National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement

Ywca; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation and Wellness days

Job summary

YWCA Canada invites a dedicated professional to serve as National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement. The role focuses on Indigenous engagement activities, national gatherings, and committee support across the YWCA movement.

Reporting to the National Director, the position advances reconciliation commitments and strengthens Indigenous leadership through collaboration with Member Associations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coordination and community engagement experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or communities.
• Ability to work respectfully within Indigenous spaces and with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or comparable tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat and coordination support to committees and engagement spaces.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, materials and follow-up with partners.
• Arrange national gatherings, learning opportunities and events.
• Manage travel, schedules, contracts and documentation for the department.

Skills

Coordination

Community engagement

Event coordination

Administration

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Title: National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement

Reports to: National Director, Reconciliation, Antiracism & Equity

Salary Range: Hiring range $52,000 - $59,000 annually commensurate with experience and skills

Position type: Full-Time

Location: Toronto/GTA – Hybrid Flexible

Open: October 20, 2026

Closing: November 3, 2026

Expected start date: January 12, 2026

Vacancy Status: We are actively hiring to fill 1 current vacancy for this role.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people, promoting social justice, and creating positive change in communities across Canada? YWCA Canada is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as our National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement.

As a position designated for an Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) person, this role supports Indigenous engagement, Indigenous-specific spaces, and relationship-building efforts across the YWCA movement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside Member Associations, the Indigenous Circle, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners in advancing YWCA Canada's reconciliation commitments.

ABOUT US

YWCA Canada is the country’s oldest and largest gender equity organization.

Since 1873, we have been a national leader in advocating for the rights of women and girls. A secular, registered charity, we drive systemic change through powerful advocacy, collaboration, and programs that address urgent needs and advance long-term gender equity.

• largest provider of gender-based violence shelters
• largest provider of employment and counseling programs for women
• second-largest childcare operator in Canada

As part of a national andinternational movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women, girls and gender diverse people worldwide. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the National Director, Reconciliation, Anti-Racism and Equity, the National Coordinator, Indigenous Engagement coordinates Indigenous engagement activities, national gatherings, Indigenous Circle activities, learning opportunities, and committee support.

Working closely with Member Associations, Indigenous contributors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous partners, and internal teams, the Coordinator organizes meetings and events, coordinates logistics, prepares materials, gathers feedback, and supports meaningful engagement activities across the YWCA movement.

This position, designated for an Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) person, is an important part of YWCA Canada's ongoing commitment to reconciliation and strengthening Indigenous leadership, engagement, and representation within the movement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Indigenous Engagement and Committee Support

• Provide secretariat and coordination support to committees and engagement spaces, including scheduling, preparing materials, documenting discussions and tracking follow-up actions.
• Support the National Director’s engagement with Member Associations, Indigenous partners and provincial and territorial organizations by coordinating communications, meetings, materials and follow-up.
• Coordinate opportunities for Member Associations to share local knowledge, experiences and progress related to reconciliation, antiracism and equity commitments.
• Maintain organized records of engagement activities, commitments and follow-up actions.

Events and Indigenous-Led Contributions

• Coordinate national gatherings, learning opportunities, National Days activities and other reconciliation-focused initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics, including timelines, registration, communications, speakers, travel, materials, technology and event-day support.
• Coordinate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, speakers and other Indigenous contributors regarding scheduling, honoraria, contracts, accessibility and participation requirements.
• Support the inclusion of Indigenous languages, teachings, perspectives and cultural elements under the direction of appropriate Indigenous contributors and knowledge holders.
• Follow guidance from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous partners or designated advisors regarding cultural protocols and appropriate practices.

Learning, Feedback and Reporting

• Gather feedback from participants and Member Associations following engagement activities and initiatives.
• Compile feedback, identify recurring themes and prepare activity reports, presentations and internal updates for the National Director.
• Conduct research and environmental scans to support departmental activities and initiatives.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Provide operational and administrative support to the National Director.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, action items, contracts, invoices, vendors, travel and departmental documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide coordination support for other departmental and national office priorities as required.

Travel: Regular travel within Canada is required, approximately once per month, to support site visits, meetings with provincial and territorial organizations, Member Association engagement, national gatherings and other departmental activities.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate for this role will identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and will have the following:

• 2+years of experience in coordination, community engagement, event coordination, program support, administration or a related area. Relevant community-based and volunteer experience will be considered.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, communities, organizations or initiatives.
• Understanding of the diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and the importance of cultural protocols, consent and respectful engagement.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively within Indigenous-specific spaces and alongside Indigenous communities, partners, Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Experience coordinating events, meetings, contributors, schedules, logistics and follow-up activities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build respectful working relationships.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when culturally significant, strategic or relationship-sensitive matters require guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or comparable workplace technology.

Assets:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, community-based, feminist or social justice organization.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French.

If you think you don’t have all the requirements, you are passionate about the YWCA mission and think this is the right role for you, we want to hear from you!

YWCA Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. This position has been designated as an Indigenous-specific position and only applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis will be considered. We continue to encourage applications from Indigenous people across diverse Nations, communities, identities, experiences, and backgrounds.

WORKING AT YWCA CANADA

• Impactful Work: Join a team dedicated to advancing equity and creating meaningful change for women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people across Canada.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where unique perspectives and lived experiences are valued and respected.
• Equitable pay: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Great Benefits: Enjoy benefits that prioritize your well-being and work-life balance:
• Health Benefits: Full benefits from day one for you and your dependents, which include gender-affirming care, and a supplemental $2,000/year healthcare spending account, and telehealth.
• Mental Health Support: Access to mental health professionals, an Employee Assistance Program, and Noojimo, which offers mental health services to Indigenous staff.
• Income Protection: Long-Term and Short Term disability Protection.
• Employer Matching Pension Plan: 5% employer-matching pension after 3 months.
• Professional Development: A professional development stipend, and in addition to other learning and growth opportunities.
• Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation per year, which increase after 3 years of service (to a maximum of 8 weeks), and 18 Wellness and Emergency days
• Holiday Closure and Summer Friday: Summer Fridays in July and August and a 1-week office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Parental leave top-up: Up to 90% top-up for 15 weeks of maternity leave and 35 weeks of parental leave.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of flexibility in today's fast-paced world. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs and preferences. Whether you prefer to work remotely or at the office or have some flexibility during your workday.

As part of YWCA Canada's Indigenous-specific hiring process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to participate in an Indigenous identity substantiation process.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates and employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We will work with individuals to provide appropriate supports to enable full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact HR at [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs in a timely manner.

Some final things to note:

The successful candidate will be committed to working from an anti-oppression, feminist perspective.

To uphold our commitment to equity and fairness, we have implemented a non-negotiation policy for salaries and benefits. Negotiating compensation can perpetuate inequalities and biases, leading to disparities in pay based on negotiation skills or personal circumstances. By eliminating negotiation, we ensure that all employees are treated with equity and have access to the same opportunities for compensation.

Our office is located in downtown Toronto. We are remote flexible, which means that the team can choose if they work at the office or from home and when.