Job
description
Canadian Roots
Exchange (CRE) is hiring a Program Officer.
Canadian Roots
Exchange (CRE) works to bring together groups of Indigenous and non-Indigenous
youth to engage in dialogue, breaking down walls and stereotypes that divide communities.
CRE programming is led by youth, for youth in partnership with cultural and
co
mmunity resources and support from adult allies. CRE organizes four main
types of activities: youth exchange programs, workshops, conferences, and
inter-generational community events. Programs lead to a greater understanding
of Indigenous realities and build stronger connections between Indigenous and
non-Indigenous youth.
Job
Description:
Canadian Roots
Exchange is looking for an individual
of Aboriginal Ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit or Métis) who
is energetic, well organized and enthusiastic about what we do. A successful
applicant will be involved with supporting and helping to implement and
Canadian Roots Exchange programming. This includes youth exchange programs,
supporting community based programming in the GTA and supporting teams of youth
volunteers in various communities across Canada from the CRE office based in
Toronto. The candidate will work out of our Toronto office and work closely
with other office staff. This position encompasses many different duties and we
are hoping to recruit a flexible and versatile candidate.
Responsibilities
will include:
- Promoting
the organization and our programs and soliciting new partnerships and
sponsorships - Writing
grants and preparing proposals for funders - Soliciting
funding from businesses and organizations for programs and organization - Recruiting,
training and supporting teams of youth volunteers from a distance - Facilitating
educational and training sessions targeting youth alongside CRE staff and
volunteers - Assisting
with program evaluation and gathering feedback from multiple stakeholders - Developing
new programs in collaboration with community partners and youth - Promoting
CRE programs to youth organizations, businesses and post-secondary
institutions - Maintaining
and updating website and social media
Qualifications:
- A
minimum of 2 years experience working with and/or living in First Nations,
Inuit or Métis communities/organizations - A
minimum of 2 years work experience in the not-for-profit sector in a
programming capacity - A
minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with youth is preferable - Strong
facilitation and interpersonal skills - A
drivers license without any driving restrictions - Computer
literacy – strong capacity for MS Word, Excel, and Google Docs - The
ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritize tasks and work both
independently and collaboratively - Conversational
ability of Indigenous languages and/or French is considered an asset - A sense
of humour and positive attitude - A
willingness to work evenings/weekends on occasion for special events
Other requirements
- We are
looking for candidates who self-identify
from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. - Due to
funding, all candidates selected for an interview will be required to
register as a client (or have already registered) with Miziwe Biik
Aboriginal Employment and Training Centre. - Only
candidates who will be residing in the Greater Toronto Area are eligible
for this position. - As a
condition of hiring, the successful candidate will be required to submit a
vulnerable sector criminal record check.
This is a full-time
contract position ending March 31, 2016.
Salary: $20.00 per
hour for a 35 hour work week.
How
to apply
To
apply for the job
To apply please send
your resume and cover letter in either MS Word or pdf format describing your
relevant experience and interest in this position. Applications and enquiries
should have “Program Officer Application” in the subject line and be
sent by April 30, 2015 to:
E-mail: jobs@canadianroots.ca
Please note: We will
be accepting applications until the position is filled and we encourage you to
get your application in as quickly as possible as. We will begin the interview
process starting early May 2015.
Thank you to all
applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.
