Knowledge Hub Coordinator - Coordonnateur du Knowledge Hub

About the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages is dedicated to promoting and championing Indigenous languages by supporting the efforts of Indigenous Peoples across Canada to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen their languages. Our national team is passionate about our work, and the difference we make with the research, resources and innovation we develop collaboratively with partners and share with Indigenous communities.

We have policies in place to ensure a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace, as well as rigorous standards for transparency and accountability. Our Vision: All Indigenous languages in Canada are safe, vibrant, and thriving. Our Guiding Principles There is an urgent need for concerted efforts and investments toward the revitalization of Indigenous languages to arrest and reverse the erosion that has already occurred.

Research shows that no Indigenous language in Canada is safe and that all are in varying stages of endangerment. Indigenous languages are fundamental to the identities, cultures, spirituality, relationships to the land, worldviews, and self-determination of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous languages have and continue to contribute to the strength of Canada as a whole, including biodiversity and the richness of linguistic and cultural heritage.

The Commission is committed to protecting the vitality of all Indigenous languages, including sign languages and sleeping languages. We welcome interest by qualified candidates as we expand our national team to launch new, exciting projects and to meet growing organizational needs. About the Role The Knowledge Hub Coordinator is responsible for identifying, collecting, organizing, maintaining, and promoting Indigenous language resources, research, tools, and promising practices from across Canada and internationally.

The position supports the development of a comprehensive and accessible national repository of Indigenous language knowledge, ensuring that communities, educators, researchers, and organizations can access high-quality information to support language revitalization efforts. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, language organizations, researchers, governments, and partners to compile resources, maintain knowledge inventories, support resource development, and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities Resource Development and Management Identify, collect, and compile Indigenous language resources, tools, research, reports, and best practices. Maintain a national inventory of Indigenous language programs, initiatives, organizations, and services. Organize and catalogue resources using established information management standards. Develop and maintain searchable databases, repositories, and knowledge libraries.

Ensure resources remain current, accurate, and accessible. Knowledge Collection and Environmental Scanning Conduct ongoing environmental scans of Indigenous language revitalization initiatives, research, technologies, funding programs, and educational resources. Monitor emerging trends, innovations, policies, and practices relevant to Indigenous languages. Identify gaps in resources and recommend priorities for future development.

Prepare summaries, inventories, and resource collections on priority topics. Knowledge Mobilization Develop resource guides, toolkits, directories, and curated collections. Prepare plain-language summaries of research and technical materials. Support dissemination of resources through digital platforms, newsletters, webinars, and events. Assist in translating research findings into practical tools for communities and language practitioners.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement Build relationships with Indigenous communities, language authorities, academic institutions, and partner organizations. Coordinate requests for information, resources, and research materials. Support col