Description
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for an Excursion Planner Support. This Fixed-Term, Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 4 months. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.
The Student Conference Coordinators will support the planning and execution of the 7th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference (IIVSW). This will focus on organizing professional excursions for conference delegates within Calgary and across Treaty 7 territories, highlighting community and organizational Indigenous approaches to social work and child health and wellness.
This role supports the continued indigenization of the University of Calgary. Click here to see more job opportunities with an Indigenous scope.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Plan and coordinate excursions for up to 400 conference delegates to visit Indigenous social work and child health and wellness organizations and/or cultural sites within Calgary and First Nations communities in the Treaty 7 region
- Connect with and maintain respectful relationships and communications with First Nations communities, Indigenous social work and child health and wellness organizations, and the IIVSW organizing committee
- Follow cultural protocols when engaging with First Nations communities and Indigenous social work and child health and wellness organizations.
- Coordinate logistics for First Nations community and Indigenous organization visits, including transportation and scheduling
- Manage honoraria, gifting, and offerings during First Nations community and Indigenous organization engagements
- Support conference logistics during the main event (August 12-15, 2025)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to being a good relative in Indigenous contexts
- Ability to travel to First Nations communities in the Treaty 7 region.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must have $1 million in vehicle personal liability insurance
- Must have vehicle insurance for specifically for business travel
- Must complete the UCalgary¿s online ¿Defensive Driving Course¿ prior to travelling for business purposes.
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/ Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
