Director of RATH

Director of RATH

(Relational Accountability and Transformation Hub)

Job term:
Full-time, Permanent

Hours:
35 hours per week

Contract Start:
December 2025

Location:
Canada remote , with occasional in-person obligations and travel (must reside within Canada to be eligible for consideration)

Who We Are

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR), formerly 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
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Reclamation
• Advocacy
• Resurgence
• Solidarity

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.

Your Impact

The Director of RATH provides strategic leadership and vision to embed anti-racism, restorative practice, and relational accountability across Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR).

Reporting directly to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Directors Circle, the Director leads the establishment and growth of the Relational Accountability and Transformation Hub (RATH). This department strengthens IYR's ability to lead and sustain organizational change through anti-racist, restorative, and relational approaches.

The Director ensures that IYR's internal systems, policies, and culture reflect the organization's values of care, accountability, and healing. This position plays a key role in implementing IYR's Restorative Anti-Racism Action Plan and in building the capacity of staff and leadership to engage in conflict resolution, transformation, and systems change through Indigenous and anti-racist frameworks.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for the Relational Accountability and Transformation Hub (RATH).
• Serve as a member of the Directors Circle, supporting collective decision-making, strategic alignment, and shared accountability across IYR.
• Lead the development of RATH's departmental plan, structure, and systems to ensure sustained alignment with IYR's Strategic Plan, Equity Audit, and Restorative Anti-Racism Action Plan.
• Partner closely with the Director of People and Culture (HR) to align restorative, anti-racist, and relational frameworks with IYR's people and culture policies.
• Foster an inclusive and culturally grounded workplace rooted in care, integrity, and collaboration.
• Represent IYR and RATH in internal and external spaces, positioning the organization as a leader in relational accountability and organizational transformation.

Restorative Practice and Organizational Healing

• Lead the design and implementation of restorative and healing processes to address harm and strengthen relationships within IYR.
• Facilitate and oversee restorative circles, mediations, and debriefs grounded in Indigenous and anti-racist approaches.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to establish trauma-informed complaint response and accountability systems.
• Build organizational capacity for early conflict resolution and proactive relationship repair.
• Document and analyze outcomes from restorative processes to inform learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Change Management and Transformation

• Guide IYR through systems-level change to embed anti-racism and relational accountability in all departments.
• Lead the Strategic Change Management function within RATH, ensuring alignment between policies, practices, and values.
• Partner with Directors and teams to design and implement equitable governance, decision-making, and communication systems.
• Develop and manage accountability frameworks and change measurement tools that track progress toward cultural and structural transformation.
• Support Directors and managers to navigate change with transparency, empathy, and consistency.

Capacity Building and Learning

• Develop and deliver organization-wide training and coaching programs on restorative practice, anti-racism, and relational leadership.
• Strengthen individual and team capacity to engage with conflict, accountability, and transformation in culturally safe ways.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate learning and reflection cycles into annual planning and team development processes.
• Build internal systems that support ongoing learning, evaluation, and adaptation.

Human Resource Management

• Supervise and mentor RATH staff, providing direction, professional development, and performance management.
• Support the growth of the RATH team, including future leadership of the Restorative Practice and Accountability and Strategic Change Management units.
• Build a culture of feedback, trust, and continuous learning within the department.
• Recruit and onboard new team members in alignment with IYR's equity-driven and culturally grounded hiring practices.
• Address complex personnel or organizational issues in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of People and Culture.

Organizational Culture and Operations

• Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable culture that reflects IYR's values and principles.
• Strengthen internal systems that support cross-department communication, shared learning, and collective responsibility.
• Contribute to organizational planning, evaluation, and decision-making processes as part of the Directors Circle.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, working groups, and committees to advance IYR's strategic priorities.

Community Engagement

• Uphold and promote IYR's cultural values and guiding principles in all work.
• Engage with Elders, youth, and community partners to ensure RATH's work is community-informed and relationally grounded.
• Support initiatives and partnerships that strengthen trust, equity, and collaboration across communities.

Health, Safety, and Wellness

• Carry out duties in a manner that protects personal health and safety and that of others.
• Report all potential hazards, incidents, and injuries promptly.
• Cooperate with all measures introduced in the workplace to improve occupational health and safety.

Other

• Maintain high ethical standards and demonstrate integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in all work.
• Support and participate in IYR staff, department, and team meetings.
• Participate in external and internal committees, working groups, and projects as required.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A university degree in organizational leadership, Indigenous studies, equity studies, restorative justice, or a related field is preferred.
• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as leadership, conflict resolution, or organizational development) is an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of formal education, professional experience, and lived experience will be recognized, particularly where candidates bring deep expertise in Indigenous or anti-racist systems change.
• At least 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in organizational leadership, anti-racism, restorative practice, or change management.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior leadership role managing people, budgets, and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating restorative or mediation processes in complex organizational environments.
• Proven success designing and implementing anti-racism, equity, or cultural transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous governance, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience building or leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing department-level strategy and operations.

Skills & Competencies

Visionary and Strategic Leadership – Demonstrates the ability to connect vision with action, guide transformation, and sustain organizational change rooted in IYR's mission and values.

Relational and Restorative Practice – Models care, humility, and accountability while facilitating relational repair and healing in complex interpersonal and systemic contexts.

Anti-Racism and Equity – Applies intersectional, anti-racist, and decolonial approaches to systems design, leadership, and collaboration.

Change Management and Learning – Leads and supports teams through transition with clarity, consistency, and empathy, embedding learning and reflection into all processes.

Cultural Integrity and Relational Accountability – Grounds decisions in Indigenous worldviews, ensuring that relationships with people, communities, and the natural world remain at the center of practice.

Coaching and Mentorship – Builds team confidence, nurtures leadership, and promotes professional growth through reflection and shared learning.

Collaboration and Partnership-Building – Works effectively across departments, fostering trust and collective responsibility to achieve shared goals.

Resilience and Emotional Intelligence – Demonstrates calm, adaptability, and compassion in navigating conflict or organizational change.

Organizational Skills – Balances multiple priorities, manages complex workflows, and ensures results are achieved with care and accountability.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Member of: Directors Circle
• Supervises: RATH (1 Specialist with future growth to include two teams: Restorative Practice & Accountability, and Strategic Change Management)

Compensation

• Salary: $97,747 - $138,252
• Health benefits: will begin following a 3-month probationary period
• Other: GRRSP employer contribution that is 5% of salary
• Vacation: 3 weeks and statutory holidays, in addition to a 2-week winter closure
• Personal Days: 15 days
• Annual Professional Development Benefit: $1500 annually following a 3 month probationary period
• Cultural Days: 5 days annually
• Volunteer Hours: 5 hours monthly at any organization of your choice.
• Flexible Work Week Options: 4 and 5 Day work week options.

Application Method

As a part of your expression of interest, please provide a cover letter that introduces yourself and share your passion for working alongside youth (especially youth in Indigenous, racialized, and newcomer communities) and highlight how your qualifications align with this role. IYR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. IYR Prioritizes internal applications in an effort to support our commitments to development and growth, should we not have a qualified and interested internal applicant, external candidates will be considered based on competencies, skills, and relevant experiences (both lived and worked experience).

Accommodation & Equity

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have any questions, you can contact IYR believes in barrier-free hiring practices. Please reach out to indicate how we can accommodate you.

Indigenous Youth Roots is committed to equitable representation and access. Candidates from Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.