JOB POSTING – Program Officer, Indigenous Programs
Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Indigenous Programs
Work location: Toronto, Canada (with the possibility of remote work)
Work arrangement: A combination of minimum 2 in-office days a week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department.
Authorized to work in: Canada (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship)
Target Hiring Range: $54,363 - $59,799 CAD per annum
Target Start Date: January 2025
Contract Duration: Full-time/Permanent
Closing Date: Open until position is filled - Please note that applications will be reviewed on
a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For more details on the communities we support in these areas, please visit here.
ABOUT US:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
OUR CULTURE:
Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program partners with First Nations communities and urban Indigenous organizations across British Columbia, Yukon, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Labrador to deliver community-driven, culturally relevant play-based programming designed to enhance leadership, self-confidence, and self-efficacy among children and youth. Guided by an Indigenous community development model, PLAY and its partners create safe and inclusive spaces where children and youth can share their ideas, their hopes, and their fears, and learn the skills to become positive agents of change.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer is responsible for on-going capacity building and administrative support of Child and Youth Workers facilitating projects or the PLAY program in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities and Indigenous organizations communities throughout Canada. The Program Officer is also the main liaison for 7-10 Indigenous community partners with responsibilities that include developing and nurturing relationships with local community leadership, supporting the co-design of a tailor-made projects or programs that meets the needs and goals of each community, and reporting back any outcomes from the program to all key stakeholders.
This position requires frequent travel throughout Canada (locations pending partnership portfolio). ___________________________________________________________________________________________
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
#1: Provide On-Going Guidance and Relationship Oversight to Partner Communities & Organizations (35% of Time)
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#2: Program and Project Planning and Delivery (25% of Time):
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#3: Capacity Building of Child and Youth Workers (15% of Time):
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#4: Monitoring and Evaluation (10% of Time):
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#5: Finance and Administration (10% of Time):
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#6: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)
WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
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BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):
WHO YOU ARE:
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/195829-program-officer-east-indigenous-programs/859459-application-form/en
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at . All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
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