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We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system. Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics, but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work. We believe the Black community, low-income communities, and other equity-deserving groups must play a central role in defining food justice and its priorities. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity.

Note: If you do not meet all of the qualifications, but think this job is perfect for you, we encourage you to include any transferable skills and experiences in your application because we would still love to see your application.

If you feel you need accommodation during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hr@foodshare.net at your earliest convenience. You will also be briefed on FoodShare’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Black Creek Community Farm Lead (Interim) 

FoodShare acknowledges that the sacred land in which we operate is situated upon the  traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oh-sho-nee), the Anishinabeg  (Ah-nish-in-nah-beg), and the Mississaugas of the Credit. This territory is covered by the Dish  With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Anishinabeg and  Haudenosaunee allied nations to peaceably share and care for the lands around the Great  Lakes. FoodShare recognizes the many Nations of Indigenous People, who presently live on  this land, those who have spent time here and the ancestors who have hunted and gathered on  this land known as Turtle Island. 

FoodShare Toronto is one of Canada's leading food justice organizations, working alongside  communities to build equitable and sustainable food systems. For more than four decades,  FoodShare has advanced the belief that everyone has the right to nutritious, culturally  appropriate food through community programs, urban agriculture, education, advocacy, and  partnerships that address the root causes of food insecurity. As a community-driven program of  FoodShare Toronto, Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is an eight-acre urban farm in the  heart of Toronto's Jane and Finch community. As Toronto's largest urban farm, BCCF is both a  thriving agricultural space and a community hub, connecting healthy food, employment,  education, and environmental stewardship to strengthen local food systems and create  opportunities for the diverse communities which it serves. 

It is within this context that FoodShare Toronto invites nominations and applications for the  position of BCCF Lead (Interim). This eighteen-month parental leave contract offers an  exceptional opportunity to guide one of Canada's most respected urban agriculture  organizations through an important period of transition while advancing a vision rooted in food  justice, equity, sustainability, and community leadership. 

Reporting to FoodShare Toronto's Director of Programs, the BCCF Lead will provide strategic  and operational leadership across all aspects of the Farm's work. Working closely with the  Management Team, FoodShare leadership, community partners, funders, volunteers, and  residents, the successful candidate will ensure the continued delivery of high-impact programs  while maintaining organizational stability, advancing strategic priorities, and strengthening  relationships throughout the Jane and Finch community. The BCCF Lead will provide leadership  across strategic implementation, financial stewardship, communications, community  partnerships, and day-to-day operations. As the organization's primary ambassador, they will  nurture relationships with funders, government agencies, and community-focused organizations and individuals, while ensuring that BCCF's work continues to reflect its longstanding  commitment to food justice, anti-oppression, and community-centred leadership. 

Qualifications 

Among the qualifications being sought in candidates, the successful individual will bring a deep  commitment to food justice, equity, anti-racism, and community-centred leadership. While all  candidates are encouraged to apply and describe how they would contribute to BCCF's  continued success, the following credentials and experiences are viewed as strong indicators of  success in the role: A) Demonstrated leadership experience within a nonprofit, charitable, 

community-based, or mission-driven organization, including responsibility for strategic  implementation, organizational performance, financial stewardship, and operational leadership;  B) Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive workplace  culture, and successfully managing organizational change while balancing multiple priorities; C) A demonstrated understanding of food justice, anti-oppression, racial equity, and the  systemic barriers affecting diverse communities, together with the ability to build authentic  relationships within the Jane and Finch community or similarly diverse communities; D) A  proven ability to secure funding in one or more of the following areas; grants, foundations,  government, corporate partnerships, and / or donor engagement, while building strong  relationships with funders, community organizations, public agencies, and community partners; E) Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public representation skills,  complemented by strong organizational abilities and proficiency with common organizational  technologies, and; F) Experience in urban agriculture, community food systems, or  environmental sustainability, along with relevant lived experience. 

The salary range for this position is between $84,825 – $93,015 CAD per year. This posting  reflects an 18-month contract intended to provide leadership continuity during the incumbent’s  parental leave. The duration of this assignment aligns with organizational and operational  needs. 

How to Apply 

Embedding food justice in all FoodShare’s work includes training all staff and board members  on anti-racism and the ways oppression is manifested in our food system and food movement.  For more on how FoodShare is putting these values into action, read through their Combating  Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. 

FoodShare Toronto is partnering with BES Executive Search, a firm committed to ensuring that every search mandate engages a pluralistic and intersectional range of candidates. Applicants  are guided through what BES calls ‘The BES Experience’—a thoughtful, candidate-centred  process that meets candidates with support and care throughout the search process. All  interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking HERE.  

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), applicants living  with a disability will be provided with accommodation throughout the search process. Should  accommodations be required, please make Melissa Sumnauth aware by emailing  msumnauth@bessearch.com. 

BES is deeply grateful to all who express interest in this opportunity and recognize the time and  effort that goes into submitting an expression of interest. While only those most closely aligned  with the position requirements will be contacted for an interview, all applications are reviewed  with thoughtfulness and will receive correspondence from the firm as part of our commitment to  delivering a respectful and inclusive candidate experience. 

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