Indigenous Network Manager

Position: Indigenous Network Manager (Permanent, Full-Time)
Employment Details

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work:  37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week

Location:

Our office is located at 340 Gerrard St.

E., Toronto, Ontario. The position can be based anywhere in Canada with flexible, hybrid, or remote work arrangements available.

Reports to:

Director, Knowledge Exchange
Hiring Range:  $74,000 - $79,000 per annum
Job Posting Closing Date:  June 29, 2026
Eligibility for this Opportunity  In line with our commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous leadership, and equitable representation, this position is intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates. Candidates will be invited to voluntarily self-identify during the recruitment process. Additional information related to eligibility may be requested as part of the hiring process.
Opportunity  The Indigenous Network Manager is a relational leader and facilitator who practices cultural humility and shared leadership. They design conversations and resources that support collaboration and shared learning across organizations. They are a thoughtful, creative, passionate individual excited to share cultural and personal perspectives, and enjoy creating space for others to share their stories.
This role is a key member of a supportive team that creates a space where all voices are heard. The manager works within Right To Food’s Programs Department, coordinating the activities of the Indigenous Network and contributing to content development, facilitation, and partner support within the broader Good Food Organizations program—a network of over 450 Good Food Organizations and Community Food Centres.
Duties and Responsibilities   Coordinate Indigenous Network activities, including designing virtual and in-person learning and knowledge exchange, identifying speakers, facilitating conversations, and capturing and reporting back on stories and content.
Develop Indigenous-focused program profiles and resources to share on our dedicated online space for Good Food Organizations and Community Food Centre staff.
Coordinate evaluation of network activities in consultation with network members and advise Right To Food on opportunities to strengthen and advance the Indigenous Network activities.
Coordinate evaluation of network activities using methods and frameworks that explicitly center Indigenous communities’ priorities and ways of knowing in collaboration with Right To Food’s Research and Evaluation team.
Collaborate with Right To Food Knowledge Exchange staff to design and implement engaging, content-rich online training, short courses, and webinars for our Community Food Centre and Good Food Organization partners.
Support training, facilitation, and partner engagement with Right To Food’s 18 Community Food Centre partners.
Support grant-making processes, grantee stewardship, and convening for Right To Food granting programs dedicated to and/or prioritizing Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving food programming.
Plan, research, and write or create concise and compelling learning resources (e.g., blogs/articles, program profiles) that profile promising programs/practices and leaders within the community food security sector.
Align with Right To Food values and contribute to the evolution of our culture, fostering a work environment grounded in Relationship, Integrity, Courage, and Equity.
Qualifications (Experience, Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

)   Experience working in Indigenous community-based programming or networks.
First-hand knowledge of the protocols and procedures to develop relationships with Indigenous Elders, leaders, and knowledge keepers.
Understanding of poverty, health, and Indigenous and Northern issues as they relate to food security.
Experience in facilitating community-based/non-profit organizations in online meetings and in-person gatherings.
Demonstrated experience with developing training and learning resources in a variety of media (print, video, web resources; virtual and in-person training) using adult education principles.
Knowledge of a range of community-based food programs.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Identifies as a member of an Indigenous community…