Career Opportunity

Internal/External

Youth Life Promotion Worker

Full-time, End Date March 31, 2026

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to 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. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The Youth Life Promotion project is a community-based child and youth program funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Government of Ontario (MCYS) that promotes the health and wellness of children and youth. The program goals are for youth to gain access to support to nurture and sustain mental well-being; access to new ways of knowing, understanding, problem-solving, and decision making; to be immersed in Indigenous knowledge and ways of being; gain access to ceremonies, languages, teachings, and traditional foods; gain access to water and land-based skills and cultural practices. The Youth Life Promotion Worker delivers program facilitation and runs activities for children and youth in both individual and group formats and coordinates the delivery of various outings and workshops to engage with Inuit children and youth.

Responsibilities:

• Empowering youth to

a. identify social challenges in their communities,

b. develop strategies for change, and

c. encourage their peers to get involved in implementing their strategies

• Provide accessible, community-based and culturally focused activities for Inuit children and youth to improve health literacy (health, wellness, knowledge, skills).
• Engage Inuit youth to strengthen their sense of identity, and leadership abilities and to nurture their cultural, social, and personal talents through cultural teachings, following Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
• Perform outreach activities to recruit Inuit children and youth to participate in the program,
• Deliver skills development workshops and activities,
• Engage youth in exploring personal talents to nurture their cultural, social, and personal talents and assist with connecting youth to strategies for change,
• Planning and implementation of programming workshops including purchasing and preparation of food
• Delivery of workshops and activities, responding to the varying needs of individuals (such as health, risk factors and nutrition)
• Facilitate access to and knowledge exchanges with Elders regarding cultural teachings, food education, language retention, and reclamation
• Encourage the participation of two-spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth through inclusive and diverse programming
• Promote Indigenous rights moving toward self-determination and leadership development
• Systems navigation for external resources – provide referrals for professional bodies for culturally safe training when dealing with Inuit clientele. Mitigating culturally safe practices for art projects, research, and other professional institutions (hospitals, administrations, etc.)
• Case management including counselling (individual/group), coordinating community connection to cultural events, referrals, and direct support such as attending court, medical appointments, and social outings
• Providing food security and country food to the Inuit community (including education to other professional bodies such as hospitals – meeting with dietary/nutrition departments to provide the necessary education on country food)
• Assist clients in navigating employment, education/training systems
• Advocating within the criminal, forensic, and family court systems as required
• Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the Ottawa program, including input towards the establishment of annual objectives and work plans in keeping with the Inuit culture, language, and traditions
• Complete administration requirements such as program reports and statistics, attendance and participant forms, and the proper maintenance of client files
• Work respectfully, positively, professionally, and collaboratively with team members, other staff at TI, and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date client files in the appropriate electronic system (Mareto), including timely case notes
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other relevant legislation
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with statistics as needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Inuit culture, traditions, values, and language. The ability to incorporate Inuit traditional knowledge into program design and delivery and sensitivity to the cultural, social, and historical context of Inuit, particularly urban Inuit is required.

Knowledge of Inuit Suppliers, ordering supplies and coordinating deliveries. Able to create and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, excellent attention to detail. Able to work effectively in a team environment and independently. Ability to function effectively in a busy environment and in stressful situations and under right deadlines and develop and deliver programing. Familiarity with issues facing Inuit families, outstanding organizational skills. Demonstrate positive leadership qualities and potential, proven track record of dependability and reliability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to a client-centered approach when working with Inuit, familiarity with the socio-economic landscape as it pertains to Inuit.

Completion of Secondary School is preferred. Community College in Indigenous studies, humanities or social sciences is preferred. Undergraduate Degree or diploma in Indigenous studies, humanities, social sciences or similar filed is preferred. Two plus years’ experience working with Inuit, communities and organizations, coordinating meetings, events and other community engagement activities, group facilitation and community engagement is required. One plus year practical and relevant experience, preferably in coordination/facilitator role is required.

Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Availability of working evenings and weekends as required. Fluent in English, written and oral is required. Ability to speak Inuktitut is preferred. Drivers License and reliable vehicle is preferred.

**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 between $55, 000 to $60,000
• TI provides paid sickness, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).

Deadline for applications is October 17, 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 Family Well-being program is located at 282 Dupuis Street.

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