Details

(Indigenous applicants preferred)

Job term:  Full-time, Permanent

Hours:  35 hours per week

Contract Start:  August 2025

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

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 Policy School Manager, the Policy School Coordinator is responsible for supporting the departments policy school program initiatives through planning, implementation, and participant management. The Policy School Coordinator will be responsible for participant sourcing, outreach, and communications throughout the entirety of the program process. This role will have active engagement with Indigenous Youth and will directly support them in finding ways to amplify and empower their voices in policy and programming across the country.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Program Support & Implementation:

  • Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of programming to engage Indigenous Youth in a variety of policy related topics and activities, with particular attention to the Indigenous Youth Policy School.
  • Ensure sufficient quantity of all required resources for the number of participants and hosts at each event as needed.
  • Participate in securing facilitators, guest speakers, and other external partners; act as a first point of contact to support them through any challenges or needs that may arise in the course of their work with IYR.
  • Provide support to participants and hosts throughout the program to help them achieve meaningful results in policy capacity development.
  • Support in the ongoing development and enhancement of culturally relevant curriculum and materials for policy programming.

Participant Management:

  • Conduct outreach through a variety of channels to engage and connect with a large volume of Indigenous youth from across Canada to ensure high participation and engagement rates for ongoing program initiatives.
  • Ensure all communications, enrollments, and engagements align with IYR policies and standards.
  • Engage participants throughout the process of programming including pre-event and post-even communications to assist in the setup and evaluation of program success.
  • Create tools and resources to ensure consistent, efficient, and clear communication with a wide range of participants and facilitators.

Administration:

  • Utilize and improve records management processes to ensure appropriate records of all participants, activities, facilitators, and other needed information are properly filed and accessible to relevant parties.
  • Provide support in planning, developing, implanting, and evaluating all department activities and initiatives.
  • Support in the tracking of program budgets and other financial responsibilities including contracting services, accommodations, and travel as needed for participants, facilitators, or other external partners.

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 in program coordination
  • 1 years experience in a communications or supportive role
  • Previous experience in policy development an asset
  • Previous experience in curriculum development an asset
  • Experience working with Indigenous youth communities an asset
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 a strong commitment to integrity: You always act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Supportive and communicative: You approach work with a focus on how to best support our team. You are comfortable asking for help and making decisions yourself.

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
  • Annual Professional Development Benefit: $1500 annually following a 3 month probationary period
  • Cultural Days: 5 days annually
  • Volunteer Hours: 5 hours monthly at any organization of your choice.
  • 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: July 2025
  • We encourage you to explore some of the work the IYR does to familiarize yourself prior to interviews: https://indigenousyouthroots.ca
  • AI is NOT used in the process of recruitment with IYR
  • All posted roles at IYR are intended to fill current vacancies

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.

As a condition for hiring, the successful candidate will be required to submit a vulnerable sector check.

For More Information

Sheneice Brown

(she/her)