Indigenous Inclusion Programmer

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking an Indigenous Inclusion Programmer to develop and implement Indigenous cohort streams within Access Programs, in collaboration with Indigenous communities and Knowledge Keepers.

You will work with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives to expand these programs, engage internal and external partners, and support responsive programming aligned with Truth and Reconciliation commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years related experience in student services at the post-secondary level and/or Indigenous communities.
• Experience implementing large components of projects and events.
• Knowledge of Indigenous, equity, inclusion, and social justice approaches to inform programming.
• Knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and Truth and Reconciliation resources.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgement, diplomacy, tact, and discretion in partnerships and program planning.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience designing surveys, interviews and other research tools for program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Assigning and checking the work of work-study students
• Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Research

Analytical skills

Leadership

Supervision

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Survey design

Interviews

Job description

Your opportunity:

The Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is committed to creating inclusive learning environments to cultivate holistic student development. Built through meaningful collaboration and informed by research and assessment our campus & community-based programs, services and resources promote access to post-secondary education, support transition into and retention through university and encourages student engagement and community-engaged learning. With over 180 opportunities led by 130 student leaders and professional staff, the Centre for Student Engagement believes that student involvement is a powerful tool to support an individual’s navigation of the post-secondary environment and to feel empowered to contribute and make an impact within their community.

The Indigenous Inclusion Programmer will work to develop and implement Indigenous cohort streams in some of CSE’s Access Programs including Ohahi:yoh, the Indigenous Transition Program, and Indigenous Orientation. CSE’s access and inclusion programs work to address systemic barriers by centering the communities we work with from the development through the implementation process of our programs in collaboration with Indigenous students and communities. To do this work, we build authentic, transparent, and reciprocal relationships with community. This role will work closely with internal and external partners to expand and enhance these programs that support indigenous students.

Working closely in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at UTM, this position also plays a pivotal role on behalf of the Student Affairs and Services in Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin the University of Toronto Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This will include working with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives to engage in relationship building with Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, scholars, staff, students, and external Indigenous communities and organizations.

This role is Monday-Friday 8:45am-5:00pm, four (4) days onsite.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Assigning and checking the work of work-study students
• Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years related experience in student services (combination of professional and para-professional experience is acceptable) at the post-secondary level and/or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) communities/agencies.
• Demonstrated experience implementing large components of projects and events.
• Knowledge of Indigenous, equity, inclusion, and social justice approaches to inform programming.
• Knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and barriers, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), and other resources pertaining to Indigenous communities.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgement, diplomacy, tact, and discretion in developing partnerships and collaborating on program planning.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills required
• Experience designing surveys, interviews and other research tools for program evaluation.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 11/02/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 10 -- $75,004 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $95,915. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].