YCI's Consultant Roster
Canada-Based Consultants Only
Position Details
- Location: Must be based in Canada; preference for Toronto or GTHA; open to other locations in Canada depending on scope of work and level of experience.
- Term: Selected consultants will remain on the roster for a 2-year term.
- Compensation: Daily rate aligned with skills and experience.
How To Apply
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2025, 12pm ET
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or emails about the position can be accepted.
About Youth Challenge International (YCI)
Youth Challenge International (YCI) is accelerating youth innovation for good. Together with young leaders and innovators, we are creating a better future where people, planet, and profit can thrive. We are going all in on the bold ideas, skills, and ventures that will get us there. In over 30 countries, YCI has teamed up with young people and partner organizations to transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions; collectively, we learn fast, fail smart, and turn insights into action. We believe that a better world can – and will – be built by the next generation.
YCI envisions vibrant communities where young people actively shape brighter economic futures for themselves and future generations. Together, we co-design evidence-based, tailored models that accelerate youth entrepreneurship, innovation and future-ready skills to shape more equitable, resilient and sustainable economies.
About the Consultant Roster
YCI is building a roster of talented consultants based in Canada to collaborate on our growing portfolio of dynamic programs for young thinkers, doers and innovators. Selected consultants will be considered for future short-term or project-based assignments with YCI based on their expertise, alignment and availability. Selected consultants will remain on the roster for a 2-year term.
Areas of Expertise
Youth Challenge International invites qualified consultants to express their interest in apply to joining our Consultant Roster. Consultants must be based in Canada (with preference for those located in Toronto or GTHA) and have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Future skills development for youth: Consultants with expertise in areas such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, resilience, communication, leadership and socioemotional development for young people. Assignments may include curriculum design, coaching and facilitation.
- Youth entrepreneurship and innovation: Consultants with expertise in areas such as design thinking, human centered design, and business model development. Assignments may include program design, coaching and facilitation.
- Artificial Intelligence and emerging technology: Consultants with expertise in digital literacy for young people, ethical applications of emerging technology and AI for good. Assignments may include curriculum design, coaching and facilitation.
- Business development for NGOs: Consultants with expertise in resource mobilization. Assignments may include ecosystem and opportunity research, new program design, proposal development, grant writing and partnership building.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the areas listed above;
- Proven experience working in the youth sector;
- Previous consulting experience;
- Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French or another language is considered an asset;
- Availability and flexibility to be considered for projects over the next 2 years.
Compensation
YCI will provide competitive remuneration that aligns with skills and experience of the consultant.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 12pm ET
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or emails about the position can be accepted.
Application Submission: Click the button below to start your application.
YCI encourages applications from all backgrounds. To achieve our goals, we rely on the unique experiences and viewpoints of our staff, volunteers and partners. We understand that diverse perspectives are required for an inclusive culture to thrive - a culture that is respectful and welcoming to all. We are committed to creating a place of inclusion for employees, candidates, volunteers, partners and participants of all backgrounds, ages, religions, races, gender identities, physical abilities and sexual orientations.
YCI uses a people-focused approach to evaluating applicants. We do not utilize artificial intelligence during the recruitment process.
Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy
Youth Challenge International (YCI) commits to a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and considers any such acts a gross misconduct and grounds for dismissal. YCI recognizes the unequal power dynamics inherent in international development work and our responsibility to protect the human rights of the communities we serve and provide an environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all employees are required to sign and adhere to the PSEA Policy and Code of Conduct, at all times. All employees must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
