Lead, Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening (Philanthropy)

TL;DR

Lead, Ecosystem Partnerships & Convening (Philanthropy): Building and stewarding trust-based partnerships with immigrant-led organizations and grassroots leaders to drive systems change. Focus on designing capacity-sharing strategies, facilitating multi-stakeholder convenings, and measuring partner readiness through inclusive, non-extractive frameworks.

Location: Must be based in Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia)

Compensation: CAD 102,000 - CAD 131,000

Company

hirify.global (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students through credential evaluation, policy shaping, and philanthropic funding.

What you will do

• Lead the development and maintenance of long-term, trust-based relationships with immigrant-led organizations and community coalitions.
• Co-author capacity-sharing and innovative convening strategies to translate organizational goals into clear delivery plans.
• Design and deliver modular learning offerings while setting quality standards for external consultants and team members.
• Develop and improve frameworks for measuring partner readiness to engage in systems change work.
• Manage staff and provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to direct reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community insights into broader organizational strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Social Justice, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in community partnerships or ecosystem building, preferably within the philanthropic sector.
• Proven leadership experience in setting success measures and translating strategy into execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams, fostering inclusion and high-quality outcomes.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience designing learning environments that prioritize community capability.
• Must be based in Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia).

Nice to have

• Experience navigating immigration systems in the US or Canada.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills (e.g., French/English).
• Experience managing budgets and working with geographically distributed partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven work with a global impact on immigrant and refugee communities.
• Flexible remote work options and generous time-off policies.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and focus on work-life harmony.
• Commitment to professional growth through training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture with employee-led resource groups and collaborative team events.