Indigenous Youth Fellowship Coordinator

About Us

The “Eshkiniigjik Naandwechigegamig - A Place for Healing Our Youth" – “Aabiish Gaa Binjibaaying – Where Did We Come From?” is an Indigenous Youth Agency dedicated to providing programming and services to support Indigenous youth in North America. Our mission is to help them become responsible, participating citizens while leading their Indigenous communities.

Our Vision

At ENAGB, we are committed to empower Indigenous youth to become leaders in their communities. We believe in providing a supportive environment where youth can heal, grow, and lead their communities with strength, pride, and cultural integrity.

Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program Details:

The Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program is a new City of Toronto initiative, in partnership with ENAGB, providing leadership and career development opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth (aged 18 to 29) to gain hands-on experience working with Toronto’s elected officials at City Hall. The program includes training, mentorship, and paid full-time placements in Council Members’ offices. The Fellowship provides equitable access for Indigenous communities by supporting young people with career navigation, job experience, and professional network development. It amplifies the experiences and needs of Indigenous communities in municipal decision-making spaces and ultimately, enhances representation in municipal government and politics. The Program would be co-developed and delivered in partnership with Indigenous community leaders and service providers to ensure the program honours a nation-to-nation approach that is well equipped to meet the needs of its participants.

The City of Toronto is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected and supported. The City is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve. This aligns with the City of Toronto’s Reconciliation Action Plan, which outlines 28 actions to contribute to the visibility and overall wellbeing of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Tkaronto through placemaking and placekeeping, supporting economic development and prosperity, increasing civic engagement, honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and recognizing rights to self -determination and self-governance. The development of an Indigenous Youth Fellowship is aligned with recommendation 20 to improve Indigenous economic development, specifically Action A:

• Create Indigenous-focused workforce development, training, and employment opportunities to be leveraged through City programs and initiatives.

IYF Program Coordinator Position Details:

Under the direct supervision of the ENAGB Toronto Director, and in partnership with the City of Toronto, the Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the design, development, and ongoing monitoring of the program.
• Design promotional materials and develop an outreach strategy for the program.
• Coordinate and lead the hiring, interviews, and selection process of Fellows - including overseeing the Councillor placement matching process.
• Design and facilitate appropriate pre-placement training and resources for Fellows and Councillor’s.
• Liaising with City staff on a regular basis.
• Complete reports for the City to evaluate the progress and success of the program in meeting its desired outcomes, and make recommendations to improve the program.
• Utilize a case-management approach to support youth in their placements including mentorship, trainings, wrap-around supports, regular check ins, advice, and alumni pathway planning - including referrals to additional employment, training, and mentorship opportunities.
• Coordinate fun and educational communal group activities and events for the youth throughout their placement.
• Ensure the program is culturally grounded and responsive/accountable to the youth and Indigenous community.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Other related duties as they relate to this position.

Qualifications & Skills

• Child &Youth Worker and or relevant experience.
• Over two years of experience working with youth between 18 and 29 years.
• Program design, development, and management experience.
• Case management experience.
• Some budgeting experience/skills.
• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Indigenous community (Inuit, Metis or First Nation).
• Fluency in an Indigenous language and knowledge of Indigenous cultures is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills.

Employment Details

• Salary: $35/per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Position Type: Full-time, Contract
• Location: Toronto, ON
• Contract Duration: July 21, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Benefits

• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Cultural Days

• Paid Personal Days
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development activities to support your growth and learning

Application Process

Please submit your Cover letter and Resume via email to: 

Juhi Jaswani

Human Resources Manager

Email: Jobs@enagb-iya.ca

Deadline: July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Applications without cover letter will not be considered

Potential Candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Metis and reside with the GTA

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.