Training Officer, Indigenous Programs

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada;
London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

For more than 10 years, Right To Play has partnered with Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and organizations across Canada, to deliver community-driven, culturally-relevant, play-based programs. More information on our Indigenous Programs is available here. You can also find out more about the communities we supported in 2024 from here.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

Designs, coordinates, and delivers training initiatives that build capacity across Indigenous Programs (IP) staff and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community partners and ensures programming is inclusive, accessible, and grounded in community consultation and evidence-based frameworks.

• Leads the planning and delivery of virtual and in-person training sessions for staff and partners.
• Develops training frameworks and integrates RTP’s play-based methodology across delivery formats.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of online training content and provides onsite event leadership.

• Manages procurement, scheduling, contracts, and event logistics in alignment with RTP policies.
• Develops communication tools and maintains digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, toolkits, planners).
• Tracks budgets and expenditures for training initiatives in collaboration with the Training Specialist.

• Supports the design and implementation of MEL tools to assess training impact.
• Collects and analyzes feedback and data to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with MEL team to align training assessments with Indigenous data sovereignty principles.

• Engages youth, cultural leaders, and community partners to ensure inclusive and relevant training.
• Hosts informational sessions and onboarding for partners, donors, and facilitators.
• Maintains up-to-date records of stakeholders and training collaborators.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned to support team and departmental objectives.
• Provides cross‑functional support to training, MEL, and event teams.
• Assist with special projects as needed by the Training Specialist.

Operates nationally, primarily supporting training for Indigenous communities across Canada. The role has moderate autonomy in developing training materials and making logistical decisions. Budget oversight is limited to tracking and submitting expenses. The role influences training quality, partner satisfaction, and community impact within frameworks approved by the Training Specialist and Training Manager.

This role does not have direct reports but provides leadership during training events, coordinating the efforts of facilitators, community mentors, and event support staff.

Relies on internal frameworks, evaluation data, the Reconciliation Action Plan, Indigenous Advisory Board of Directors, Indigenous Youth…