Project Specialist -2SLGBTQQIA (Contract Until September 30, 2027)

Please note: This job posting will close on June 12, 2026, at 5 PM and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Objective:

In collaboration with 30-month project through the Government of Canada, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people with a focus on 2SLGBTQQIA+ in Ontario urban centres.

Key Deliverables:

To increase organizational ability to prevent and address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people with a focus in Ontario urban centres.

Key Responsibilities:

Framework and Resource Development and Review (65%):

• Develop framework of practice that defines and promotes inclusivity within the Friendship Centre movement;


• Provide recommendations to OFIFC leadership on how to promote and support 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members within the Friendship Centre movement;


• Engage in review of internal documentation related to 2SLGBTQQIA+ needs;


• Review data gathering practices and identifies gaps in data collection and research practices related to 2SLGBTQQIA+ needs and gender-based violence supports;


• Review internal policies and key organizational documents and provide detailed solutions and recommendations for strategic change to OFIFC leadership;


• Facilitate the implementation of recommendations from the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sub-working group of the MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ National Action Plan within the OFIFC and Friendship Centres;


• Advise on the development of resources and capacity needs to improve supports for 2SLGBTQQIA+ community within the Friendship Centre movement.

Collaboration with Community Partners and Stakeholders (15%):

• Networks and builds relationships across Friendship Centres, with relevant stakeholders, Elders and Knowledge Carriers;


• Engages in partnership development and facilitates the creation of protocol agreements with external stakeholders to increase capacity of supports to 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members;


• Promotes wise practices and findings of the framework creation and documentation review.

Communication and Engagement Strategies (20%):

• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting minutes, reports as needed;


• Provides ongoing input, information, and materials that support internal and external communication efforts about the progress at each Friendship Centre;


• Develops memos, schedules, organizational templates, reports, briefings, and strategies as needed;


• Plans and coordinates trainings, workshops or teachings that will enhance their working relationships with people internal or external to OFIFC as needed.

Education/Work Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in Social Science, or related discipline;


• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working within a 2SLGBTQQIA+ community;


• Experience working within an Indigenous community.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Accuracy & Attention-to-detail


• Critical Thinking


• Creativity and Innovative


• Accountable


• Takes initiative

Technical Competencies:

• Previous work experience with and knowledge of issues related to the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community with an understanding of the unique needs of Two-Spirit, Indigequeer and Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ people;


• Ability to engage in research and strategically develop appropriate resources or programs;


• Experience in data analysis including both qualitative and quantitative data;


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.);


• General understanding of financial budgeting is an asset;


• Valid Driver’s License an asset.

What we offer:

• Culture-based organization


• Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching


• Hiring Range: $80,000 - $84,400


• Full Pay Range: $80,000 - $98,000


• Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)

The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. 

Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people including members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis (recognized by the Metis National Council). Applicants claiming Indigenous ancestry will be required to provide supporting documentation to substantiate their claim.

Accommodation:

The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the outcome of their candidacy within 45 days following their final interview.

OFIFC does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of candidates for this position.

Pre-screen Interviews are scheduled to start June 15 - 19, 2026.

Formal interviews are scheduled to take place June 23 – 24, 2026.