Indigenous Youth Leadership & Engagement Worker (Pilot)

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking a passionate Indigenous Youth Leadership & Engagement Worker (Pilot) to lead culturally grounded programming for Indigenous youth and young adults aged 18-29. The role focuses on youth-driven programs, leadership opportunities, and community engagement in an urban setting.

Responsibilities include recruiting and supporting youth, facilitating leadership initiatives, supporting the Youth Council, designing and evaluating programs, building

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in youth work, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, or related education.
• Minimum of three years of work experience with youth/young adults.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history; strong engagement with youth and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Recruit Indigenous youth aged 18-29 and support their engagement.
• 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

Facilitation skills

Community outreach

Volunteer engagement

Time management

Case and file management

Flexible hours

Interpersonal collaboration

Microsoft Office

Indigenous culture knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in youth work / Indigenous Studies / Social Work / Child and Youth Work / Education

3+ years of work experience with youth/young adults

Tools

Microsoft Office with database apps

Job description

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 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.

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.

Salary: $60,000 per annum

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