Career Opportunity

Internal/External

Arsaniq Program Coordinator (Toronto)

Part Time, Term to March 31, 2026

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Arsaniq Program Coordinator is responsible for the successful leadership, planning, development, and delivery of all activities under TI’s Arsaniq Program. The Arsaniq Program aims to empower Inuit in Ontario and support the wellbeing of Inuit families and survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.

The Arsaniq Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Arsaniq Program participants. The Program Coordinator’s role will be to help the group achieve their vision and objectives, thereby helping to implement some of the key priorities and recommendations identified by the Inuit community in Ontario for inclusion in Canada’s 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and oversee all aspects of projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
• Responsible for coordination of annual Pride conference.
• Work to resolve challenges that arise in project delivery.
• Coordinate and organize bi-monthly meetings, including overseeing annual objectives and work plans in keeping with Inuit culture, language, and traditions.
• Arrange for reimbursements and honoraria to be provided to Arsaniq Programs and guest speakers as required.
• Assist Arsaniq participants to: 1) identify social challenges in their communities; 2) develop strategies for change; and 3) encourage peers to get involved in implementing strategies for change.
• Engage Arsaniq participants to strengthen their sense of identity and leadership abilities and to nurture their cultural, social, and personal talents through cultural teachings that follow IQ principles.
• Provide assistance to any 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inuit across Ontario who wish to create groups similar to Arsaniq, contributing to a larger network of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inuit empowerment groups.
• Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of the funder and TI (e.g. project status updates, maintaining project statistics, meeting project targets).
• Adhere to project budget and work closely with the Manager, Family Well-Being, and the Director of Finance.
• Increase awareness of resources and services available to Inuk 2SLGBTQQIA+ Inuit and their family members.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Inuit culture, values, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and traditional healing methods and practices. Able to create and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, work effectively in a team environment and independently and develop and deliver programming. Positive leadership qualities, proven track record of dependability and reliability, excellent attention to detail and fluent in English, written and oral required with excellent writing skills (grammar, style, etc.)

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle is preferred. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required. Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. Ability to speak Inuktitut is preferred.

Community College Social Services Worker Diploma is required. Post Secondary education in Indigenous studies, humanities or social sciences is preferred. Degree or Diploma in social services such as BSW or similar field is preferred.

Two plus years’ practical and relevant experience, preferably in a coordination/facilitator role is required. Two plus years’ experience with various modes of displaying information (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Zoom etc), working with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations is required. Two plus years’ experience coordinating meetings, events, other community engagement activities and group facilitation and community engagement is required.

**Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range is $43,000,000 to $45,000 annually
• TI provides a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation pay at a rate of 4%

Deadline for applications is August 29, 2025

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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

The Arsaniq Program Coordinator (Toronto) position is located at 203-145 Front Street East, Toronto.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.