Job Description

Please note: This job posting will close on September 17, 2025, at 5 PM and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Objective:

Provide leadership and administration of the OFIFC Indigenous Youth Council (IYC), including developing communication, programming, and engagement strategies with urban Indigenous youth between the ages of 16 to 29 by acting as a youth liaison to support youth engagement development with Friendship Centres.

Key Deliverables:

Support the activities of the OFIFC IYC, including monthly meetings, in-person gatherings, work plan development, communications, and youth events. Implement the Annual Youth Elections Assembly, bringing together youth from across Ontario Friendship Centres to set the strategic direction for urban Indigenous youth to address their needs, priorities, and gaps. Develop and implement a strategic plan for youth engagement across the Friendship Centre movement. To support the vision of the OFIFC IYC by implementing strategies that raise awareness of OFIFC youth programming and encourages involvement by urban Indigenous youth through Friendship Centres. Support the development of resources, knowledge transfer sessions and community relationship building for youth in the Friendship Centre Movement (FCM).

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Leadership and Advocacy (60%):


Provide advice, mentorship, coaching and support to OFIFC IYC members and OFIFC youth board members. Develop and maintain relationships with urban Indigenous youth, youth-focused staff members, and Indigenous Youth Councils at Friendship Centres. Works closely with Director of Children, Youth & Education, Communications and Community Engagement Advisors on youth initiatives as directed by the OFIFC IYC. Acts as a resource to the OFIFC and Friendship Centres in relation to positive youth engagement by providing insight and guidance on youth related matters and ideas on how to best meet the needs of urban Indigenous youth in the community. Work with Financial Analyst to track expenditures and complete financial reporting related to youth events and initiatives in a timely manner. Facilitates all OFIFC IYC activities including council meetings, youth events, and the Annual Youth Elections Assembly. Designs, develops, and implements activities that attract and engage urban Indigenous youth. Connecting youth to other community supports/resources as needed. Seeks opportunity for OFIFC work areas to incorporate youth voices. Provides detailed solutions and recommendations for strategic change to support youth voices, needs, and priorities. Develop organizational resources, templates, and information for OFIFC IYC, OFIFC, and Friendship Centres.




Communication and Engagement Strategies (40%):


Prepares reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and meeting minutes. Collaborate with OFIFC IYC and OFIFC to provides active and creative content for social media outreach to urban Indigenous youth ensuring content is specific and safe to youth audience. Provides ongoing input, information, and materials that support internal and external communication efforts about the progress on youth engagement at each Friendship Centre. Develops memos, schedules, organizational templates, reports, briefings, and strategies. Plans and coordinates trainings, workshops or teachings for youth that will enhance their working relationships with people internal or external to OFIFC. Coordinates workshop and travel arrangements for youth events. Plan, coordinate and implement Annual Youth Elections Assembly.

Education/Work Experience:

Diploma in Social Science, or a related discipline, working toward a university degree will be an asset. Over 1, up to and including 3 years experience in youth initiatives preferably within an Indigenous

Behavioural Competencies:

Proactive & Takes Initiative Creativity & Innovative Problem-Solving Planning & Organizing Integrity and Credibility Accountable & Dependable

Technical Competencies:

Knowledge of youth programming and engagement Research and strategically develop culturally appropriate resources or Financial monitoring including planning youth-related expenditures and submitting related financial documents in a timely manner. Awareness of current issues that urban Indigenous youth may be Social Media marketing including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, ). Valid Driver's License (minimum G2).

What we offer:

Culture-based organization Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching Hiring Range: $58,000 - $61,480 Full Pay Range: $58,000 - $68,000 Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)




The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply.





Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people including members of First Nations, Inuit and Metis (recognized by the Metis National Council). Applicants claiming Indigenous ancestry will be required to provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim.

Accommodation:

The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.





Pre-screen Interviews are scheduled to start September 19 - 26, 2025.



Formal interviews are scheduled to take place September 29 - October 06, 2025.