Job Description

Indigenous Relationships and Reform Manager
(Remote, Term- Contract, 36 Months)

Want to change the world? At Scouts Canada our Vision is “Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.” We need passionate people who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world. Are you someone who is energized by challenging assignments? The assignment: develop our volunteer community, champion safe and dynamic youth-led program quality and enable Scouts to grow its membership in Canada.

Reporting to the Director, Diversity and Inclusion this role will help to advance our journey of Inclusion and Reconciliation by fostering positive relationships and meaningful engagement between our youth-led organization and Indigenous communities and joining our Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence. This pivotal role involves understanding, respecting, and promoting the interests of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit groups to the organization, while helping the organization design goals that are culturally appropriate and relevant. The ideal candidate will be a passionate individual who can engage with diverse generations and perspectives, drive positive change, with a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and protocols to facilitate mutually respectful communication and collaboration.
This role will be remote from your home office, and the candidate can be located anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity. Cultivate partnerships and collaborations with external partners, including Indigenous community leaders, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations.
• Reform Initiatives: Lead and oversee reform programs or projects aimed at improving internal processes, policies, or practices, along with youth engagement strategies. ensuring alignment between Indigenous partners, perspectives, and organizational objectives
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and internal teams, and document engagements.
• Recruitment and Retention: Partner with HR and hiring managers to create inclusive recruitment strategies, ensuring diversity in candidate pools and implementing culturally-safe retention strategies for underrepresented groups.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts diplomatically and effectively.
• Training and Development: Design and implement training programs to enhance volunteer skills, promote leadership development, and ensure the organization’s adherence to best practices.
• Other duties as required.
Competencies Required:

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive range of backgrounds and perspectives that have shaped a candidate’s qualifications and skills. This can include experience, education, or a combination of these – but is certainly not limited by them.

• 5+ years of experience in volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, or reform-related roles. At least 3 years of direct management or supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and history, alongside sensitivity to cultural differences and protocols.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Considered as an asset: Degree or Certification in Community Health, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Youth Development, or related field – along with relevant experience in Indigenous relations, community development, or a related area. Other relevant certifications from Historically Black Colleges, Tribal Colleges and Universities, or other institutions are welcomed.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity.
Job Specific Competencies:
• Cultural Sensitivity: Sensitivity and respect for diverse Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Learner’s Mindset: This work requires a high degree of relational and emotional intelligence, along with valuing integrity and personal accountability. A commitment to continuously learning both personally and professionally, to foster your own unique personal excellence, is a mindset that will be a great fit with our team.
• Empathy and Understanding: Ability to empathize with the needs of volunteers and youth while advocating for necessary reforms.
• Co-Creation: Capacity to develop innovative strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to engage volunteers and drive impactful reform within a youth organization.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work non-traditional hours (as needed) to engage with communities and occasionally travel.
Working Conditions:
• Home Office environment
• PRC (Police Record Check) and VSS (Vulnerable Sector Check) are required before the start date
• Mandatory training requirement
• Opportunity to contribute to help an organization mature in its Reconciliation Journey
• Opportunity to create meaningful initiatives that foster positive relationships between Indigenous communities and the organization
We’ve got you covered:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fabulous merchandise discount; an employer-matched retirement plan after one year; extended health, prescription, vision, and dental coverage and more.
Salary depends on skills and experience. Salary range: $57,886.96 – $68,101.53
Ready to Apply?
We are aware that, in some cases, organizations can inadvertently implement policies and practices that can disproportionately hurt the most marginalized members of society – including people of color, those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, persons with disabilities, women, Indigenous people, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities, and particularly those who identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
If you’re passionate about advancing Reconciliation initiatives within a Center of Excellence and have the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by CLICKING HERE. The deadline to apply is December 22, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.
Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.
Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR at [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Required languages: English

Education level: High School Diploma minimum

Required skills: • 5+ years of experience in volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, or reform-related roles. At least 3 years of direct management or supervisory role. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and history, alongside sensitivity to cultural differences and protocols.

Closest intersection: Remote