Youth Engagement Coordinator

Business Unit:          Rick Hansen Foundation School Program

Reports to:               Manager, Rick Hansen Foundation School Program

Start Date:                  October, 2026

Status:                      Full-time, Ongoing

Salary Range:            $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Location:                  Remote

 

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces, and inspiring an inclusive society.

 

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work and our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, all abilities, age, and religions and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.

 

Preference will be given to applicants who are persons with disabilities, and we highly encourage qualified persons with disabilities to apply.  We invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter, if you feel comfortable.

 

If you’re interested in being a part of our innovative team, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us. If you do not meet the required education, experience and skills but have a combination of lived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) team, the Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for direct engagement with youth with and without disabilities via the RHFSP Youth Leadership Committee, the RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Awards, and the global Youth Leadership Network.

This position is responsible for the RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Awards including nominations, delivery of the awards, and recognition of award recipients. In addition, the Youth Engagement Coordinator, RHFSP acts as the point of contact for Youth Leadership Committee members, ensuring mentorship activities include advocacy, networking and skills training, to encourage members to become inclusion and accessibility leaders. The role will help to grow the School Program moving forward via the establishment of a global Youth Leadership Network and expanding the Difference Maker of the Year Award internationally.

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS                            

Reporting to the Manager, RHFSP, the Youth Engagement Coordinator works closely with the RHFSP team, the Marketing Communications team, external and international partners, and youth committee and network members, and award recipients.

 

ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

• Strategy
• Organizational Culture
  • Contributes to regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

• Values

1.    We Collaborate Authentically 
2.    We Engage Respectfully 
3.    We Keep Our Promises 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Difference Maker of the Year Awards:

• Responsible for the seamless planning and execution of the RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Awards from start to post awards;
• Works closely with the Manager, RHFSP on the nomination process including the equitable review of nominations and works closely with the Marketing and Communications team to promote and encourage nominations; 
• Acts as the main point of contact for the awards including past and present nominators, nominees and recipients;
• Responds to general inquiries received related to the awards;
• Works closely with the Manager, RHFSP on the development of a plan to expand the awards in a phased approach globally and leads in the execution, including the development of international partnerships to extend reach; and
• Responsible for coordinating various project, including monitoring timelines and deliverables and following up with various parties to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

 

Youth Leadership Committee & Network:

• Acts as the main point of contact for the RHFSP Youth Leadership Committee (YLC) members;
• Facilitates the smooth onboarding and offboarding of Youth Leadership Committee members per their Terms of Reference, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements including completed Vulnerable Sector Checks;
• Research and coordinates mentorship opportunities for the YLC for building advocacy and networking skills, and selects guest speakers as appropriate for monthly committee meetings; 
• Provides leadership to YLC members, ensuring they set appropriate annual project(s) and successfully complete their project(s); and
• Contributes to the development of a new global Youth Leadership Network and leads in the execution of those plans, ensuring input from youth audiences.

General:

• Ensures ongoing and accurate program data and reporting is captured in Salesforce;
• Contributes to annual year-end survey, reports and funder stewardship reports;
  
• Prepares Purchase Orders, invoices, Request for Proposals, contracts, Contract Approval Forms, and expense claims, as needed, related to youth engagement activities;
• Actively contributes to ongoing team meetings, brainstorms and discussions on program expansion and optimization; 
• Contributes to research and other special projects as required; 

• Maintains and applies current knowledge of relevant standards and practices related to key accountabilities; and

• Performs other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.

Education: University degree in relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lived experience with a disability or demonstrated connection to youth‑serving communities may be considered an asset in lieu of formal education.

 

Certification/Designations: None.

 

Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in program coordination, youth engagement and facilitation, or equity focused practice;
• Demonstrated experience supporting youth‑focused programs and/or event planning, outreach initiatives, or relationship management;
• Demonstrated experience working with youth and effectively engaging youth audiences;
• Computer skills required include:
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
  • Experience with virtual meeting/webinar technology (i.e., Zoom, MS Teams);
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools responsibly, such as Copilot, preferred;
  • Experience with databases, Salesforce and/or other CRM databases are assets.
• Knowledge of program management and development of policies and procedures;
• Non-profit experience is an asset; and

• Knowledge of accessibility, disability inclusion, and the experiences of people with disabilities is preferred.

Skills/Behaviours:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and inclusively with youth, partners, and internal teams;

• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with youth from a variety of backgrounds and experiences;
• Effective interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills;

• Effective coordination, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to be flexible, creative, and professional when responding to changing needs;
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality;

• Proven ability to pay close attention to detail;

• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, and trauma‑informed engagement practices;

• Experience with data collection, evaluation and survey administration is an asset;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment.

 

Vulnerable Sector Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check which confirms that you have not been convicted of any criminal offence which would exclude you from holding this position, and that you continue to maintain a clean criminal record during employment.

How To Apply

If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us.

 

The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require a specific accommodation (i.e. virtual interview, closed captioning) so that arrangements can be made.

 

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by quoting #2026-11 by September 4, 2026. While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.