Mission-Driven CEO — Lead National Food Justice Network

Indigenous professionals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Right To Food in Canada is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a national network of community food centers and partners. The CEO will advance equity, poverty reduction, and policy impact while guiding fundraising, governance, and organizational strategy across a multi‑site operation.

The role requires a strong storyteller and fundraiser, with experience guiding major donor relationships, building sustainable systems, and collaborating with the Board to shape a bold, national strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Proven ability to secure major gifts and grants.
• Track record guiding organizations through leadership transitions.
• Strong equity, community focus and systemic-change approach.
• Excellent storytelling and public advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Vision and strategy: set long‑term direction with the board and leadership team.
• Fundraising and relations: shape engagement with donors, foundations and funders.
• Organizational sustainability: ensure financial and operational resilience.
• Governance: partner with the board to drive governance and strategy.
• Programmatic impact: align programs with mission and policy influence.
• Public leadership: serve as the organization’s chief public voice.

Skills

Relational intelligence

Public storytelling

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Operational leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Right To Food in Canada is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a national network of community food centers and partners. The CEO will advance equity, poverty reduction, and policy impact while guiding fundraising, governance, and organizational strategy across a multi‑site operation.

The role requires a strong storyteller and fundraiser, with experience guiding major donor relationships, building sustainable systems, and collaborating with the Board to shape a bold, national strategy.