Program Partner, Canada Programs

March 6, 2026

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Program Partner, Canada Programs

Apply via the https://mastercardfdn.org/en/careers-at-the-mastercard-foundation/ Location: Toronto, ON

End Date: March 17, 2026 job requisition id

JR-0000000394 THE OPPORTUNITY

Work-Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to the Lead, Program Delivery, The Program Partner, Canada Programs will play a key role in shaping and advancing strategies that strengthen pathways for Indigenous youth to achieve their aspirations in education and employment. The Program Partner, Canada Programs, will provide expertise and insight to identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building among partners. This role involves supporting the co- creation of programs and partnerships that empower Indigenous youth to address both immediate challenges and systemic barriers within education and the transition to work.

The Program Partner, Canada Programs, will combine strategic thinking, partnership management, and a deep understanding of Indigenous contexts to help drive meaningful and sustainable impact.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

  • Provide expertise and knowledge to support the design and management of
  • Lead internal processes to develop strategies and plans to achieve overarching EleV
  • Manage current or future programs as appropriate, distilling learnings for Foundation Design and deliver appropriate mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and impact of programming.
  • Identify Indigenous education and employment issues and trends that affect education, economic development, legal and financial
  • Support the development and strengthening of EleV programming in workforce development, entrepreneurship, and economic
  • Manage opportunities to strengthen EleV programming through convenings and peer learning
  • Diagnose and contribute expertise and in-depth knowledge of Indigenous education efforts, priorities and programs to identify and leverage innovation and strategic opportunities to build partnerships for sustainable systems
  • Expand the Foundation team’s capacity to deliver on major priorities and an expanding network of
  • Engage with other teams on strategic priorities for the Foundation including the digital economy, entrepreneurship, post-secondary education, health, climate, and cultural
  • Facilitate the development of strategic partnerships and fulfillment of internal processes to formalize partnerships for systems
  • Build relationships with partner communities, organizations, communities of practice and global
  • Engage key public sector officials and other stakeholders on Indigenous education and employment innovation issues.
  • Design and deliver stakeholder engagement sessions and
  • Co-plan and co-facilitate convenings, meetings, and gatherings with partners, youth,

WHO YOU ARE

  • Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, social sciences, management, or public policy, along with significant experience supporting large-scale programs or initiatives focused on Indigenous communities and youth.
  • Bring 4–6 years of program management experience, demonstrating expertise in education, youth leadership, workforce development, and employment programs, ideally with exposure to both the private and non-profit
  • Have hands-on experience in policy design, implementation, or analysis related to education and transitions to work, particularly in contexts involving First Nations,

Inuit, and Métis peoples.

  • Skilled communicator with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities, able to engage effectively across diverse cultures and
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced and dynamic
  • Technically proficient in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and comfortable leveraging digital tools for coordination, reporting, and
  • Deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of and respect for Indigenous ways of being and
  • Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s
  • Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across
  • Due to the nature of this position, which requires direct engagement with Indigenous communities, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous
  • Applicants who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self- identify in their Applicants seeking to qualify for preferential

consideration will be required to provide reasonable confirmation of Indigenous identity.

  • Indigenous candidates are encouraged to self-identify and apply even if they do not meet all components listed.
  • You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

The annual salary for this position is within the range of $95,000 to $110,000 (CAD), commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

Apply via the https://mastercardfdn.org/en/careers-at-the-mastercard-foundation/

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN RECRUITMENT

The Foundation uses artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position including, but may not be limited to, the use of AI-

assisted resume screening and assessments to support the initial stage of the recruitment process. Applications of qualified candidates, as identified by the AI tool, are reviewed by representatives of the Foundation before shortlisting for an interview.

ACCOMMODATION

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation due to a disability or any other protected ground under applicable legislation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know by contacting us at: humanresources@mastercardfdn.org. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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