Date Posted: 10/20/2026Req ID: 50598Faculty/Division: VP & ProvostDepartment: Office of Indigenous InitiativesCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: No Description: Please note that short-listed candidates may be asked to participate in an Indigenous substantiation process. Indigenous Substantiation | Indigenous University of Toronto About us: The Office of Indigenous Initiatives was established in response to the U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee’s final report, Answering The Call: Wecheehetowin. The Office’s mandate is to support and guide the U of T community as it continues to work towards reconciliation. Efforts are directed towards listening, coordinating, advising, and collaborating with academic and non-academic communities in addressing the Calls to Action. The Office intersects with areas such as teaching and learning, student experience, Faculty and staff recruitment and engagement, and community-based research. The Office also conducts a regular environmental scan, produces a report to establish the impact and progress of Indigenous Initiatives on campus, and manages the activities of the Council of Indigenous Initiatives and the Elder’s Circle. Your opportunity: Reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Community Engagement Manager is responsible for providing a high level of confidential operational and administrative support to the Office and Executive Director in the implementation, administration, and management of the Indigenous Substantiation Framework including but not limited to processing substantiation requests and updating the portal. The Manager will socialize and promote the Indigenous Substantiation Framework across the University to faculty, students, librarians and staff, including senior leadership and will liaise with Indigenous communities and governing bodies outside the university. The incumbent is responsible for strengthening the internal University Indigenous community by creating opportunities for connection, networking, and engagement throughout the year. The Manager will develop and coordinate gatherings, events, and networking initiatives that bring together community members, foster relationships, and encourage collaboration. The Manager will create and manage an Indigenous Affinity Group for Indigenous employees across the University. The goal of the Affinity Group is to create a strong, connected community for Indigenous employees that seeks to meet the distinct needs of the group. The incumbent works in a complex environment that requires a high degree of sensitivity, responsiveness, and a need to maintain absolute confidentiality. The incumbent represents the University on relevant committees inside and outside the University community, providing assistance, information, outreach, resources and referrals. Essential Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION: University degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of edu
