IPACC Project Manager

Tasks

• Lead the overall planning, budgets, timelines, and execution of IPACC events and projects, including the annual National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness Conference (NIPAW) and Let’s Move Canada.
• Manage event registrations, presenters, venues, suppliers, volunteers, and participant communications.
• Research funding opportunities, write proposals, prepare project budgets, submit complete applications, and track deadlines, commitments, and funder reports.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, partners, and funders while respecting community protocols.
• Manage day-to-day project correspondence, meeting arrangements, action items, shared files, expense tracking, and invoice organization.
• Write and edit emails, updates, and reports; maintain and update social media channels; and learn website design/CMS tools to maintain IPACC’s website and online resources.

Requirements

• This position is designated exclusively for Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) across Canada.
• 2+ years in project coordination, admin leadership, or program management.
• Proven success writing grant proposals, creating budgets, and reporting to funders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities remotely.
• Excellent written/verbal skills with confidence representing IPACC professionally.
• Proficient with office tools and social media; open to learning website CMS.
• Dedicated to Indigenous community wellness, sport, recreation, and traditional activities.
• Prior experience with event logistics or working with Indigenous organizations.

Schedule

• Full-Time (35 hours/week)
• Remote

Pay

• $50,000 / year (+ potential performance-based incentives)

Benefits

• supported travel expenses for required travel to the NIPAW conference

How to apply

• Email your cover letter and résumé.
• Use the subject line “IPACC Project Manager Application”.
• Application deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026.

Location

• Remote (Anywhere in Canada)