Details
Job term: Temporary PT (12 month contract with possibility of extension)
Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
Location: Canada remote, with occasional in-person obligations and travel
Compensation: $30 / hour
Contract Start: May 2025
Who We Are
Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots s 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.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Information Management:
- Gather information and data and organize it in an effective manner to support the planning and implementation of the strategy.
- Support the IYR team, and partners in the planning, design, implementation and reporting stages of the dissemination strategy.
- Provide coordination assistance for the development of an interactive online hub to share findings and knowledge products.
- Support the evaluation of engagement programming and coordinating feedback from partners to inform additional reports, resources and recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Communicate with partners externally and internally, with staff and volunteers.
- Assist in the delivery and evaluation of engagement activities.
- Support in the amplification of project findings through preparation for, and participation in presentations, events and engagement initiatives online and in person.
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
- 2+ years experience with research and engagement (equivalent education may be considered)
- 1+ years experience in project management and project coordination
- 1+ years experience in program design, delivery, analysis, and evaluation
- Experience working with community-based youth programming as asset
- 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 writer, communicator, and listener: You can clearly convey your thoughts and expectations in writing and verbally, and you can accurately interpret what people tell you.
- 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.
- Technologically savvy: You’re comfortable using technology to communicate and accomplish tasks. When introduced to a new program 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 preparing initial documents for contracts/projects. You have results-focused project experience, meeting deliverables and timelines.
- Well organized & flexible: You like to be prepared and have organized systems for sharing information but don’t get caught up in deviating or adjusting your work when needed.
Compensation
- Salary: $30 / hour
- Vacation: 4% of income additionally as vacation pay
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.
