Espaces francophones Education Strategist

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Administration, Level C

Job Title

Espaces francophones Education Strategist

Department

UBCO | Administrative Support | Okanagan School of Education | Faculty of Education

Compensation Range

$7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 30, 2027

 

 

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary

Espaces francophones (EF) was born from the initiative of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) and the Okanagan School of Education (OSE); it was originally funded by a BC Ministry of Education and Child Care project-grant aiming to foster a sense of belonging to the Francophone community for bilingual – and often multilingual – French speakers on the UBCO campus (staff, faculty, students). This lead to formalized collaborations with BC Interior school districts and the Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO). Through its programming and consultation with stakeholders since 2022, EF was able to conduct a needs assessment that showed gaps in the discoverability of services in French and a worrisome level of distress in students from the (French) B.Ed. program who were experiencing various levels of dissatisfaction regarding the sense of belonging and their linguistic security. These feelings are well documented by researchers on minority-language. With that in mind, Espaces francophones’ directors applied for a 2-year grant aiming to develop structuring, sustainable activities, training, and community-building strategies to enhance the health, wellness, and diversity of Francophones on UBCO campus. This position is made possible with the support of the Government of Canada and the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.

The Espaces Francophones Education Strategist develops and implements organizational change strategies, initiatives, and programs that promotes the overall vision, strategy, and goals for equity, diversity and inclusion at UBC. Through design, delivery and facilitation of workshops, trainings, assessments, dialogues, and interventions with and for Francophone students, staff and faculty, the Education Strategist enhances the discoverability of local and distant resources and services (e.g. employment, immigration, education, healthcare, childcare, housing, etc.) relative to the health, wellbeing, and diversity. They coordinate and facilitate the interconnection of various organizations (clubs, associations), institutions (schools, government agencies), cultural venues and festivals (theatre, parks) throughout B.C.’s Interior. As such, they contribute to shaping UBC Okanagan campus’ connection with its community.

Organizational Status
The Espaces francophones Education Strategist reports to the grant holder of the project “Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity of Francophones on UBCO campus”, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages and World Literatures, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies; they provide leadership on issues of access to resources in French for all members of the campus community. The Espaces francophones Education Strategist works collaboratively as an executive member of a Steering Committee composed of faculty, staff, and students of the UBCO campus as well as BC Interior Francophone community members from various sectors such as – but not limited to – education (e.g., BC Southern Interior Network, https://www.bcsifrenched.ca/), health care (e.g., RésoSanté CB, https://resosante.ca), gender equity and inclusion (e.g. FrancoQueer, Réseau Femmes), culture (e.g. Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan), immigration (e.g., Relais francophone) or employment and business development (Société de développement économique), actively participating in and contributing to the development and implementation of the objectives of the “Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity of Francophones on UBCO campus” initiative. This is a grant-funded position.

The Espaces francophones Education Strategist works collaboratively with UBC departments, faculties, student organizations and other units on campus; and with a full spectrum of University administrative heads, faculty, staff and students.

Work Performed

• Develops and implements organizational change strategies that promote Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity of Francophones in all learning, living and working environments across campus, and will actively contribute to institutional, intellectual and personal transformation for all students, faculty and staff.
• Consults with Administrative Heads of Units and other administrators in assessing facilitation and education needs of their particular units. With the Steering Committee and/or the grant holder, designs appropriate interventions tailored to the assessment.
• Develops, coordinates and facilitates programs and educational initiatives forums, presentations, lectures and workshops to all levels of the University community on all matters pertaining to Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity that enhance the experiences of Francophones and other linguistic minorities in the University community.
• Consults with faculty, staff and students on issues related to Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity of Francophones and relevant policies and processes in the learning, working, and living environments of UBC community members.
• Facilitates meaningful collaborations and engagement with equity, diversity and inclusion-seeking service providers, units and faculties on campus and with the broader external community in order to nurture and sustain effective partnerships.
• Participates and represents UBC in professional organizations that intersect with Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity matters on a local, provincial and/or national scale.
• Acts as an administrative resource and support to the Steering Committee of the Initiative and the grant holder.
• With the support of the Steering Committee and the grant holder, coordinates and prepares grant applications and funding proposals connected with the objectives of the initiative.
• Liaises with individuals, community organizations, professional organizations, educational institutions, government and other partners to enhance the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and the Okanagan School of Education with external community.
• Prepares reports, publications and other written work as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The incumbent acts collaboratively and within broad guidelines. The incumbent must exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decisions and planning and executing services and programs. Must demonstrate tact, sensitivity and confidentiality in dealing with clients.

The position will also lead in the effective planning, development, implementation and support of Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity programs and initiatives for Francophones. Failure to perform effectively would cause significant loss of support for and credibility from program participants, internal and external collaborators, senior administration and associations. Error in judgment determining resources and techniques needed could affect the quality and success of the projects and credibility of programs that have both strategic and operational impact.

The result of inaccurate or inappropriate advice or neglect of duties relating to equity, inclusion and or diversity could result in the University’s failure to comply with federal and provincial human rights and equity legislation, such as the BC Human Rights Code and result in liability for such human rights violations.

Supervision Received
Supervision will be provided by the grant holder. Incumbent acts independently and exercises initiative and sound judgment when representing Espaces francophones, the project “Community, Health, Wellness and Diversity of Francophones on UBCO campus,” the Department of Languages & World Literatures (Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies), and “Parcours francais” (Okanagan School of Education).

Supervision Given
May supervise project staff, students, student employees, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., law, education, psychology, social work) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in equity, diversity, inclusion or intercultural competencies, particularly as applied in community, health, wellness and diversity contexts.
• Background in adult education, student development, or social justice organizations preferred.
• Proven experience in the development, implementation and facilitation of educational programs related to community, health, wellness and diversity, preferably in a university setting.
• Excellent oral communication skills in both French and English, with passive written comprehension in French.
• Strong written communication skills in English.
• Proven facilitation skills for delivering workshops, presentations, and community engagement activities.
• Advanced analytical thinking and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse groups including students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Strong interpersonal skills for navigating confidential and highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, evaluate alternatives, and make well informed decisions in the absence of clear policies or procedures.
• Ability to execute directives, policies, and strategies effectively and independently.
• Capacity to take direction, lead others, and contribute meaningfully within a high-performing team environment.
• Ability to envision, implement, and assess innovation programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders both on and off campus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and to travel occasionally off-campus for community engagement or professional activities.