Manager, Indigenous Initiatives
About The Position
YMCA BC acknowledges the harm and ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are committed to listening, learning, and reflecting upon the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, the legacy of colonization, and impact on Indigenous Peoples today. We are committed to remaining open to learning about and addressing any harms YBC may have caused or contributed to. We are committed to building new relationships with Indigenous communities, nourishing existing ones, and repairing any relationships impacted by colonial harms of the past and present. We are committed to reviewing our programs, spaces, policies, and practices to ensure they are culturally responsive and include Indigenous knowledge and teachings. We are committed to developing and implementing an action plan grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Actions and informed by diverse Indigenous voices and perspectives. Reporting to the Director, Equity, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), this role offers an exciting and meaningful opportunity to lead organization-wide work that advances Truth and Reconciliation within our workplaces and communities we serve. The Manager, Indigenous Initiatives leads the implementation of the newly developed YMCA BC Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, which is strongly supported by our Board and leadership and embedded in our strategic plan. In addition, this role provides guidance, brings together and supports internal working groups, helps plan and deliver events, and develops training and professional learning resources to build staff knowledge. The position also builds and maintains relationships with First Nations, Indigenous communities, and partner organizations in the communities we serve and, on the territories, where we work.
Requirements
- Lived experience as an Indigenous person to Canada (Inuit, Métis, and/or First Nations) and/or specialized professional experience supporting Truth and Reconciliation initiatives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the ongoing impacts of colonialism, with an understanding of diverse worldviews, including Indigenous perspectives and Two-Eyed Seeing.
- Experience building and sustaining respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses, and partners.
- Experience leading projects, facilitating working groups, and coordinating cross‑departmental or multi‑partner initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing learning resources, tools, frameworks, or guidelines to support organizational initiatives and change.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work effectively both independently and within a team‑based environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.
Responsibilities
- Report to and work closely with the Director, EDIB to advance organizational Truth and Reconciliation priorities.
- Provide centralized coordination, collaborative leadership, and guidance for the YMCA BC’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, ensuring alignment, accountability, and progress across the organization.
- Coordinate and lead meaningful engagement with local First Nations, Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners, supporting respectful, reciprocal, and context‑appropriate relationships.
- Navigate complex and sensitive engagement contexts with care, applying thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and consultation to support respectful outcomes and long‑term relationships.
- Develop and deliver organizational tools, resources, and frameworks that support learning, engagement, and the integration of reconciliation commitments into everyday practice.
- Lead and support internal working groups and organization‑wide events related to Truth and Reconciliation, such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the Moose Hide Campaign.
- Provide guidance and expertise to departments to integrate Truth and Reconciliation into policies, programs, and day-to-day practices.
Benefits
- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home
- Generous employer-matched pension plan
- Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Extensive Employee assistance program
- Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
