Description

Work with purpose at United for Literacy 

Formerly Frontier College, United for Literacy is the national registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and adults through literacy. Our vision is:  
Literacy is recognized as a human right and a driving force to empowerment and prosperity. United for Literacy leads the effort in Canada to help people and communities achieve their goals through the power of literacy. 
 
Since 1899, our All Welcome! approach and innovative services have been transforming every place into a learning place. In the past year, nearly 25,000 children, youth, and adults in over 200 urban, rural, and remote places across Canada (including 137 Indigenous communities) gained access to free, inclusive literacy and numeracy programs. These programs took place both in person and online, and they were supported by nearly 2,000 trained volunteer tutors. 

As an education-focused organization, we’re committed to learning from our shared history. In our recent history (from 2005), we progressively started to hire and train members of the communities we partner with. This ensures that the local culture, language, and traditions are the heart of all educational activities offered by United for Literacy. We will move forward in the spirit of reflection, collaboration, reconciliation, and change.    

The opportunity 

The Regional Coordinator position will require a commitment of 21 hours per week. United for Literacy has supported people involved with the justice system for over 50 years. Over the past three years, a team of Resource Development Advisors have worked with partners at Correctional Service Canada and various organizations to build a suite of resources that build the legal knowledge and life skills of individuals. These resources have all been developed in consultation with incarcerated individuals. We recently received funding that will build the financial literacy skills of Canadians involved in the justice system. This will be achieved through self-directed online courses, an interactive app, as well as in-person and online workshops. 

Overall accountability 

The Financial Literacy Regional Coordinator will work with members of the Legal Literacy staff team and will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver the Financial Literacy project. The Regional Coordinator position reports to the Ontario Regional Director. 
Please note that since this is a new project, the designated supervisor may change. 

Main responsibilities & major duties 

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Financial Literacy Project.
• Supervise two Resource Development Advisors.
• Create a strategy for building the financial literacy skills and knowledge of people involved in the justice system.
• Develop engaging, relevant content through consulting with key stakeholders (partners, national organizations, focus group participants, family members, people inside and outside institutions, etc.).
• Expand existing and develop new Financial Literacy resources in collaboration with the Financial Literacy team. 
• Pilot and test resource materials on relevant groups.  Revise materials as needed.
• Develop social media content to inform individuals and family members about how to build financial literacy skills and access financial resources. 
• Plan and facilitate workshops, webinars, and other presentations.
• Collaborate and consult with project partners. 
• Share resources created through this project using a variety of methods.
• Manage tendering and hiring process work for service providers as needed. 
• Represent United for Literacy nationally.

Requirements 

• Three to five years of relevant work experience
• Experience with developing financial literacy and/or legal literacy content
• Experience with facilitating in-person and online workshops and webinars
• Excellent spoken and written communication  
• Experience developing and delivering educational programming for adults.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a small team.
• Experience working with diverse groups and ages
• Able to think critically, prioritize, solve problems, and manage details 
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Background in non-formal education
• Solid Computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Internet).
• Ability to travel. 

Additional Assets

• Knowledge of social media platforms 
• Ability to create promotional materials using Canva
• Experience working in the criminal justice system
• Fluency in French
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Compensation:

• $34,900 to $37,900 per year ($58,200 to $63,200 FTE)

Working at United for Literacy
You will benefit from: 

• A supportive work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun
• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI); Internal Skills Development; and more.
• Connecting with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide training and learning.
• Half days off before a statutory holiday (start your long weekends early!) and December holiday closure

Ready to join our team? 
Please email your cover letter and resume to: 
Maureen Anglin, Ontario Regional Director
[email protected]


No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.
For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca .

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process. We require some of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to do in-person work. Exemptions for valid medical reasons will be considered.