Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations (IIR)

Job Description

Position Summary

The University of Lethbridge is committed to meaningfully implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, ensuring that the University is a safe and welcoming community for all Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and community members. The Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations provides strategic leadership to advance Indigenization, reconciliation, and Indigenous engagement across all University faculties, departments, and programs.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Vice-Provost (IIR) works closely with the Office of the President, Deans, Research Services, Human Resources, Student Services, Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners within and beyond the University, and with Siksikaitsitapi, the Elders in Residence, and other invited Aa’ wah ’ staaksa – Kaahsinnnoon. The Vice-Provost (IIR) leads the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and initiatives that embed Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and ways of knowing across teaching, learning, research, and governance.

Externally and internally, the Vice-Provost (IIR) builds and sustains reciprocal relationships with First Nations, Métis communities, Inuit partners, and urban Indigenous organizations to uplift Indigenous knowledges and meet the needs of all Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and communities. They will strengthen Indigenous representation and voices in governance and leadership, support culturally safe environments and protocols for working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and advance coordinated work across education, research, and community engagement in alignment with the University of Lethbridge’s strategic commitments.

For more information about this opportunity or to apply, please send an email in confidence to apply@jssearch.ca with the subject line “Vice-Provost Iniskim”. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and letter of interest. In your submission, please provide what skills, experience and education you can bring to enhance the position.

The University of Lethbridge is located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.

About Lethbridge

Living and benefiting from the Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (ULethbridge) acknowledges and deeply appreciates the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of the Blackfoot people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow, with a culturally vibrant city, four distinct seasons, and access to Alberta’s natural beauty.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, and governance, particularly within the Blackfoot Confederacy. They will bring a proven record of leadership in advancing Indigenization, reconciliation, or community partnerships in a post-secondary or comparable setting, and have a demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, build collaborative relationships, and manage complex portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess an unwavering commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and Indigenous ways of knowing within academic and administrative contexts.

Open Date 02/06/2026 • Close Date Open Until Filled

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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