About Food Banks Canada 

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry. 

In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.  

Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country. 

About the Role

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships (Bilingual) plays a key role in planning and executing initiatives for partnership with stakeholders and donors, and leadership development. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnerships, you'll lead strategic efforts to cultivate and steward high-impact relationships, drive sponsorships, and support collaborative initiatives that elevate our national mission. Working closely with the VP and Director of Partnerships, you’ll help manage complex, multi-layered partnerships, contribute to organizational growth, and ensure our message resonates with key audiences. If you thrive on strategic thinking, communication, and meaningful engagement, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in communities across Canada.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work within a collaborative framework to broker strategic relationships and corporate partnership opportunities that raise funds and food to benefit the food bank network
• Conduct business in both official languages of Canada (English/French), both oral and written, and effectively communicate with corporate partners in the primary business  language used by the partner
•  Build corporate relationship loyalty through meticulous service, support, and creative problem solving 
• Implement annual corporate development plans to deepen partner relationships and meet budget targets (cause related marketing, corporate sponsorships, employee engagement, POS, etc.)
• Manage a portfolio of partners leveraging “Moves Management” phases and stewardship activities to secure new, and grow current, corporate partnerships to meet or exceed annual revenue and food targets 
• Evaluate partnership success and identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate on preparation and presentation of year-end review and impact documents
• Work collaboratively with the Development team to identify, cultivate prospects, develop pitch decks, and conduct donor analysis

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 4 years of related professional experience with a proven track record of success in corporate development, fundraising, and/or sponsorships.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Exceptional skills in networking, relationship building, and ability to manage donors through full “Moves Management” cycle
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively present to diverse groups of people
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience using a CRM database
• Strong project coordination and issue management skills 

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
• This position is remote and may be located anywhere in Canada
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required.

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.