part of the Indigenous Summer Student Program, applicants must be First Peoples of Canada; First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis or Inuit 

Assets:

• Experience working or volunteering with Indigenous First Peoples (First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis or Inuit) projects or communities
• Previous Indigenous awareness training
• Experience in program development or coordination
• Previous experience using and applying project management tools
• Previous experience conducting research and synthesizing the results with recommendations

Skills Required for Success:

• Oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas and concepts effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Previous experience creating presentations in multiple media formats
• Proficiency using Google applications such as Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Ability to engage, create and maintain relationships with community members and internal and external partners
• Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https\://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment\: 

• As part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a related post-secondary diploma or degree program)

Work Environment:

• Note\: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https\://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 temporary full-time positions for 4 months intended specifically for students currently commencing in May 2026

Hours of Work\: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary Range\: $21.586 - $27.472 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant\: SL/RF

Edmonton rests in amiskwacî wâskâyhkan ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌ ᐚᐢᑳᐩᐦᑲᐣ the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.