Your Passion Begins Here
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada values its team of committed, diverse and passionate people. Our staff are made up of a vibrant and motivated mix of individuals found across Canada and with the help of technology, collaboration, trust, and support, it feels as though we’re working side by side.
Work Environment and Benefits
Health and wellbeing are of utmost importance and is part of our culture. We are committed to creating a beneficial working environment for all staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize and celebrate that every individual is different and should feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work.
Our broad range of benefits, healthcare coverage, development opportunities and generous holiday allowance, ensure you receive rewards that go beyond your base salary.
From the way we value our people, to the work we do, the Award brings together multiple perspectives and world views to form our unique organizational culture.
Our Values
Collaborative
Working with colleagues, sharing, communicating and working together to solve issues
Transformational
Ideas, solutions and work choices focus on the “whole system”, considering a wide range of factors and new solutions
Proactive
Implemented work is planned, aligned with strategy, forward looking and clearly targeted
Inclusive
We value diversity and work hard to include the widest groups of people in our internal and external activities
Learning
We recognize that we can to learn from others, we invest in our own learning and help others to learn and improve through feedback and support
Current Opportunities
What the Team Thinks...
Victoria Wright
Participating in the Award allowed me to pursue my passions and develop into a well-rounded individual. Now, as an Award Specialist, I enjoy being able to give back to this organization by mentoring youth and helping them realize their infinite potential.
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Melissa Neilson
It feels great knowing your work has such a profound impact on the lives of young people.
Rémi Straus
I work here to provide opportunities for every young person to experience their own positive transformations, paying forward my Silver and Gold Award experiences that still impact my life today.
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Sasha Ramlall
I love working for the Award because everyday is different from the last. I’m always learning something new and I’ve never felt like the best version of myself than I do here.
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Volunteer With Us
Thank you for your interest in volunteering as an adult with the Award in Canada. Getting involved with the Award as an adult allows you to give back to your community and beyond as part of an internationally recognized youth development platform. With positive and dedicated adult volunteers, we can reach young people in all corners of our country to help them discover their passion, purpose and place in the world.
- Expand the Award family by creating an Award Centre
- Become a mentor by becoming an Award Leader
- Invest in the Award
- Advocate for the Award
- Join the Award Holder Network
