Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity: MFCI Executive Director
Work Location: Remote in Manitoba
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed term Contract (evening and weekend as needed)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

About Us

The Manitoba FASD Coalition Inc. (MFCI) is a province-wide collaborative network of individuals and organizations committed to supporting prevention, education, research, and intervention activities in the area of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. We share ideas, information, resources, challenges and successes.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the MFCI Board, the Executive Director is MFCI’s presence in the wider FASD Community and will play a key role in coordinating education, advocacy, and partnership initiatives across Manitoba. The position requires working with diverse stakeholders and supporting those with lived and living experience of FASD, including caregivers and families.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network and relationship building 

  • Attend regional coalition and member meetings
  • Represent MFCI at FASD conferences and networks
  • Connect with provincial organizations
  • Suggest ideas for programs and events
  • Bring ideas back/reciprocal learning 

2.  Advocacy and government relations

  • Lead MFCI’s advocacy
  • Arrange meetings with Ministers and officials

3. Communications and awareness

  • Act as MFCI’s spokesperson and media contact

4. Lived experience and the advisory committee

  • Establish and support an advisory committee of adults with FASD.
  • Work to increase lived-experience participation.

5. Funding and funders

  • Build relationships with funders.
  • Write grant applications and proposals.

6. Board partnership, strategic planning and policies

  • Report to the Board.
  • Help the Board plan and carry out the strategic plan. 
  • Help the Board review, write and update MFCI’s policies. 

Requirements: 

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Executive Director or equivalent non-profit management
  • At least 2 years’ experience working with families and systems such as child welfare, health care, education, or mental health.
  • Experience working with volunteer Board of Directors or nonprofit organizations and governance best practices
  • Lives in Manitoba
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
  • Work from home setting with reliable internet access.
  • Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role.
  • Willing to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check

 Expectations:

  • Knowledge of FASD, harm reduction, trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar and Gmail) and Zoom.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Skilled in grant writing and nonprofit operations.
  • Understanding of Canadian Indigenous culture and a commitment to respectful, inclusive practice.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Fluency in English and French is a strong asset and will be given significant consideration.

Assets:

  • Preference given to individuals with lived/living experience with FASD or as a caregiver/supporter.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position to:

admin@fasdcoalition.ca Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.