Indigenous Engagement & Community Programs Manager

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Office of Indigenous Initiatives is seeking an Indigenous Community Engagement Manager to lead coordination of the Indigenous Substantiation Framework and to socialize the framework across the university.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will liaise with Indigenous communities, develop gatherings and an Indigenous Affinity Group, and promote engagement opportunities for staff, faculty and students while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three to five years of related experience. Experience working in Indigenous communities and developing community engagement initiatives.
• Professional experience in and understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Demonstrated experience with successful event planning for large and small in-person and hybrid events.
• Experience working within a post-secondary context is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Socialize and promote the Indigenous Substantiation Framework across the University to faculty, students, librarians and staff, including senior leadership.
• Liaise with Indigenous communities and governing bodies outside the university and strengthen internal Indigenous connections.
• Develop and coordinate gatherings, events, and networking initiatives that bring together community members and foster collaboration.
• Create and manage an Indigenous Affinity Group for Indigenous employees across the University.
• Represent the University on relevant committees and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

University degree in a related field or equivalent

Tools

Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

The University of Toronto's Office of Indigenous Initiatives is seeking an Indigenous Community Engagement Manager to lead coordination of the Indigenous Substantiation Framework and to socialize the framework across the university.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will liaise with Indigenous communities, develop gatherings and an Indigenous Affinity Group, and promote engagement opportunities for staff, faculty and students while handling confidential information with discretion.