ATESL Ethnocultural Grant - Project Coordinator

ATESL is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Coordinator for the approved Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program: Intercultural Connections, for resources “Developing Intercultural Competence through Narrative Métissage” to monitor project deliverables,

coordinate the project team, and develop materials in conjunction with the Resource Developer.

Project Dates: May 2025 to May 2026

Project Description:

This Train-the-Trainer program equips English as an Additional Language (EAL) instructors with pedagogical skills and confidence through hands-on use of narrative métissage—an approach rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing that weaves diverse personal stories to foster connection, understanding, and learning. Instructors learn by doing, engaging in workshops, coaching, and storytelling exercises that enhance their intercultural competence, anti-racism practices, and understanding of decolonization. This project addresses a critical gap in the way equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), Indigenization, and intercultural competence (IC) are approached in education.

By weaving lived experiences into language acquisition practices, instructors build teaching expertise while gaining tools to facilitate meaningful storytelling, honour diverse identities, and integrate Indigenous knowledge systems. The program supports instructors in enhancing their own Intercultural Competence (IC) and in embedding IC, anti-racism, and inclusion into their practice.

This project provides experiential learning opportunities, a comprehensive facilitator guide, and a mini-documentary documenting the process, ensuring instructors are fully supported. It fosters inclusive, relational, reflective environments that advance language learning, equity, and integration for newcomers and refugees to Canada.

Remuneration: The coordinator will be compensated at a rate of $70 per hour for 110 hours over a 12 month period.

Qualifications:

• ATESL Member
• Five years minimum experience in ESL/EAL field
• Experience creating materials and resources for multilevel learners
• Well versed in Intercultural competence and communications
• Project management experience
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
• Able to work remotely

Responsibilities:

1. Liaise with the funder, the ATESL Board, and work collaboratively with the resource developer
2. Invite representatives of ATESL local chapters and ESL programs throughout the
   province to participate in focus groups
3. Facilitate the timely completion of tasks and outcomes of the project
4. Assist in dissemination of interim and final reports to ATESL Board and funders
5. Manage expenses and prepare the financial statements in conjunction with the ATESL Business Manager to be submitted to funders
6. Take responsibility for the timely completion of project and submission of project report
7. Continue overall monitoring and assessment to meet all project outcomes within established parameters

To Apply:

Email a CV & cover letter no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025.