Competition Number: REQ 7275

TITLE: Indigenous Liaison and Recruitment Specialist

DIVISION: Office of Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights

SALARY: Payband J, starting rate $43.61 per hour

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK: 35

LOCATION: 200 King St.E.

WORK MODALITY: Hybrid

STATUS: Full Time Support

VACANCY: New

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2026

Land****Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBP Vision

To be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

*Candidate must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations Status and non-Status, Métis or Inuit)*

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Liaison and Recruitment Specialist (“Liaison”) is responsible for the delivery of Indigenous student recruitment for George Brown Polytechnic including, but not limited to, all full and part-time postsecondary programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implements Indigenous focused recruitment strategies designed to: Showcase George Brown’s 160+ full-time degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs.
• Support informed post-secondary decision making for Indigenous learners and their families.
• Strengthen pathways from recruitment to application, conversion and early transition Builds and maintains respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous education partners, guided by principles of relational accountability and Indigenous protocols.
• Connect with prospective students in a variety of methods and represents the Polytechnic using culturally responsive approaches consistent with Indigenous protocols and GBP commitments to reconciliation, equity and belonging.
• Organize a schedule; make travel and accommodation arrangements; prepares and transports marketing collateral/give-aways/signage; sets up and tears down displays, while using GBP’s resources to best advantage.
• Represent the Polytechnic at province-wide events: Ontario College Information Program (CIP), Ontario Polytechnic Dialogues, and degree panels.
• Build relationships with Indigenous communities, school boards community org respectful of Indigenous governance and protocols.
• Identify and communicate systemic barriers encountered through community engagement, consultations, and recruitment activities.
• Manage school relationships, by fostering relationships with feeder high schools across the province, with particular focus on Toronto and surrounding GTA school boards and their Indigenous Education departments.
• Create opportunities to work with guidance counsellors and teachers, through periodic meetings, to understand programs offered at the high schools and how they relate to GBP programs and growth areas.
• Initiate and/or responds to requests for school visits; secures appointments and organizes visits to best use own time and GBP’s resources.
• Participate in school visits, parent/information nights, Ontario Polytechnic Information Fair, as well as other education and career fairs.
• Work with other provincial Polytechnic liaison Liaisons to plan and execute annual province-wide events: Ontario Polytechnic Information Program (CIP); Ontario Polytechnic Fair (OCF); Ontario Polytechnic Dialogues; Degree Panels; the Pre-Season Liaison Conference and Annual
• General Meeting and events related to recruitment initiatives, such as Pow Wows.
• Contributes Indigenous specific expertise to ongoing review of printed material and web content related to Indigenous recruitment activities to ensure accurate representation and cultural responsiveness.
• Runs reports and analyzes Indigenous recruitment and enrolment data from OCAS to assess effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Three-year Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institute indigenous Studies; Social Work; Education; Community Development; Public Administration; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion /Human Rights; Student Services or related field of education.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience I sales/marketing, public relations or recruiting, preferably in a postsecondary education setting; with experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing acquired through courses, certificate (e.g. Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences certificate) or equivalent lived experience.
• Experience in sales/marketing, public relations or recruiting, preferably in a postsecondary education setting; with experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
• Must have lived experience and demonstrated experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities and/or Indigenous-led agencies.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships and engaging/influencing groups and individuals with varying interests.
• Experience developing, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies.
• Experience with the delivery and support of medium/large-scale events and experience coordinating volunteers during events. Experience with data collection and analysis through databases and/or customer service management tools.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the Polytechnic’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and outreach skills.
• Able to lift between 20 kg or 44 lbs.
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic’s priorities on diversity and equity.
• Able to travel to cities throughout Ontario for events driving rental vehicle and transporting products.
• Able to stay overnight (sometimes weeklong) and drive long hours.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the college’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events (some evenings and weekends).
• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown Polytechnic may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.

About Us:

George Brown Polytechnic prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown Polytechnic offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.

Notice Regarding Employment Postings and Recruitment Fraud

If you become aware of any job postings or employment opportunities advertised on external websites that are not currently listed on George Brown Polytechnic employment website, please report them to hr@georgebrown.ca.

Please note that George Brown Polytechnic maintains a no-fee recruitment policy. At no time will George Brown request payment, fees, or financial information from applicants as part of the recruitment or hiring process.

Applicants are advised to remain vigilant of recruitment-related scams and to rely only on official George Brown communications and postings published on our official employment website.