Reporting to the CEO and working in close collaboration with the Indigenous Advisory Circle, the Director - Indigenous perspectives will develop collaborations both within the School and externally, in order to better integrate and foster the Indigenous theatre of tomorrow.

As a new role in our institution, you'll have the opportunity to shape it in alignment with your personal history and skills. We also offer leadership training and support for professional development.

For instance, this person might be asked to:

• Actively contribute to the creation of a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and staff from Indigenous communities.
• Act as a positive leader in the cultural evolution of NTS so that the School becomes a preferred learning institution for artists who identify with First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities.
• Communicate the importance of Indigenous creative expression and help NTS communities evolve towards positive change.
• Manage the Indigenous artists-in-residence program, in close collaboration with the pedagogical teams.
• Provide support for the evolution of the new "New Pathways" program, as well as other pedagogical initiatives.
• In conjunction with Executive Artistic Directors, Program Directors and pedagogical teams, oversee the implementation of Indigenous perspectives in educational curriculum.
• Work in direct collaboration with NTS's Centre for Arts and Social Innovation (CASI) to develop activities and support the creation of alternative programs.
• Support efforts to recruit Indigenous students in communities across Canada by sharing your knowledge and experience of the realities of Indigenous communities in Canada.
• Collaborate with the CEO and others involved to further the implementation of NTS's Anti-Racism and Decolonization Action Plan and other initiatives to provide cultural frameworks integrating knowledge, systems and initiatives to support NTS's commitment to reconciliation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of NTS strategic objectives and activities in partnership with the Indigenous Advisory Circle, Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate and participate in important events throughout the school year, such as the annual welcome ceremony /Ohen:ton Karihwatehkhwen, Indigenous Advisory Circle activities and other significant events.
• Any other related tasks.
• In partnership with Human Resources, ensure the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives into internal policies and management practices for the entire staff.
• Organize monthly meetings with the Indigenous Advisory Circle to maintain current Circle initiatives and seek advice on developing initiatives.
• Along with Student Services and the Indigenous Elder-in-Residence, provide support to Indigenous students as they move through the NTS, while ensuring that the interests of students and staff from Indigenous communities are upheld.
• Build efficient work relationships with local and national Indigenous institutions.
• Act as a prominent ambassador of NTS for Indigenous persons within and outside the School, including speaking engagements, convening advisory groups, etc.

•  competitive salary with an agile work schedule.

• A caring, dynamic and motivating work environment.

• A generous number of vacation days, plus two weeks paid vacation during the holidays, with bonus statutory holidays.

• A comprehensive group insurance plan, employee assistance program and telemedicine.

• The privilege of daily contact with a dedicated team, exceptional artists from across Canada and over 170 talented students - all in a bilingual, diverse and inclusive workplace!

Throughout our recruitment process, we strive to offer a human-centred approach,
acknowledging that each candidate is an individual with a unique story, exceptional skills
and potential to be discovered. Placing respect, communication and empathy at the heart
of this approach, we seek to ensure that each person feels heard, valued and understood
throughout the process.

Our community of 70 employees, 200 students and over 300 collaborators are engaged in creating the future of theatres across Canada.

We believe that process is more important than results. Home to nine professional programs plus a Center for Arts and Social Innovation, our facilities are located in two campuses: the Saint-Denis campus and the Monument-National campus.

Within this ecosystem the Indigenous Advisory Circle is a group of Indigenous artists from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, influences and reinforces the School's pedagogical methods, weaving in an Indigenous perspective of the world.