Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots, formerly known as Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE), is a national Indigenous youth‑led organization. We envision a future where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities. We collaborate with communities to provide programs, grants and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and designed to strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth. Centering Indigenous youth perspectives, we have 7 deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other.

• Reciprocity
• Accountability
• Advocacy
• Resurgence

IYR is a workplace that puts its employees and community first. We are a living wage employer and believe in prioritizing a healthy work‑life balance. We provide opportunities for flexible working hours, time off for ceremony and other life responsibilities and we actively respond to the accessibility needs of those who work with us. We are a results‑oriented working environment, choosing to focus on achieving objectives, rather than promoting the status quo.

Purpose of Position

The Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact leads a department responsible for amplifying Indigenous youth voices, advancing organizational priorities through strategic initiatives, and embedding knowledge mobilization and impact measurement into IYR’s work.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, and serving as a member of the Directors Circle, the Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination across communications, partnerships, and knowledge systems. This role ensures IYR’s public presence, storytelling, and evidence of impact are clear, accessible, and aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Communications & Public Engagement

Human Resource Management

Organizational Culture & Operations

Community Engagement

Health, Safety, and Wellness

potential hazards; and all incidents and injuries; as well as co‑operating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve OH&S.

Other

Qualifications

Reporting Relationships

Consideration & Accommodations

Qualified internal candidates will receive advance consideration, should no internal candidates be identified then external applicants will be contacted for interview. IYR engages internal candidates first as a means to support internal growth, development, and appropriate succession planning.

Should you require accommodations to engage equitably with this process, please connect with our Director of HR & Operations, Jesse Ridgley via e‑mail at Jridgley@indigenousyouthroots.ca to discuss your unique needs and how we can support you through this process.

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