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Job Title: Program Officer EAST Location: Toronto, Canada (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in Canada will be considered.) Supervisor Title: Program Manager EAST Region/Department: Indigenous Programs Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent contract Job Grade: 5 Hiring Salary: CAD 55,994 per annum (before taxes) Target Start Date: As soon as possible Application Closing Date: Open until position is filled. This job advert is for an existing vacancy. About Right To Play: For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play. We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child''s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life. This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe. For more than 10 years, Right To Play has partnered with Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Mtis communities and organizations across Canada, to deliver community-driven, culturally relevant, play-based programs. More information on our Indigenous Programs is available here . You can also find out more about the communities we supported in 2024 from here . Summary: Reporting to the Program Manager EAST, the Program Officer is responsible for on-going capacity building and administrative support of Child and Youth Workers facilitating PLAY projects or programs in First Nations, Inuit and Mtis communities and Indigenous organizations communities throughout Canada. The Program Officer is also the main liaison for 6 -8 Indigenous community partners with responsibilities that include developing and nurturing relationships with local community leadership, supporting the co-design of a tailormade play-based learning projects or programs that meet the needs and goals of each community, and reporting back any outcomes from the program to all key stakeholders. Accountability & Responsibilities: Provide On-Going Guidance and Relationship Oversight to Partner Communities & Organizations (35%) Program and Project Planning and Delivery (25%) Capacity Building of Child and Youth Workers (15%) Monitoring and Evaluation (10%) Other Duties as Assigned (5%) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION Post-Secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent work experience is required in any of the following areas: Indigenous learning, child and youth work, community development, sports management, outdoor recreation, education, health sciences and/or social sciences A Class G driver''s license is required. Courses completed and/or certificate training in community development, youth leadership or sport programs specific to First Nations youth and communities is an added advantage. Certified in suicide prevention (e.g., safeTALK or ASIST is an added advantage. (B) EXPERIENCE Designing and facilitating outcome-based workshops, recreation/sport/arts/land-based programs, or educational activities for a range of group sizes Collaborating and working with external stakeholders on program development and capacity-building initiatives. Working with Indigenous communities and organizations, or demonstrated experience with inclusion, diversity, equity, or accessibility models in BIPOC environments. Assisting with project management and/or stakeholder management Budget planning and monitoring Hybrid or remote work and networking (C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong self-management skills for hybrid/remote work including abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while working remotely. Ability to remotely coach and build meaningful partnership relationships with 6-8 Child and Youth Workers (D) KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS Familiarity with best practices related to child safeguarding Knowledge of play-based learning methods and ability to transfer to cultural contexts Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Analytical and written skills, including research and writing of proposals and reports Able to use data collection tools for program reporting and evaluating Ability to use budget management tools for tracking expenditures and financial reporting. High level knowledge of French or an Indigenous Languages Knowledge of Cultural safety and authenticity, lived experience and/or deep cultural understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis traditions and cultures Strong knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis distinctions Deep knowledge of First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit adversities and culturally rooted strength-based approaches to address adversities. Knowledge of the United National Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, The 94 Calls to Action, Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP), National Inuit Strategy on Research. (E) LANGUAGES (Required) Fluency in spoken and written English. Additional Information: This position requires frequent travel throughout Canada (locations pending partnership portfolio). Check our Job Advert for the full Job Description: Benefits: Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful) Paid leaves (15 days annual leaves, 3 personal days per year) Competitive benefits such as medical and health insurance, RRSP plan, and gym membership Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year More information on what we offer is available on our website . Application Method: Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process is available here []. Safeguarding information is available here []. Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People Culture team by email at All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.