Organization: Right To Play International

Department/Division: Indigenous Programs    

Reports to: Training Manager, Indigenous Programs (Interim)

Work Location: Toronto, Canada

Work Arrangement: A combination of minimum 2 in-office days per 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 visa or work permit sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary: CAD 64,396 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Full-time, permanent

Application Closing Date: July 13, 2025 23:59 EDT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:                                                                            

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

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. 

For more than 10 years, Right To Play has partnered with Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and organizations across Canada, to deliver community-driven, culturally-relevant, play-based programs. More information on our Indigenous Programs is available here. You can also find out more about the communities we supported in 2024 from here.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone –Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen –Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage –Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care –Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful –Have fun at work

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. 

1.Purpose: 

Lead the co-development of Right To Play’s Indigenous Programs (IP) and Special Projects (SP) by collaborating with First Nation, Métis and Inuit key stakeholders, community partners (CP), Indigenous advisory groups, program development partners, and the IP team to collectively implement Indigenous Calls to Action that align with Right To Play’s mission and Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, in relation to IP Strategic Plan and road map.

2. Accountability & Responsibilities:

Development of Programs and Special Projects: Co-Development Engagements (40%)

• Lead the co-development and co-implementation plan of culturally responsive (e.g., Indigenous paradigms, pedagogies, and methodologies) PLAY program and special projects.
• Organize and lead meetings for Indigenous Advisory Board of Directors (IABD) and Indigenous Youth Advisory Circle (IYAC), ensuring alignment with the Canadian Advisory Board of Directors and the Reconciliation Action Plan. Supports the recruitment of IABD and IYAC and develops Terms of Reference and records resolutions and proposed processes.
• Lead Indigenous youth leadership opportunities and ensure they are meaningfully connected to IP activities, including necessary training sessions and expected outcomes.
• Advance the expansion of IP to different regions, supports feasibility studies, and consultants’ work.

Community Partnership Engagement and Implementation (40%)

• Ensure that community partnership offerings, the application process, and partnership agreements are informed by guidance from the IABD, IYAC, and IP teams, as well as feedback from community partners.
• Collaborate with the IP team to coordinate, deliver, and evaluate programs and special projects. Share updates on existing MEL data, and support communications related to events and conferences.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with Training and MEL teams to develop competency-based training sessions. Work with Program Managers to prepare staff and Community Partnership (CP) members for the effective implementation of IP and SP initiatives aligned with the strategic plan, roadmap, and project cycles.
• Ensure all programs and projects align with Right To Play’s Theory of Change and are implemented, monitored, and evaluated on time. Represent IP and RTP at national events, as needed

Research and Program Development (20%)

• Conduct literature research on Indigenous play-based paradigms to inform strategic plan and road map, stay abreast of emerging Indigenous play-based trends. Shares findings with IABD, IYAC and IP team.
• Support Canadian National Office leads on proposal developments and review drafts to ensure they are aligned with IP’s strategic plan, road map, and program offerings.
• Assist IP teams by reviewing and providing constructive feedback on programs and special projects reports.

Perform other duties as assigned

3. Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy:

Ensure programs and projects content is relevant and co-developed with Indigenous peoples to meet their contexts, needs, paradigms, and methodologies and are responsive to UNDRIP, the 94 Calls to Action, and Utqiagvik Declaration. Accountable for program and special projects development, budget plan, expenditure tracking, narrative and financial reporting.

4. Leadership and Staff management

No direct reports but the role oversees program expansion efforts and provides leadership in the engagement of the IABD, IYAC, CPs, the IP team and external development partners, consultants, and content experts

5. Information requirement for decision-making

Draws on literature, Calls to Action, Indigenous declarations, IABD and IYAC resolutions, and feedback from CPs and the IP team to inform decisions. Integrates this input into the strategic plan and roadmap, guiding IP program and special project development. Provides clear recommendations to the Training Manager and Executive Director on content development and investment needs.

6. Innovation and Improvements

• Innovation: Through literature research and consultation with advisory circles, creates a clear Indigenous theoretical and evidence-based programming framework to support the focus areas of the strategic plan.
• Improvements: Enhances integration of Indigenous Programs with RTP Global Theory of Change, ensuring cultural responsiveness to Indigenous Calls to Action without appropriation. Collaborates with the MEL team to identify areas for improvement following each program and special projects cycle

7. Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:

Works with key stakeholders and consultants to co-develop Indigenous Programs and Special Projects. Collaborates with the IP Team on project cycles and training sessions. Advises the Training Manager on development needs, including funding and resources. Supports donor relations, represents Right To Play-IP at conferences, engages with potential partners, and contributes to strategic planning and roadmap sessions

8. Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience)

• College or university degree (or equivalency) in Program Design, Social Work, Indigenous Education, Social Science, International Development, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership and program development including program cycles including 1 year of experience in budget administration.
• Excellent understanding of play-based learning pedagogy and methodology Indigenous pedagogies.
• Knowledge of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis history, reconciliation efforts, calls to action, and current adversities. 

9. Core Competences

• Collaboration: Ability to work with a large team and wide range of stakeholders,
• Growth Mindset: Stay abreast of emerging Indigenous play-based trends and drives innovation
• Resilience: Is a team player but also able to work independently
• Professionalism: Engage with Indigenous Peoples respectfully, meaningfully, and understand Indigenous protocols.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and possesses excellent problem-solving abilities.

10. Additional Information

This role is expected to travel to remote areas where RTP delivers its programs, support and attend RTP in-person events and gatherings, and travel up to 10% of the time.

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.

• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. Group RRSP Plan, gym membership)
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 15 days annual leave per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 Learning and Development (L&D) days per year
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

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 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. Right To Play Safeguarding information is available at https://righttoplay.com/en/landing/safeguarding/.

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.