Granting Program Manager (Maternity Coverage)

Indigenous Youth Roots

4d•CA$67,957 - CA$79,500•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR) is a national Indigenous youth-led organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth as leaders in their communities. IYR collaborates with communities to offer programs, grants, and opportunities rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being, aiming to strengthen and amplify Indigenous youth voices. The organization is guided by seven core principles: Reciprocity, Innovation, Accountability, Reclamation, Advocacy, Resurgence, and Solidarity. IYR prioritizes its employees and community, operating as a living wage employer that values work-life balance, flexible working hours, time off for cultural and life responsibilities, and actively addresses accessibility needs. It fosters a results-oriented environment focused on achieving objectives.

Requirements

3+ years in roles related to project oversight or program development.
3+ years in roles related to funding or granting.
Strong administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous people leadership experience.
Experience working with Indigenous youth communities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the launch and implementation of granting streams.
Communicate with grantees regarding decisions, necessary information, and contract issuance.
Monitor and manage internal processes, including grantee timelines, granting stream implementation, and stream impact reports.
Oversee internal processes for grant applications, reviews, and approval determinations.
Co-lead the Granting Advisory Circle and Granting Review Circles, including scheduling, facilitation, and recommendation oversight.
Oversee relationship building and outreach initiatives related to grantees, funders, and community partnerships.
Liaise with internal partners (Finance, Communications, etc.) to support program functionality, payments, and outreach.
Lead communications initiatives for Granting Programs, including developing a strategy and supporting website updates.
Act as the primary system administrator for granting software.
Manage special projects, including planning logistics, scheduling, and monitoring budgets.
Support the evaluation of programming and the dissemination of impact and outcome reports.
Develop and monitor budgets and expenditures across various projects.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting requirements, both internally and externally.
Build a culture of shared leadership by mentoring managers and team leads in relational accountability and adaptive change practices.
Facilitate learning cycles within teams to foster reflection, feedback, and course-correction.
Regularly assess and recommend adjustments to the organization’s procedures and policies.
Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable organizational culture that reflects IYR’s values.
Participate actively in staff meetings, working groups, and committees.
Uphold and promote the organization’s cultural values and guiding principles.
Engage with the Indigenous community and support initiatives that strengthen relationships and collaboration.
Carry out duties in a manner that ensures health and safety for self and others, reporting hazards, incidents, and injuries.
Cooperate with and support occupational health & safety measures.
Maintain high ethical standards, demonstrating integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
Support and participate in all IYR staff, department, and team meetings.
Participate in external and internal committees, working groups, or projects as required.
Undertake other duties as assigned.