Indigenous Director - Indigenous Programs

Spirit Omega Inc•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is seeking candidates who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis. The Director, Indigenous Programs is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and continuous improvement of Organizations Indigenous Programs across Canada. The role provides overall direction to a national team delivering play-based learning, youth development, training, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The Director, Indigenous Programs provides strategic leadership for the organization's Indigenous Programs across Canada. The role is responsible for program strategy, operations, team leadership, financial management, and partnership development to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive programs that support children, youth, and Indigenous communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, Indigenous Studies, Child and Youth Studies, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Indigenous-serving, community-based, education, or youth development organizations.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing significant budgets.
Experience working collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and organizations.
Strong understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, worldviews, and contemporary realities in Canada.
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, UNDRIP, and Indigenous engagement practices.
Understanding of child and youth development, play-based learning, and nonprofit funding environments.
Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills.
Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and emerging AI technologies.
Excellent English communication skills

Nice To Haves

A postgraduate degree is an asset.
French and/or an Indigenous language are assets.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Indigenous Programs strategy, annual operating plans, and performance objectives aligned with organizational priorities and reconciliation commitments.
Ensure programs reflect Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and community priorities.
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee the delivery of play-based learning and youth development programs across Indigenous partner communities.
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, safeguarding, and quality assurance processes.
Drive continuous improvement to maximize outcomes for children, youth, and communities.
Lead, coach, mentor, and support a high-performing Indigenous Programs team.
Foster an inclusive, culturally respectful, collaborative, and accountable workplace.
Promote employee engagement, learning, wellbeing, and retention.
Manage an annual program budget of approximately $5 million.
Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, contracts, and legislation.
Collaborate with the Canadian National Office to support fundraising initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, government, funders, academic institutions, and sector partners.
Represent the organization externally and support fundraising, partnership development, donor stewardship, and advocacy activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.