Indigenous Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Mentor

Indigenous Two Spirit & LGBTQ Mentor

1 Full Time Position

SUMMARY:

The Indigenous Two Spirit and LGBTQ Mentor will provide support and services for gender and sexuality diverse people within the community of Thunder Bay and will utilize existing Indigenous community capacity to support self-defined youth needs from a culture-based framework. The Mentor will work with social sector partners and stakeholders in the community to help build capacity by designing and enhancing services with an emphasis of increasing knowledge and developing culturally competent practices that help promote Two Spirit lesbian gay bisexual trans and queer (LGBTQ) human rights. Further the Mentor will support a Trauma Informed approach to community-building and inclusion.

Findings and activities generated through this project will help to improve Friendship Centre and community capacity regarding service provision for Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ young people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Community College University Degree or equivalent in Social Services and/or a minimum of 2 years work experience in a social justice services environment.
• Knowledge of Two Spirit and LGBTQ issues familiarity with the LGBTQ community and human rights and awareness of existing local provincial and federal supports and services.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Lived experience as a Two Spirited LGBTQ community member will be considered an asset.
• Experience in community service planning delivery and administration.
• Group facilitation team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Excellent oral written analytical and technical skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Ability to lead plan and coordinate / facilitate meetings both virtually and in-person.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent case and file management skills stress management and time management skills ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario drivers license and reliable transportation.
  

Deadline Date: Friday April 24 2026

Salary: $60000 / annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay ON P7A 4P7

Email: or Fax:

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Required Experience:

Manager