Ayalik Project Launch Coordinator

Full-Time Contract to October 31st, 2025 with Possibility of Extension – Ottawa, ON

This is a full-time salaried position that will work with other NYA Staff and partners to fully integrate Ayalik Expeditions programming under the NYA core program model.

• Northern Youth Abroad (NYA) is an organization that serves youth living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories ( ). We offer experiential education programs that seek to foster cross-cultural awareness, individual career goals, and global citizenship in Northern youth. Created in 1998 NYA has more than 600 program alumni from across Nunavut and the NWT, 98% of whom are Inuit, First Nation or Métis.
• The most important aspect of every job at NYA is supporting the success of our Participants and Alumni. This means that our approach, hours, and philosophies support their needs, their potential, and their excellence.
• We are a northern-serving and northern-focused organization. Every staff must be knowledgeable and connected to the people and places that we serve. Through diversity, openness, and collaboration NYA provides a unique opportunity to learn, share, and grow while reflecting the culture and lifestyle of the Canadian North.
• NYA’s environment is a balance of fun; flexibility and friendly; passionate, energetic, and committed. This means that it is a good fit for people who like versatility, are fast-paced, and who like to work together to take on big challenges.
• We consider ourselves a training organization and we offer lots of opportunities to be involved in program creation, learning new areas, and contributing ideas and input.
• Develop tools, plans, and strategies that lead to the harmonious embedding of Ayalik Expeditions’ existing programming to live within NYA’s program model.
• Organize Program and Participant information including spreadsheets, documents, and data.
• Communicate with Participants, Project Staff, Community Liaisons, Outfitters, and other stakeholders to answer questions, share information, and support their participation.
• Support and arrange logistics relating to travel, event coordination, and program placements.
• Correspond with a broad range of stakeholders including youth, volunteers, other staff, and partner organizations. Comfortable making phone calls, responding to emails, and managing several conversations and requests.
• Track program participation and impact through several metrics and use this data to create useful and relevant reports.
• Help with funding applications and developing comprehensive reports.
• Work with other NYA Staff members to integrate Ayalik Expeditions’ programming into the NYA model including developing processes and materials to align with this amalgamation.
• This position is based out of the NYA office, and a lot of the time will have “normal” office hours. Sometimes travel may be required, as are evenings and weekends at times.

• Experience in program coordination, administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and data management skills (spreadsheets, documents, reporting, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate logistics for travel, events, and program placements.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship-building and participant support.
• Experience with grant writing, funding applications, and impact tracking.
• Adaptability, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with experiential education, youth development, or outdoor programming (an asset).
• Passion for youth engagement and community initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in finding solutions.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and thrive under pressure.
• Team-oriented, valuing kindness, collaboration, and mutual support.
• Tech-savvy and open to learning (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Slack, Click Up, Airtable).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during peak times.
• Driver’s license (preferred).
• Prior experience working with Northern Canada and/or Indigenous youth is a highly desired asset, as is knowledge of the issues affecting youth living in the Canadian North.

We strongly encourage applications from NYA Alumni, Ayalik Expeditions Alumni, and others with a connection to the North, including Inuit, First Nations, and Métis candidates.

Apply by March 3 rd , 2025

Please apply using the online form below. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.