Institute for Education Leadership – IEL Coordinator Position

Building a leadership development framework

Institute for Education Leadership (IEL)

Position Summary

The Institute for Education Leadership (IEL) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Coordinator to support the creation of a provincial leadership development resource grounded in human rights, antioppression, and inclusive  leadership principles. Reporting to and working under the direction of the Leadership Resource Development Committee (LRDC), with accountability to the IEL Steering Committee, the Coordinator will play a central role in ensuring the effective coordination, alignment, and delivery of this significant province-wide initiative. This is a contract position suited to an individual with demonstrated expertise and experience in coordinating complex, multi-partner projects within Ontario’s education sector.

Compensation

$1,000 per day + HST (contract position)

Term

35 days within a 12-to-24-month period beginning in July 2026

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities required to support the development of the Leadership Development Framework, ensuring alignment with approved timelines, milestones, and governance structures.
• Monitor progress against the critical path and bring forward risks, and mitigation strategies to the LRDC.
• Support the planning and sequencing of project phases from initiation through to approval and launch.
• Coordinate activities related to translation, sector-specific (Catholic and French language) adaptations, accessibility, quality control, copy editing, and graphic design.
• Support final review, approval, and launch preparation activities.

Committee and Partner Support

• Serve as the primary point of coordination among the Leadership Resource Development Committee, Writing Team, Steering Committee, researchers, and sector partners.
• Plan and support meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, logistics, minutes, and follow-up actions for virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of committee members and writers, including the development and use of skills and representation of matrices.

Content and Process Support

• Compile and summarize research, consulta[on feedback, and reference materials to support the Wri[ng Team.
• Support consulta[on and engagement processes to ensure the Leadership Development
• Framework is responsive to the needs of all four publicly funded educa[on sectors.
• Ensure guiding principles—human rights, an[-oppression, inclusion, mental health, and culturally responsive leadership—are embedded throughout the development process and final product.

Reporting and Governance

• Prepare progress reports and summary documentation for the LRDC and Steering Committee.
• Support decision-making processes related to the scope and direction of the Leadership Development Framework.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support transparency, accountability, and future implementation planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a senior leadership role in Ontario’s publicly funded education system.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, multi-partner projects, in Ontario’s education context.
• Demonstrated understanding of human rights-based, and anti-oppressive frameworks and practices.
• Experience working with committees, advisory groups, and a variety of partners.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient and effective use of technology and common platforms for collaboration and communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Fluency in both English and French, written and oral communication is required.

Assets

• Experience at all levels of Ontario’s publicly funded education system (teacher, principal, supervisory officer and director of education).
• Familiarity with the Ontario Leadership Framework or comparable leadership development frameworks.
• Experience supporting bilingual (English/French) projects, including translation and adaptation processes.

How to apply?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a cover letter and your resume to iel-ile@principals.on.ca by Sunday, May 24th, 2026.