Indigenous Youth Leadership & Engagement Worker

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Indigenous Youth Leadership & Engagement Worker to develop and deliver culturally grounded programs for 18-29-year-olds in Thunder Bay. This pilot role focuses on youth-led initiatives, leadership opportunities, and community outreach.

The successful candidate will recruit and support youth, coordinate partnerships with Elders and community organizations, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in youth work, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Education, or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of work experience with youth or young adults.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and youth engagement, outreach, and volunteer support.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; experience orienting volunteers and youth council members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent case and file management, stress and time management; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; valid First Aid/CPR and Safe Food Handling certifications are assets.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, engage, and support Indigenous youth aged 18-29.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities and youth-led initiatives.
• Support the Youth Council and volunteer engagement activities.
• Design, implement, and evaluate culturally relevant programs.
• Build community partnerships and conduct outreach.
• Maintain records, reports, and evaluation data.

Skills

Youth work

Indigenous culture

Community outreach

Volunteer engagement

Facilitation

Time management

Case management

First Aid/CPR

Vulnerable Sector Check

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Database applications

Job description

401 Cumberland St. N Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A4P7

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) is seeking a passionate, community-minded individual to join our team as an Indigenous Youth Leadership & Engagement Worker (Pilot). This exciting pilot position will lead innovative, culturally grounded programming that supports Indigenous youth and young adults aged 18-29.

The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver youth-driven programs, activities, and leadership opportunities that reflect the voices, needs, and strengths of urban Indigenous youth.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruit, engage, and support Indigenous youth aged 18-29.
• Facilitate leadership development opportunities and youth-led initiatives.
• Support the Youth Council and volunteer engagement activities.
• Design, implement, and evaluate culturally relevant programs.
• Build community partnerships and conduct outreach.
• Maintain records, reports, and evaluation data.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Social and community service workers

Total Positions

1

Wage

$60,000

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

11/13/2026

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in youth work, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Education, or combination of the equivalent and relevant education and/or a minimum of three (3) years of work experience with youth and/or young adults.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; experience with volunteer engagement, support, and administration; demonstrated leadership and engagement skills.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with Indigenous youth, Elders, Knowledge Carriers, Friendship Centre staff, community organizations and external partners.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; experience developing and implementing orientation for volunteers and youth council members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted