Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact

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 seven deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other.

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

Leadership & Collaboration :

• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for the Communications, Knowledge & Impact Department.
• Participate in the Directors Circle to support collective decision-making, strategic alignment, and shared accountability across IYR.
• Champion cross-department collaboration to ensure communications and knowledge strategies strengthen organizational priorities.
• Represent IYR with external stakeholders, partners, and funders, positioning the organization as a leader in youth-centered, equity-driven communications and impact.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally safe, and equitable workplace culture rooted in humility, integrity, and collaboration.

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Human Resource Management :

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