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Opportunities

Black Lives Matter–Canada is a non-profit political formation resolutely committed to the eradication of anti-Black racism. We are a transfeminist, queer affirming organization politically aligned with supporting Black liberation work across Canada. If you are interested in working with us, below you will find job opportunities available with our organization.


Now Hiring: Organizer

Black Lives Matter–Canada (BLMCA) is a platform upon which Black communities across Canada can actively dismantle all forms of anti-Black racism, liberate Blackness, support Black healing, affirm Black existence, and create freedom to love and self-determine. Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism was birthed by Black artists and activists who recognized the need for enduring community space to cultivate the grounds of Toronto’s diverse Black communities. BLMCA and Wildseed Centre are projects of M4BJ, a Black-led not-for-profit, charitable organisation. 

BLMCA primarily engages in serving the needs of Black communities. In order to effectively support these communities and provide opportunities for historically marginalized people, candidates who have lived experience will be strongly considered.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We will work with you to meet your access needs. Requests can be made at any phase of the recruitment process and should be emailed to opportunities@blacklivesmatter.ca if you require accommodations. 

We are currently seeking an Organizer, who will report to and be supervised by the Executive Director.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Chapter Support
  • Primary liaison supporting and resourcing official Canadian chapters of Black Lives Matter—Canada.
  • Support the onboarding of emerging chapters.
  • Assist and support in chapter recruitment.
  • Maintain regular communication with chapters through check-ins and training. 
  • Develop, coordinate and/or facilitate onboarding training available to new chapters.
  • Maintain clear contact records of chapters and their leadership.
  • Coordinate visioning sessions with new chapters.
Movement Building
  • Work with local chapter leadership to support and nurture a culture of radical Black resistance in Canada. 
  • Liaise with other local and national Black movements and organizing efforts.
  • Liaise with other fieldworkers to establish cross-regional collaboration, skills sharing, and solidarity work. 
  • Support the research pillar of Black Lives Matter–Canada.
  • Actively engage with international bodies working for Black liberation in other jurisdictions, including Brazil, Caribbean, the UK, the United States, on the continent, and in other regions as they arise.
Network Support
  • Liaise with emerging and established chapters to assess opportunities for support/collaboration.
  • Support the skills and resource development for grassroots Black organisers working within and alongside the BLMCA Network. 
  • Support democratic infrastructure of Black Lives Matter–Canada.
  • Strengthen the Network’s communications infrastructure.
Organizing & Campaign Development
  • Chair Communications & Research Committee.
  • Development and coordination of national strategy, as it pertains to federal policy/lobbying, governmental monitoring/research and law implementation.
  • Coalition-building with allied national organisations and movements, including Indigenous organisations, labour and student movements, and other Black-centric movements/organisations. 
  • Collaborate with the chapters and Communications Coordinator to develop effective communication strategies in support of organizing efforts, direct actions and/or events led by chapters, allied movements, and partners.
  • Strengthen rapid response protocols and best practices.
  • Triage media requests to chapter media representatives as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, 15-25 hours per week. 12-month contract with possibility of extension.

CONTRACT START: December 9, 2022. 90 day probationary period.

PAY: $30-$35 CAD. Paid biweekly. 

LOCATION: Dependent on the work: virtual, remote, or at Wildseed Centre. Wildseed is fully compliant with all municipal, provincial, and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Remote work is a possibility.

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If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to Black Lives Matter—Canada, apply by submitting your resume and one-page cover letter in a single PDF by Friday, November 25 at 11:59PM ET to:

To: Organizer Hiring Committee

Email: opportunities@blacklivesmatter.ca

Subject: Organizer Application

Note that we have extended our deadline. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.