United Way Saskatoon & Area is looking for a Manager of Indigenous Partnerships and Strategic Engagement for our Indigenous community relationships and donor engagement strategic focus. A key function of this role is brokering resources that will support reconciliation and language and cultural revitalization in our community. This role is also responsible for fostering individual and workplace relationships and creating learning conditions that support reconciliation, innovation and relationship building.

This role serves as a valuable team member of the Community Impact team, reporting to the Director of Community Impact and Strategic Partnerships.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

United Way Saskatoon & Area is looking for a Manager of Indigenous Partnerships and Strategic Engagement for our Indigenous community relationships and donor engagement strategic focus. A key function of this role is brokering resources that will support reconciliation and language and cultural revitalization in our community. This role is also responsible for fostering individual and workplace relationships and creating learning conditions that support reconciliation, innovation and relationship building.

This role serves as a valuable team member of the Community Impact team, reporting to the Director of Community Impact and Strategic Partnerships.

What You Will Do

- Lead the development of Indigenous donor communities and strengthen relationships between the United Way and Indigenous stakeholders.
- Facilitating workshops and action groups, to strengthen sector capacity and community involvement.




- Contribute to developmental evaluation through data collection, monitoring, and reporting to support continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborate with United Way’s partner agencies to assess current and needed Indigenous cultural and language programs.
- Develop a network of Indigenous artists, musicians, artisans, performers and language keepers.
- Preparing and delivering workplace presentations and one on one engagement.

Relationship Building and Engagement

- Networking and relationship development, specifically within Indigenous spaces and gatherings.
- Be a bridge between Resource Development, Marketing, Labour, and Community Impact.
- Sharing trends and advising team on any data issues.
- Participating in Centraide Canada training and professional development opportunities.
- Support educational initiatives related to Indigenous reconciliation.

Experience and qualifications

- Excellent communication skills, including being comfortable delivering presentations to both small and large groups.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse employee population.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate Indigenous community, cultural and language systems and traditions.




- Post-secondary training in marketing, commerce, human services or related experience.
- The ability to speak or understand a First Nations or Métis (Michif) language is considered an asset, but not a requirement.
- Additional training and skills related business development or philanthropy would be considered an asset, but not a requirement.

Working Environment

- Primarily an office environment utilizing Windows Operating system, MS Office and a CRM database.
- Operating schedule is primarily Monday to Friday with flexibility. (Some evening hours as needed.)
- Valid drivers’ license and a reliable vehicle.

Competencies Required for This Position

- Culturally competent: You understand the importance of cultural and language revitalization and the role they play in reconciliation, and you are open to learning about other world views and experiences.
- Community-Focused: You understand the significant role that not-for profit organizations serve as service providers and community support.
- Mission-Focused: You inspire others to join United Way in building Saskatoon and area communities where everyone has opportunities to reach their full potential.
- Critical thinker: You appreciate diversity, multiculturalism, unity and inclusivity.
- Collaborator: You understand that everyone has a role to play and contributions to bring to the table and are energized by ensuring everyone who wants to be is heard and able to participate.
- Results-Driven: You are dedicated to shared and measurable goals that lead to coordinated wins for our accounts, commun

📌 Manager, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategic Engagement (Canada)
🏢 United Way Saskatoon & Area
📍 Canada