Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Officer 

About Volt-Age at Concordia University 

Concordia University is supporting progress towards a resilient, decarbonized society through the Volt-Age research program, an initiative emphasizing innovative technologies for sustainable electrification. We invite you to contribute to this mission and help shape the future of energy. 

Position Overview 

With functional reporting to the Indigenous Directions Office, the Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships between Concordia University and Indigenous communities. This includes creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth to engage with university research, faculty, and students within the Volt-Age initiative.  

Working with relevant units across the University, the Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Officer will play a crucial role in fostering reciprocal partnerships, facilitating mentorship and learning experiences, and ensuring that Volt-Age’s research and outreach activities reflect Indigenous perspectives, values, and priorities. By connecting community knowledge with academic pathways, the Officer will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous scholars and leaders in sustainable technologies and innovation. 

Note:  Work-related travel expenses will be covered in accordance with Volt-Age policy. 

Primary responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Youth Engagement Office, actively engage with Indigenous youth in communities and on-campus to raise awareness of university opportunities, particularly within disciplines connected to the Volt-Age research themes. 
• Design and coordinate on-campus experiences that invite Indigenous youth to explore university research spaces, meet faculty and students, and participate in hands-on learning that connects academic disciplines to real-world impact.  
• Bring Concordia’s research to community by organizing outreach trips that connect Indigenous youth with faculty, researchers, and students who share stories and demonstrations of Volt-Age projects that are shaping a sustainable future. 
• Working with the Office of Community Engagement, build and maintain trusted relationships with Indigenous communities. 
  
• In collaboration with the Institute for Cooperative Education and the Experiential Learning Office, serve as a liaison between Indigenous community stakeholders, Volt-Age researchers and university departments to ensure the creation of experiential learning opportunities that connect youth to real-world research and industry settings. 
• Working with the Otsenhákta Student Centre, facilitate mentorship connections between Indigenous youth and student or faculty mentors. 
• Develop communications materials promoting research pathways to Indigenous youth. 
• Manage logistics and budgeting for outreach activities. 
  
• Promotes the outreach programs (via website, social media, community events and media interviews) with the help of University Communications Services. 

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, and students.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous values, ethics, protocols, and knowledge systems as well as the barriers and challenges faced by Indigenous students.  
• Demonstrated experience in the development of youth outreach initiatives.  
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization, including working with faculty members, staff, and youth.  

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to volt-age@concordia.ca by April 8, 2026.

Territorial Acknowledgement 

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. 

Employment equity

Concordia University and ERDC are strongly committed to employment equity within their community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help the ERDC achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of ERDC and to university life.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact erdc@concordia.ca to this effect.

Immigration status 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.