Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Program Manager

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) was created in 1996 to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada. The CRRF's mandate is to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing, and application of knowledge and expertise to eliminate racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.

The Program Manager coordinates the CRRF's projects, events, initiatives, and programs, under the direction and oversight of the Director of Programs and Outreach.

Position Summary : Job title :

Program Manager

Job classification : Unionized

Employment Status :

One-year fulltime salaried contract

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Ability to travel and attend weekends, early morning and evening meetings required

Work location :

Hybrid working setting but may return to work on site as required.

Salary :

$81,177-$100,772 per annum . CRRF is a unionized workplace and the position, and its salary are subject to a Collective Agreement.

CRRF offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes three weeks of vacation, two Personal Floating Days, sick days and 4% of annual income towards RRSP plan, and life, disability, medical and dental care insurance.

Probationary Period :

120 days

Responsibilities :

Strategic Program Design :

• Under the guidance and oversight of the Director of Programs and Outreach, design 15+ national, regional, and local events, initiatives, and programs that align with the CRRF's mandate and strategic priorities.
• Conduct research to support program ideation, including policy initiatives aligned with programming, scans of complimentary and comparable initiatives, potential speakers and partners, audience mapping, trauma-informed practices, and more.
• Organize brainstorming sessions and liaise with other CRRF departments to gather input on program design.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies and integrate contingencies in the program plan to ensure smooth delivery of programs.
• Develop program concepts and briefing notes, and brief the Director, Executive team, and the CEO to ensure program approval.
• Identify, build, and strengthen relationships with program partners and collaborators, including government departments (federal, provincial, and municipal), other crown corporations, charities and nonprofits, community leaders, and grassroots initiatives.
• Liaise with consultants to gain strategic advice on program design and report back to the team.

Program Coordination and Logistics Management :

Outreach Support :

Other :

Qualifications :

To Apply :

Please apply using the link by January 19, 2026.

Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application process.

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, education, and three professional references from your previous supervisor and coworkers will be requested if you are considered for the position.

Interviews will be held via Zoom. While all applications are appreciated and will be handled in the strictest confidence, only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. CRRF may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

CRRF values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and cross-cultural sensitivity. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodation in your application.