Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy. 

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything. 

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives. 

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at United for Literacy. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.  

United for Literacy respectfully acknowledges its Northern Ontario regional office is located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. Our work also takes place on the traditional territory and the enduring home of the signatory communities of Treaty 3, Treaty 9 and the Ontario portion of Treaty 5.   

We acknowledge the history that many nations hold in the region and are committed to a relationship with First Nations, Metis & Inuit Peoples based on the principals of mutual respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. 

The opportunity:  

In Northern Ontario, United for Literacy currently runs tutoring programs, homework clubs and reading circles for children, youth, and adults in partnership with community agencies. We also deliver literacy-related workshops for organizations, parents and tutors, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s Indigenous Summer Reading Camp Program. More recently, we have added on-line services that include virtual tutoring, online learning clubs and social media based learning supports for families.  

We are seeking a full-time Camp Coordinator (CC) who will provide logistical, program and administrative support to Summer Literacy Camps in remote First Nation communities.   The CC will be part of a regional team responsible for relationship-building, logistics and planning, camp staff hiring and training, project delivery, administration, evaluation, and reporting. Some travel is required and can be frequent over the summer months. Overnight on-call is required during July & August. 

Overall Accountability 

The Camp Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Manager, Northern Ontario and works closely with other regional staff on all aspects of the Summer Literacy Camps and Community Programs. The CC works both independently and collaboratively to carry out and promote the work of United for Literacy across the region. 

Your main responsibilities and major duties: 

• Build strong relationships with First Nations communities & community partners and jointly develop and adapt program delivery plans 

• Coordinate and implement all logistics related to Summer Literacy Camps including travel, training, supplies, shipping, etc. (January to September). Support Regional community programs including program resource design, volunteer recruitment and screening, shipping etc. (October through December). 

• Coordinate the recruitment and hiring of camp staff by scheduling and performing interviews, checking references, onboarding, etc. 

• Support program administration, impact evaluation and reporting by receiving, compiling and submitting results on a weekly basis during and after camp period. 

• Support and liaise with camp counsellors and community partners throughout the duration of the programs: community visits, follow up calls, daily problem-solving etc. 

• Participate on specialized projects and events that involve the whole Regional team. 

Skills, Attributes and Requirements 

Essential 

• Experience working in/with FNMI communities regionally 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, lively and constantly changing environment 

• Welcoming manner, with excellent interpersonal, active listening and conflict resolution skills 

• Experience in delivering training material and fostering a vibrant, inclusive learning environment 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Highly committed and organized multi-tasker, with exceptional attention to detail 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word 

• Willingness to work extended or weekend hours, and available to travel at short notice on occasion 

• Ability to assess and respond to emergencies in a calm and competent way 

Strongly Desired 

• Demonstrated ability to manage large multi-stakeholder projects 

• Possess a passion for literacy and community capacity building 

• A sense of adventure and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 

Working with United for Literacy  

Salary:  42,330 – 47,330 per annum 

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm (some evening and weekend hours may be required) 

In addition to your salary, you will benefit from:  

Paid time off:  

-15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated  

-Plus: paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day  

-Plus: half-days off before some long weekends (start your long weekend early!)  

-Plus: generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events  

• Flexible work hours, hybrid work options (in consultation with your supervisor)  

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period  

• Employer-matched contribution to defined contribution pension plan. Eligible to enroll after one year of employment.  

• A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun  

• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.   

• Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide trainings and learning.  

Ready to join our team? Please email your cover letter and resume to:  

Inioluwa Bankole, Manager, People and Culture [email protected] 

Subject Line: Camp Coordinator – [Name] 

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. 

For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca  

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process. 

We require some of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to do in-person work. Exemptions for valid medical reasons will be considered.