Job Description

Part-Time Indigenous Project Manager

Indigenous Song Project

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

TO Live has an exciting full-time opportunity in its Human Resources Department in the role of Part-time Project Manager, Indigenous Song Project.

This position will report to the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement, who reports to the VP of HR & Organizational and will also work with the Programming Department for programming and producing portions of this pilot project.

This position will be the key lead and collaborate with the Indigenous Researcher, while meeting the needs demanded by the project by working alongside the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Initiatives at TO Live. They will also be guided by an Indigenous Advisory Council.

This position is for a successful Indigenous applicant with Indigenous academic, community and lived experience with leadership and project management experience.

(Preference will be given to indigenous applicants.)

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement, and in liaison with the Finance Department, to regularly review and revise the planning, budgeting and reporting systems and procedures to meet the objectives of the ISPP, and TO Live's reporting system and procedures, as laid out in the proposal documents. Develop a working schedule to achieve the goals and objectives of the ISPP in a quick moving environment. Develop a working budget in alignment with the schedule to achieve the goals and objectives of the report. Develop a Project Management Schedule and work backwards to ensure all goals and objectives are met within the timely manner laid out in the proposal. Develop cross departmental relationships to ensure goals are met in Programming, Development, Marketing, Finance and HR. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement; and/or their designate. Evaluate the project at every stage and make recommendations for improvement as we move forward to the next stage. Evaluate the project at the end and provide a report for the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Initiatives.

Workplace culture

Foster a positive and respectful work environment where staff are motivated to excel. Train, mentor, staff as required. Communicate corporate policies to staff. Work in collaboration with other members of the senior management team to develop solutions to organization-wide issues and contribute to their resolution.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum five years' experience in research with Indigenous peoples, the Tri-Council Policy statement of ethics as well as Indigenous methods of ethics. Experience in project management, lived and/or program studies. Indigenous Academic and community experience preferred. Strong skills preparing and managing budgets. Strong skills preparing and managing projects and their components in timely and budget-friendly manners. An ability to execute complex inter-departmental planning and reporting requirements. A mature, experienced team player. An ability to understand and effectively balance the expectations of the various TO Live constituencies, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous youth constituents. Project evaluation experience. Ability to evaluate the project at every stage and make recommendations for improvement as we move forward to the next stage. Evaluate the project at the end and provide a report for the Director of Indigenous Affairs and Initiatives. Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, negotiation, and collaborative skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff and foster a team environment. Strong staff management and collaborative leadership skills including organizational planning and delegation. Strong communication and presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Flexibility in hours includes working evenings and weekends as required. Work from home, but meet at TO Live and/or other venues as required. Travel between TO Live venues as required. Strong online meeting skills, tech skills and presentation skills.

THE ORGANIZATION:

TO Live is one of Canada's largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto's diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at: Current Openings | Recruitment

No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Together with the Toronto Public Service's (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres too, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Date Posted:

December 5, 2025

Application Deadline:

January 19, 2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible.