Indigenous Youth Research Associate

The City • Union, NJ

10h

About The Position

Are you a skilled communicator looking for an opportunity to collaborate on various projects and initiatives to support the City of Toronto’s relationship with Indigenous peoples? If so, bring your research skills and innovative ideas to the exciting role of Indigenous Youth Reach Associate with the City of Toronto. There are multiple positions in a range of divisions. Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as Indigenous Youth Research Associate. The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a position and progressive workforce reflecting the citizens we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As an Indigenous Youth Research Associate, you will provide support to City divisions to provide research, analysis, and project support related to social, economic or public policy, urban affairs and government services. The City of Toronto encourages all applicants and employees to bring their whole self and allow your identity in Indigeneity to inform how you contribute to your work, daily practice and, ultimately, the success of the City. We appreciate all interest in this role, however, this role is exclusively for individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth (between the ages of 18-35) in Canada. As you review and analyze data, external reports and research studies, as well as existing and proposed policies, you will provide recommendations for changes and improvements to business processes and training and service standards. You’ll monitor current trends and issues in these areas, including conducting jurisdictional scans and other original research on urban Indigenous issues, while taking into account developments within the field, policies, programs and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government and the private sector. As a strong communicator, you will track and develop responses to pressing community issues and implement educational strategies to create a receptive environment for change. As a collaborative team member who is adaptable, accountable and organized, your understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies will contribute to your success in this role. You will liaise with program areas and partners to support collaboration among divisions on projects and initiatives, as well as provide support in preparing background studies, reports, briefing material and presentations on Indigenous topics, and plan and organize related events as needed. In addition to this, there will be connection points and collaboration points with other program participants and Indigenous employees. This is an exciting opportunity in which we encourage you to bring the many facets of your identity including your unique experience as an Indigenous person. As well, your considerable experience in collecting, summarizing, analyzing and reporting data and research findings will be a great asset. Join Us! Interested applicants are welcome to join our info sessions on February 25, 2026, at 2PM, please register at http://bit.ly/3O5QOvU . You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto as well as the City's application process. Note Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume/cover letter that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. We encourage you to share how your lived experience has informed your approach to work and employment. Current and previous City employees are ineligible for this program. If successful, depending on the division, a Police Reference Check and TB/Immunization clearance may be required.

Requirements

• Must identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth (between the ages of 18-35) in Canada.
• Strong communicator
• Collaborative team member who is adaptable, accountable and organized
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Considerable experience in collecting, summarizing, analyzing and reporting data and research findings

Responsibilities

• Provide support to City divisions to provide research, analysis, and project support related to social, economic or public policy, urban affairs and government services.
• Review and analyze data, external reports and research studies, as well as existing and proposed policies, you will provide recommendations for changes and improvements to business processes and training and service standards.
• Monitor current trends and issues in these areas, including conducting jurisdictional scans and other original research on urban Indigenous issues, while taking into account developments within the field, policies, programs and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government and the private sector.
• Track and develop responses to pressing community issues and implement educational strategies to create a receptive environment for change.
• Liaise with program areas and partners to support collaboration among divisions on projects and initiatives
• Provide support in preparing background studies, reports, briefing material and presentations on Indigenous topics, and plan and organize related events as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed