Executive Minister Indigenous Ministries and Justice Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Management

The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours/week). This position represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.

Indigenous Ministries and Justice works with the National Indigenous Council (NIC) and Indigenous communities of faith across The United Church of Canada. In line with the norm, principles, and standards set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s Calls to Action, Indigenous Ministries and Justice supports the whole United Church as it strives to animate the Calls to Action and Calls to the Church.

This work is done by building on the capacity, already present, in areas of spiritual healing, leadership and youth development, stewardship, and justice and reconciliation.

Position Purpose

The Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice, serves in a sacred leadership role within the national life of The United Church of Canada. As part of the Staff Leadership group, this position ensures that Indigenous voices, wisdom, and priorities are meaningfully woven into the whole life of the Church even as it helps to enable the self-governing Indigenous church within The United Church of Canada.

Grounded in respect, right relations, and the Calls to the Church, the church’s commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the formation of a self-governing Indigenous church, this role nurtures a culture of collaboration, reciprocity, and accountability. The Executive Minister walks alongside Indigenous communities, Elders, and leadership to support self-determination, healing, reconciliation and justice.

This role supports the National Indigenous Elders Council (NIEC) and the National Indigenous Council (NIC), in implementing its vision and priorities, and providing leadership to the Indigenous Ministries and Justice Circle in ways that honour Indigenous governance, wisdom, spirituality, and community.

Relational Accountability and Governance: The Executive Minister has dual accountabilities both to the General Secretary and to the National Indigenous Council, recognizing the importance of Indigenous leadership and authority within the Church. This role is rooted in relationship - with the National Indigenous Council, National Indigenous Elders Council, Indigenous communities of faith, urban and other off-reserve Indigenous church members, regional councils, and Indigenous theological schools.

The Executive Minister actively participates in the Staff Leadership Circle, bringing Indigenous perspectives to shared decision-making spaces.

Primary areas of responsibility:

Relational and Accountable Leadership:
Lead with humility, respect, and right relations while fostering a collaborative, culturally grounded team environment. Ensure the National Indigenous Council’s priorities guide the work, honour the gifts and lived experiences of others, support shared decision-making, and model faithful stewardship of people, resources, and relationships.

Stewardship of Indigenous Ministries and Justice Work:
Support and implement the vision, direction, and priorities of the National Indigenous Council. Help Indigenous church leadership discern future direction, develop governance structures and policies with the NIC and NIEC, communicate NIO and NIEC plans and activities, and lead justice initiatives related to reconciliation, healing, and systemic inequities. Coordinate General Council work so it is collaborative, aligned with Indigenous priorities, and supportive of gatherings and networks that build right relations across the Church.

People and Community Leadership:
Mentor and support staff growth, learning, and well‑being while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and purpose‑driven workplace. Address challenges with care and integrity, support staff in living the Indigenous Church’s vision and Calls to the Church, ensure relationship‑centred performance management, and work with Human Resources on culturally respectful and…