The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is excited to announce the relaunch of our provincial hubs, reinforcing our commitment to grassroots engagement and community-driven advocacy across Canada. As we expand our impact, we are seeking dedicated leaders to take on key roles within our hubs. These positions are essential in fostering community connections, advancing advocacy efforts, and ensuring that Black Canadians across the country have strong, localized representation within FBC.
Our provincial hubs serve as regional extensions of the Federation of Black Canadians, providing platforms for community engagement, leadership development, and advocacy. Each hub aligns with national priorities while addressing the unique needs of their respective regions. This relaunch presents a vital opportunity for passionate individuals to make a tangible impact in their communities while contributing to a national movement for Black empowerment and equity. Our first set of Hubs plan to launch in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Available Positions
Membership & Volunteer Engagement Lead
Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Engagement: Lead the recruitment of new members and volunteers for the FBC as a whole and respective hubs.
- Retention & Engagement: Develop strategies to keep members engaged and active in the hub’s activities, and community efforts.
- Communication: Serve as the primary contact for volunteer members, keeping them informed about upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and key initiatives. (Kee our people and culture up to date with volunteer initiatives).
- Volunteer Coordination: Assist people and culture in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers for the hub’s events and initiatives.
Community Engagement & Events Lead
Responsibilities:
- Community Outreach: Develop and implement strategies for engaging the local Black community in FBC’s initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts.
- Event Planning & Coordination: Organize community events, meetings, workshops, and forums to raise awareness of local and national issues impacting Black Canadians.
- Partnership Building: Collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and leaders to co-host or support events that align with FBC’s goals.
- Feedback & Impact Measurement: Collect feedback from community members after events to assess impact and continuously improve event strategies.
Governance Relations Lead
Responsibilities:
- Liaison Role: Serve as the primary point of contact between the hub and FBC National’s Governance Relations team.
- Relationship Building: Foster and maintain relationships with key local stakeholders, including MPs, government officials, community leaders, and other organizations.
- Advocacy Support: Assist in coordinating advocacy efforts at the local level, ensuring alignment with national FBC priorities and policies.
- Reporting & Transparency: Ensure the hub maintains regular reporting on governance activities, decisions, and alignment with national policies and practices.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of governance structures and policy development.
- Experience in government relations, lobbying, or public administration.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in dealing with external stakeholders.
- Ability to navigate complex relationships with different community and political groups.
Research Lead
Responsibilities:
- Data Collection & Analysis: Conduct research on issues affecting Black Canadians at the local and national levels, providing valuable insights to inform advocacy and community engagement.
- Policy Analysis: Research policies, legislation, and government initiatives that impact Black communities and provide regular reports to the leadership team.
- Resource Development: Create resources, fact sheets, and reports based on research findings to help guide the hub’s decision-making and public campaigns.
- Collaboration with Other Hubs: Share research findings with other hubs to foster cross-regional knowledge exchange and promote data-driven advocacy efforts.
- Monitoring Trends: Stay informed on emerging issues, policies, and events that affect Black Canadians and provide timely updates to the hub.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights.
- Experience with data analysis and research methodologies.
- Familiarity with issues impacting Black Canadians and experience working in the non-profit or advocacy sectors is an asset.
Hub Chair
Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Oversight: Serve as the leader of the hub, overseeing the hub’s overall activities and ensuring alignment with FBC National’s vision, mission, and values.
- Strategic Planning: Work with the leadership team to set the strategic direction of the hub, ensuring that goals are clear and measurable.
- Meeting Facilitation: Lead and facilitate regular hub meetings, ensuring that they are productive and inclusive, and that all voices are heard.
- Internal Communication: Ensure effective internal communication between leadership members, hub members, and FBC National.
- External Representation: Represent the hub at provincial and national FBC meetings, conferences, and other relevant events. Serve as the public face of the hub within the local community.
- Decision-Making: Ensure effective decision-making processes, fostering consensus and collaboration across the leadership team.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven leadership skills and experience in managing teams or organizations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire others, creating a positive and inclusive culture within the hub.
- Experience in community organizing, non-profit management, or public relations is an asset.
- Ability to navigate complex situations, make sound decisions, and act as a problem-solver.
Why Join a FBC Hub?
By joining an FBC provincial hub, you become part of a powerful movement that empowers Black Canadians through advocacy, community programming, and policy engagement. As a hub leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping initiatives that address both national and local priorities, ensuring that our communities thrive and remain well-represented in decision-making spaces.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about community leadership, advocacy, and making a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply for one of these hub leadership positions. Submit your application here.
Join us in building a stronger, more engaged, and empowered Black Canadian community. Apply today!