Job Title:

Sector Lead

Reporting to:

Managing Director

Location:

Remote; travel may be required

Employment Type:

Full-time, permanent

Compensation Range:

$81,000-$108,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience. Eligible for benefits after probation period.

Work hours/days:

full-time 37.5h/week, Mon-Fri

Estimated Start Date:

September 30, 2025

About SI Canada

Social Innovation Canada is a national organization working to address complex challenges and create transformational change. 

At SI Canada, we believe the application of social innovation approaches is essential to tackling problems that no sector or solo entrepreneur can solve alone. Social innovation is made possible by the contribution of diverse teams and the inclusion of ideas and actions from those most impacted by the challenges we face. 

About the Role

SI Canada’s Sector Lead will build the capacity and coherence of the social innovation sector by creating connections, advancing practice, and producing opportunities for learning. This role requires a blend of leadership and expertise, project management, creative engagement, and the ability to foster positive, collaborative relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Ecosystem Engagement - 50%

• (Co-)Design, steward and facilitate communities of practice and learning circles within and across sectors
• Develop, host and represent SI Canada at learning events, webinars and in-person convenings.
• Contribute to the organization's content strategy, producing written pieces and sharing insights, resources, and opportunities in the sector
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, approaches, and thinking in social innovation
• Foster inclusive and equitable communications and engagement opportunities
• Identify, connect and nurture relationships with key interest holders in the social innovation ecosystem

Project development, design and delivery - 40%

• Project development and management - develop, manage and execute program activities and completion of deliverables on-time and on-budget, with the support of the operations team and project staff
• Partnerships and stakeholder engagement  -  ensure team members, stakeholders and funders are informed and engaged
• Facilitation - facilitate convenings and learning sessions as appropriate
• Knowledge mobilization - create consistent messaging and high quality sharable content for the project and beyond
• Evaluation and learning - responsible for embedding program evaluation strategies in project activities, and distilling and sharing learnings for continuous improvement

Organisational learning and development - 10%

• When required, act as subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership during strategic planning, business development, research, current program or business performance review
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to organisational learning and development
• Contribute to the development of the operational plan

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in network development, program development, and/or knowledge mobilization strategies

• Knowledge of social innovation practice and approaches, theories and concepts including systems thinking, human-centred design, mapping, prototyping, facilitation, and evaluation is an asset

• Demonstrated ability to steward strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including government agencies and ministries, community organizations, academics, social innovation practitioners, non-profits and corporations

• Proven track record in managing and delivering client-facing programs and projects at a high level

• Gifted communicator, presenter and writer with the ability to distill complex concepts into plain language for diverse audiences

• Competency in equitable and trauma-informed approaches to facilitation and stakeholder engagement

  is an asset

• Fluency in French and/or other languages is an asset

Attributes

• Passion for social change and innovation.
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of adaptability and flexibility.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive time off policy, providing generous vacation, sick leave, and personal time to support work-life balance

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

Please let us know of any specific requirements needed before your interviews – we will be happy to work with you on any accommodation requests. 

Social Innovation Canada is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people, regardless of ability, age, body size, cultural background, education, ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, language, marital status, nationality, physical appearance, political affiliations, perspective, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality, status as a parent, socioeconomic status, or other such considerations and intersectionalities therein, feel valued, respected, and that they belong. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, attributes, and perspectives. 

We recognize international experience and strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply! 

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until August 17th

. Please click the “I’m interested” button to submit your full application including your resume and cover letter as soon as you are interested. 

The hiring process will likely include initial screening and panel interviews, and may include a round of short written tasks or ‘homework’. 

Communication

We know how difficult applying for jobs can be so we try, to the best of our ability, to inform candidates of our decisions in a timely manner. Bear with us as this may take a few weeks depending on the position! 

We communicate with applicants using our HR software system – sometimes emails get lost. Be sure to check your SPAM folder regularly after applying. 

For more information about Social Innovation Canada, visit our website: sicanada.org

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