Join Our Team!
Are you interested in joining our organization? Bring your skills, experience, and passion to the NCIAF. We are focused on reigniting the involvement of Indigenous communities and Peoples in agriculture and agribusiness, reclaiming food security, sovereignty, and contributing to feeding the world.
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our organization. If you are passionate and driven, we would love to hear from you. If we do not have current positions posted and you think you , please complete our recruitment survey here.
Current Opportunities
Capacity Development Specialist - Regina, SK
The National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Capacity
Development Specialist to help our organization to activate a community of partners focused on reigniting the role of
Indigenous peoples in agriculture and food, through knowledge sharing and supporting business creation, while honoring
First Peoples, their lands, and Mother Earth. This role will play an important role in supporting our three strategic pillars:• Advancing reconciliation and building bridges between Indigenous communities, Peoples and other agriculture
and food industry stakeholders and creating a national vision for Indigenous agriculture;
• Support the development of Indigenous agriculture and food businesses; and
• Build Indigenous capacity for agriculture through awareness of opportunities, knowledge exchange, and
education and skills development.
The NCIAF is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization operating on core values of collaboration, communication,
innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusivity, effective planning and execution, visionary thinking, and respect for Indigenous values, protocols, and ways of doing. The NCIAF aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, is heard and respected. Empathy is an important part of this, and the organization strives to be a leading voice in Indigenous agriculture while also expanding the conversation to a broader audience. Ultimately, the goal is to get Indigenous agriculture on the agenda and create a sustainable future for Indigenous communities and the broader food system.
For more information on the NCIAF, please visit www.nciaf.ca.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain valued relationships with Indigenous clients and communities to advance and execute their goals towards food sovereignty.
• Lead the development and delivery of the NCIAF programming, the National Indigenous Agriculture Programs, through collaboration with the Advisory Circle.
• Monitor program progress and performance, and manage program applications, including support for
submissions.
• Look for opportunities to address barriers and gaps within the ecosystem through innovation and collaboration to create new programs, training opportunities, and/or events with stakeholder groups.
• Support the delivery of effective and valuable programs and events.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, or agriculture (preferred).
• Proven leader with strong problem solving and analytical skills and tenacity to navigate ambiguity and persevere through challenges.
• Confident communicator able to uncover needs and deliver solutions that are in the best interest of the client.
• Genuine desire to support Indigenous communities, Peoples, and rights holders to land journey to self sufficiency.
• Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous businesses, community members, governments and organizations.
• Extensive experience and understanding of program management and the Canadian agricultural Industry.
• Positive attitude, self-starter, and team player who is detail oriented with strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
If you believe you can make a strong contribution to the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food as the
Capacity Development Specialist, please submit your resume in confidence to kate@nciaf.ca or click HERE to apply online.
Executive Assistant - Regina, SK
The National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is seeking highly organized and adaptable Executive
Assistant to provide administrative support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. This role is critical to ensuring the
smooth operation of the NCIAF’s work to activate a community of partners focused on reigniting the role of Indigenous
peoples in agriculture and food, through knowledge sharing and supporting business creation, while honoring First Peoples, their lands, and Mother Earth.
This role will play an important role in supporting our three strategic pillars:
• Advancing reconciliation and building bridges between Indigenous communities, Peoples and other agriculture
and food industry stakeholders and creating a national vision for Indigenous agriculture;
• Support the development of Indigenous agriculture and food businesses; and
• Build Indigenous capacity for agriculture through awareness of opportunities, knowledge exchange, and education
and skills development.
The NCIAF is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization operating on core values of collaboration, communication,
innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusivity, effective planning and execution, visionary thinking, and respect for Indigenous
values, protocols, and ways of doing. The NCIAF aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone,
Indigenous and non-Indigenous, is heard and respected. Empathy is an important part of this, and the organization strives to be a leading voice in Indigenous agriculture while also expanding the conversation to a broader audience. Ultimately, the goal is to get Indigenous agriculture on the agenda and create a sustainable future for Indigenous communities and the broader food system.
For more information on the NCIAF, please visit www.nciaf.ca
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the first point of contact for the organization by responding to phone calls, emails, and visitor
inquiries.
• Manage scheduling, travel, and calendar coordination for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide professional administrative support, including correspondence preparation, meeting coordination,
event logistics, and document management.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping duties, employee expense claims, and liaising with NCIAF’s third-party
accounting provider.
• Take minutes at Board and confidential meetings, maintain filing systems, and uphold a high standard of
confidentiality.
• Help manage internal administrative systems and support the administrative needs of the Board of
Directors.
• Act as a cultural ambassador and support a positive, respectful, and organized workplace culture.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative role.
• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in office administration or a related field (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, CRM systems, HubSpot, and other administrative tools.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and administrative bookkeeping.
• Understanding of Indigenous communities, governance, and values is a strong asset.
If you believe you can make a strong contribution to the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food as the
Executive Assistant, please submit your resume in confidence to chris@nciaf.ca or or click HERE to apply online.