Executive Director

The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society (TFSFGS)

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Starting Salary $70,000-$85,000 per year

The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society is a registered charity which operates the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank, Regular Hamper Program, Shopping Day Program, Christmas Hamper & Toy Program, School Support Program, and other programs and services from the Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre location. The Society provides assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Under the authority and guidance of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director works within the vision, mission, policies and procedures of the Society. The Executive Director provides exceptional management of operations, administration, strategic and financial plans, budget, assets, human resources, and community engagement. The Executive Director position is a full-time on-site position.

The Board of Directors is seeking an individual who is committed to the Fort Saskatchewan community and is passionate about addressing food insecurity. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a mindset of proactive strategic thinking, a focus on positive interpersonal relationships, the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and delegate effectively for optimal day-to-day operation of the Society.    

                                                 Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

•       Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent

•       We understand that talent and potential come from a variety of backgrounds. If you do not meet the exact education requirements but believe your

        combination of education, training, and/or experience equips you to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please share with us the ways

        in which your background qualifies you for this position.

Roles & Responsibilities

•       Operations/Administration Management

•       Fiscal Management

•       Philanthropy and Fund Development

•       Human Resource Management

•       Governance Engagement

•       Leadership

•       Team Development

•       Community Engagement

Desirable Experience/Qualifications/Skills/Attributes

•       Personal values aligned with the Society vision, mission and goals

•       Take initiative, plan ahead and influence future outcomes

•       Proven success in a leadership role

•       Proven management skills-administration, financial and human resources

•       Proven ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities

•       Experience with fund development

•       Experience in not-for-profit organizations, social sector or food bank industry is an asset

•       Experience in strategic and operational planning preferred

•       Progressive knowledge of technology

•       Exceptional communication, interpersonal & soft skills  

•       Strong time management skills

•       Proven ability to take initiative, problem solve and work independently

Additional Requirements

•       Must hold a valid Alberta driver (Operators) license – Class 5

•       Must hold current Standard First Aid, CPR + AED (will be required)

•       Trauma informed practice knowledge

•       Must hold and maintain a clean Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Record Check

•       Minimal travel required (eg. conferences, area food banks)

•       Flexible work schedule is needed, including some required evenings and weekends        

        (eg. Board Meetings and Society related Events)

                                                             How To Apply

In order to be considered for the Executive Director position with The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society, submit your cover letter and resume sent as an attachment only and by email only to . Please use a subject line. Direct all related inquiries to the same email address.   

To be considered for this position, you must submit a philosophical statement (maximum four pages single-line-spaced; 12-point Times New Roman font created in Word) sharing your personal thoughts on the topic of Addressing Food Insecurity through Ethical Leadership. We will not consider your candidacy without the submission of the philosophical statement at the time of application.

Closing date for acceptance of applications is end of day January 15, 2026.

*We thank everyone for your expression of interest; however, we will only contact those qualified for the next step in our process.  *Note that the successful candidate will be subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference check.  

The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, colour, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, nationality or national origin, ethnic origin, first language, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, family status, political belief, source of income or social condition.  We provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation.