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The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University is hiring for a Leadership Development Facilitator to work at the intersection of education and democracy policy and leadership development. 

The new team member will be involved in launching Screen Break, an exciting new project to bring our work in responsible technology to schools, educators, policymakers, parents, and students across Canada. 

Working at the Dais and at TMU

At the Dais, we’re working to build more shared prosperity and citizenship for Canada. We do this through applied policy research, far-reaching leadership development programs, and open-minded and -hearted gatherings.

We work on public policies in the fields of:

• innovation+technology

• education+skills

• democracy+trust  

As a team, we value truth, curiosity, hope, belonging, courage, and care. Learn more about other Daisies here. And apply to join a team of motivated people from all backgrounds working for a better Canada. 

Working at Toronto Metropolitan University comes with additional benefits, such as:

• A position based at the vibrant TMU campus in the heart of downtown Toronto

• A mid-year break in December with two weeks of paid time off, in addition to your annual vacation (three weeks, prorated per month)

• Comprehensive group benefits, including health (physiotherapy, chiropractor, massage, therapy, and more), dental, and employee and family assistance programs after four months of employment

• Waived TMU tuition fees for academic courses after four months of employment

About the role:

Leadership Development Facilitator

Salary: $73,000 - 77,000 per annum with benefits

Position Type: Contract - 6 month maternity leave cover

Date: November 2024 to April 2025

Reports to: Director of Leadership Development

Location: Hybrid. Required on campus at the Dais (20 Dundas St. West) at least one day a week. Additional in-office days, in-person event attendance and meetings may be required. Candidates located outside of Toronto are welcome to apply.

A major part of this role will be working on a special project focused on Canadian youth and their relationship with technology. The Leadership Development Facilitator will be responsible for building the project’s supporter strategy from creating a coalition of education professionals and institutions to recruiting and training youth leaders to champion tech-focused policy changes. 

In addition, the Leadership Development Facilitator will be a valued member of the leadership development team and the Dais team. They will play a coordination role across the Dais Learning portfolio. Dais Learning programs are designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to better understand how to influence policy change in Canada, and to act on current and emergent issues facing Canadians.

The Leadership Development Facilitator will be responsible for managing the planning and logistics of new and existing Dais Learning programs to ensure we continue to offer high-quality learning experiences to a wide range of Canadians interested in increasing their public policy literacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain organizational relationships, including with community partners and industry experts

• Identify, train, and mentor youth leaders to support the Dais’ public policy work

• Co-create and manage project timelines using project management tools, ensuring smooth planning and execution

• Oversee Dais Learning course logistics, including learner registration, payment tracking, and platform setup across a number of programs for diverse learners, including microcredentials and masterclasses

• Facilitate and teach course content of the Leading Through Policy Change microcredential, connecting with guest speakers, and managing assessments

• Lead evaluation and feedback processes to enhance Dais Learning program quality and learner experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design, delivery and evaluation of programs

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to create clear project management timelines and meet deadlines

• Proven experience in relationship building and outreach

• Strong facilitation skills, with experience working with both youth and adults

• Expertise in influencing public policy, advocacy, and community building

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to foster inclusive learning environments that respect equity and diversity principles

• Instructional design or formal teaching experience would be helpful but not required

• Experience managing networks or coalitions would be helpful but not required