Graphic Designer (Indigenous applicants preferred)

Job term: Permanent FT

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: 35 hours per week

Location: Canada remote, with occasional in-person obligations and travel

Closing Date: April 8th

Compensation: $53,475-$62,558

Who We Are

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR), formerly CRE, is a national Indigenous youth-led organization. We envision a future where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities. We collaborate with communities to provide programs, grants and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and designed to strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth. Centering Indigenous youth perspectives, we have 7 deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other;

• Reciprocity
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Reclamation
• Advocacy
• Resurgence
• Solidarity

IYR is a workplace that puts its employees and community first. We are a living wage employer and believe in prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. We provide opportunities for flexible working hours, time off for ceremony and other life responsibilities and we actively respond to the accessibility needs of those who work with us. We are a results-oriented working environment, choosing to focus on achieving objectives, rather than promoting the status quo.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Associate Director of Strategic Communications , you’ll create visually compelling communications materials for both internal and external audiences. You’ll collaborate with the Communications team to produce content that supports the organization’s mission of empowering Indigenous Youth.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

Content Creation:

• Create visual concepts to support IYR’s communication initiatives.
• Ensure design elements adhere to IYR’s style guidelines.
• Develop graphics and layouts for communications assets including for online platforms and printed materials.
• Design and coordinate the execution of IYR branded materials such as merchandise.
• Lead the design process to execute and deliver visuals to respond to internal and cross departmental deliverables.

Administration:

• Liase with external printing vendors as required
• Offer event and workshop support for IYR activities such as slide design and photography.
• Brief and advise IYR departments with regard to design style, format, print production and timelines

Community Engagement:

• Uphold and promote the organization’s cultural values and guiding principles in all workplace practices.
• Engage with the Indigenous community and support initiatives that strengthen relationships and collaboration.

Health, Safety, and Wellness:

• All employees are required to carry out their duties in a manner that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others by reporting all potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co-operating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.

Other:

• Maintain high ethical standards and demonstrate integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in all endeavours and communications.  Support and participate in all IYR staff, department, and team meetings.
• Participate in external and internal committees, working groups, or projects as required.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of graphic design, content creation, or other equivalent experience
• 1+ years working with Indigenous or other underrepresented communities and organizations
• Strong administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.

Who You Are

• You see the bigger picture:  You have a deep appreciation and respect for the history, culture, and autonomy of Indigenous peoples. You have experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities/organizations and believe in using your skills and talents to advance reconciliation.
• You are a relationship builder and collaborator: You are focused on people and communities, value personal and professional relationships, and are comfortable working with others.
• A problem solver with a solution focused mindset: Roadblocks and unforeseen issues don’t typically phase you and you provide a variety of workable solutions when they come up.
• Creative and Visionary: You have a strong ability to conceptualize and execute innovative designs that effectively communicate the organization’s message, while maintaining a consistent visual identity.
• Technologically savvy: You’re comfortable using technology to communicate and accomplish tasks. When introduced to a new program or platform you pick it up quite easily and use the resources available to best learn how to use it.
• Aware of all the details of a task: Not only is the attention to detail and accuracy highly important but you don’t overlook the big picture when designing materials.

Compensation

• Salary: $53,475-$62,558
• Health benefits: will begin following a 3-month probationary period
• Other: GRRSP employer contribution that is 5% of salary
• Vacation: 3 weeks and statutory holidays, in addition to a 2-week winter closure
• Personal Days: 15 days
• Cultural Days: 5 days annually
• Flexible Work Week Options: 4 and 5 Day work week options.

Application Method

As a part of your expression of interest, please provide a cover letter that introduces yourself and share your passion for working alongside youth (especially youth in Indigenous, racialized, and newcomer communities) and highlight how your qualifications align with this role. IYR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have any questions, you can contact sheneice@indigenousyouthroots.ca. IYR believes in barrier-free hiring practices. Please reach out to indicate how we can accommodate you.

You can submit a completed application (cover letter and résumé) through the IYR website.

Hiring Process

Contact for interview if applicable: Mid-April 2025

We encourage you to explore some of the work the IYR does to familiarize yourself prior to interviews: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca

Indigenous Youth Roots is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.