Digital Operations Coordinator Trainee

Location: Toronto, ON (Greater Toronto Area) - Remote Work / Hybrid

Duration: 12 months (Full-Time 35 Hours a Week)

Reports To: CIIT, Director of Operations

Start Date: April 1, 2026

End Date: March 31, 2027

Funding Program: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training – Targeted Wage Subsidy Program

About the Centre

The Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology (CIIT) was established to advance Indigenous participation and leadership within Canada's technology and innovation sectors. CIIT promotes inclusive pathways in tech through culturally grounded programming, education, and partnerships. Our mission is to increase Indigenous representation, foster digital skills, and strengthen innovation through Indigenous worldviews.

Our Story: The Centre for Indigenous Technology and Innovation (CIIT) is dedicated to empowering the next generation of Indigenous leaders in Canada's technology and innovation sector.  At our core, we believe that Indigenous peoples should have an active role in shaping the future of technology and innovation. By bringing together Indigenous communities, industry partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders, we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive digital society that celebrates Indigenous peoples' diversity and unique perspectives.

Vision: To foster a network of collaboration between Private, Public, Academic and Non-Profit Institutions to solve problems pairing technical and social innovation within the Indigenous community.

Mission: CIIT was created in response to the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the technology and innovation sectors in Canada. Our Mission is to provide programming that provides excellence in technology training, increases Indigenous representation in the tech industry in Canada, and promotes problem-solving using technology with an Indigenous lens.

Position Summary

The Digital Operations Coordinator (Trainee) will work closely with CIIT's Director of Operations to support a broad range of projects related to the Centre's programs, operations, and partnerships. This position is designed as a training opportunity under the Miziwe Biik ISET "Community Capacity Building: Management Training" and "Youth Employment and Leadership" priorities. The trainee will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit program coordination, project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational operations.

Key Duties and Learning Objectives

Operational and Administrative Training

• Support daily operations and logistics for CIIT programs and initiatives
• Learn to prepare internal reports, presentations, and meeting documentation
• Gain experience in budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining financial and administrative records

Program Coordination and Delivery

• Assist with planning and implementing CIIT's Tech Skills Accelerator and community-based programs
• Coordinate participant communications, onboarding, and program materials
• Develop confidence in managing program timelines and deliverables

Research and Development

• Conduct research on Indigenous tech education trends and employment pathways
• Assist in proposal and funding development to support CIIT's growth
• Gain experience preparing reports and summaries for funders and partners

Governance and Partnership Support

• Learn to support governance functions, including Board of Directors meeting preparation and documentation
• Support community engagement and partnership-building activities across the GTA

Skills Development Focus

This trainee position provides structured mentorship in:

• Program and project management
• Digital literacy and office software (MS Office, CRM systems)
• Research, communications, and reporting
• Nonprofit administration and governance
• Indigenous-led innovation and community capacity building

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in a related field (business, marketing, administration, or community development) is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and teamwork skills
• Interest in Indigenous innovation, technology, and community development
• Knowledge of or experience within the nonprofit or Indigenous community sectors is considered an asset

Training Outcomes

By the end of this 12-month placement, this role will support the development of transferable skills in program coordination, operational management, digital communications, and partnership engagement — preparing them for future employment in Indigenous-led organizations and the broader tech and innovation sectors.

Eligibility Requirements

• Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Métis and reside within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
• This job is pending government funding

How to Apply

Those qualified are asked to submit a cover letter with a resume, outlining your experience and suitability for the position to heather@ciitfoundation.ca.

Subject: Digital Operations Coordinator (Trainee) – Miziwe Biik Application

The candidate is required to be registered as a client with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training.