Indigenous Programs & Partnerships Strategy Lead (Remote)

Kinvia; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinvia is seeking a Strategic Advisor to assess current Indigenous programs and partnerships in Canada, deepen impact, and advance donor engagement. The role emphasizes Indigenous self-determination, cultural humility and collaboration with senior leadership and partners.

The position offers flexible engagement options, with a preference for full-time fixed-term work, and a strong emphasis on learning, capacity building and knowledge sharing across teams and donors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in program review, evaluation, strategy and organizational learning.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous food sovereignty, food systems transformation and Indigenous-led community development in Canada.
• Experience building respectful, reciprocal relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners and Indigenous-led organizations.
• Experience in donor relations, stewardship, grant writing, proposal development, reporting or fund development.
• Excellent analytical, systems-thinking, writing, facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess Kinvia's Indigenous programs and partnerships, outcomes and positioning to identify strengths, gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Oversee related operational priorities, work planning, coordination and follow-through, including supervision of staff.
• Conduct a landscape scan and map Indigenous organizations, communities, networks, funders, researchers and partners.
• Identify emerging priorities, policy and funding trends and collaboration opportunities.
• Advise on where Kinvia should lead, support, amplify or partner.
• Strengthen donor engagement by articulating Kinvia’s outcomes and funding needs.
• Contribute to proposals, reports and donor stewardship materials.
• Translate findings into practical guidance, tools and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building with Indigenous

Donor relations

Analytical thinking

Writing and communication

Facilitation

Job description

Kinvia is seeking a Strategic Advisor to assess current Indigenous programs and partnerships in Canada, deepen impact, and advance donor engagement. The role emphasizes Indigenous self-determination, cultural humility and collaboration with senior leadership and partners.

The position offers flexible engagement options, with a preference for full-time fixed-term work, and a strong emphasis on learning, capacity building and knowledge sharing across teams and donors.