THE OPPORTUNITY Work-Model: Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting to the Lead, Program Delivery, The Program Partner, Canada Programs will play a key role in shaping and advancing strategies that strengthen pathways for Indigenous youth to achieve their aspirations in education and employment. The Program Partner, Canada Programs, will provide expertise and insight to identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building among partners. This role involves supporting the co-creation of programs and partnerships that empower Indigenous youth to address both immediate challenges and systemic barriers within education and the transition to work. The Program Partner, Canada Programs, will combine strategic thinking, partnership management, and a deep understanding of Indigenous contexts to help drive meaningful and sustainable impact. WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Provide expertise and knowledge to support the design and management of programs. Lead internal processes to develop strategies and plans to achieve overarching EleV strategy. Manage current or future programs as appropriate, distilling learnings for Foundation staff. Design and deliver appropriate mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and impact of programming. Identify Indigenous education and employment issues and trends that affect education, economic development, legal and financial systems. Support the development and strengthening of EleV programming in workforce development, entrepreneurship, and economic development. Manage opportunities to strengthen EleV programming through convenings and peer learning networks. Diagnose and contribute expertise and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous education efforts, priorities and programs to identify and leverage innovation and strategic opportunities to build partnerships for sustainable systems change. Expand the Foundation teams capacity to deliver on major priorities and an expanding network of partners. Engage with other teams on strategic priorities for the Foundation including the digital economy, entrepreneurship, post-secondary education, health, climate, and cultural revitalization. Facilitate the development of strategic partnerships and fulfillment of internal processes to formalize partnerships for systems change. Build relationships with partner communities, organizations, communities of practice and global stakeholders. Engage key public sector officials and other stakeholders on Indigenous education and employment innovation issues. Design and deliver stakeholder engagement sessions and activities. Co-plan and co-facilitate convenings, meetings, and gatherings with partners, youth, WHO YOU ARE Hold a bachelors or masters degree in a relevant field such as education, social sciences, management, or public policy, along with significant experience supporting large-scale programs or initiatives focused on Indigenous communities and youth. Bring 46 years of program management experience, demonstrating expertise in education, youth leadership, workforce development, and employment programs, ideally with exposure to both the private and non-profit sectors. Have hands-on experience in policy design, implementation, or analysis related to education and transitions to work, particularly in contexts involving First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. Skilled communicator with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities, able to engage effectively across diverse cultures and stakeholders. Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Technically proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable leveraging digital tools for coordination, reporting, and presentations. Deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of and respect for Indigenous ways of being and doing. Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundations values. Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures. Due to the nature of this position, which requires direct engagement with Indigenous communities, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify in their applications. Applicants seeking to qualify for preferential consideration will be required to provide reasonable confirmation of Indigenous identity. Indigenous candidates are encouraged to self-identify and apply even if they do not meet all components listed. You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundations values and vision. The annual salary for this position is within the range of $95,000 to $110,000 (CAD), commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN RECRUITMENT The Foundation uses artificial intelligence (AI)enabled tools to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position including, but may not be limited to, the use of AI-assisted resume screening and assessments to support the initial stage of the recruitment process. Applications of qualified candidates, as identified by the AI tool, are reviewed by representatives of the Foundation before shortlisting for an interview. ACCOMMODATION The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation due to a disability or any other protected ground under applicable legislation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know by contacting us at: humanresources@mastercardfdn.org. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment. For more information and to sign up for the Foundations newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundations Board of Directors and leadership. Learn More The Foundation operates within the Indigenous communities in Canada to deliver on our EleV strategy and bold goal of enabling 100,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education, access economic opportunities and drive meaningful change in their communities by 2030. Across Africa, the Foundations Young Africa Works strategy aims to spur systemic change to enable young people the opportunity to find meaningful work that is dignified and fulfilling. The Young Africa Works strategy sets out an ambitious goal for the next decade: by 2030, our work will enable 30 million young people in Africa, especially young women, to secure employment they see as dignified and fulfilling. These programs are in partnership with the relevant government entities, communities, institutions, and individuals ensuring that the Foundation delivers on its mission of collaboration and co-creation with those whose voices need to be heard the most, and can be change agents for themselves, their families, and communities. Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful. Learn More