TrueCity Network Developer

Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Reports to: Chair of TrueCity Leadership Team (LT); the Great Commission Foundation (GCF)

Start Date: July 2025 (Anticipated)

ABOUT:

TrueCity is a network of Hamilton churches that partner together to embody the Gospel in our neighbourhoods and across the city. Together through prayer, encouragement, and collaboration, we seek to see the Kingdom of God made visible for the good of the city. Organizationally, TrueCity exists as a supported project of the Great Commission Foundation. This person will succeed our current Network Director, who has served faithfully in this role since TrueCity began in 2004.

JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:

The focus of the Network Director (ND) is to grow and strengthen the TrueCity network by collaborating with Hamilton’s churches, laypeople, clergy, and charities. The ND will ensure that our mission drives all that we do or plan to do, and that all we do or plan to do supports our mission.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires (a) agreement with TrueCity’s Partnership Agreement, (b) commitment to collaboration according to our Terms of Reference, and (c) agreement with the Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct of the Great Commission Foundation.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

•  LEADERSHIP: By their apostolic leadership, the ND embodies and promotes the values of TrueCity. They confidently make difficult, proactive decisions and manage the risks. This person is a self-starter, able to turn vision into goals, goals into strategies, and discern how best to move into new situations independently. They deal comfortably with the unexpected or critical, embrace projects requiring high trust and responsibility, and do not require constant supervision, direction, or input. They inspire, motivate, and lead others to better performance.

• FOSTERING TEAMWORK: The ND works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve conflicts, and make decisions that enhance our effectiveness. S/he establishes and maintains positive working relationships with individuals, churches, and charities, and they work harmoniously to get the job done. As the public face of the Network, the ND will have a centre-set posture on secondary theological matters, and will not publicly undermine nor cause to be undermined the mission, values, or theological distinctives of the Network.

• INTEGRITY: The ND maintains high ethical standards in his/her life and work, owing to an acute sense of God's standards and grace. S/he is dependable to get work done on time, and with excellence. The ND is active in his/her own congregation where s/he is known for being above reproach in his/her speech and actions.  

• COMMUNICATION: The ND writes and speaks effectively for his/her audience and purpose. S/he listens carefully, states opinions and problems with clarity, seeks input and feedback, asks good questions, and freely offers encouragement / correction / clarification. 

• FUNDRAISING: The ND will generate financial support for TrueCity by seeking out new funding sources while maintaining current ones. Successful fundraising will allow this position to be increased from part- to full-time, and for the ND’s salary to increase accordingly.

• CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: The ND is adept at resolving conflicts between churches or their leaders. S/he is a natural peacemaker and mediator, seeking the best outcome for all involved.    

• PLANNING/GOAL-SETTING: The ND sets goals and makes strategic plans for achieving them, allocating sufficient time and resources. S/he evaluates the process and results of the Network’s strategies, and can suggest and implement necessary improvements.

• STEWARDSHIP: The ND role involves a great deal of autonomy; s/he can be trusted to make strategic, Kingdom-focused decisions related to the Network’s resources (e.g., funds), assets (e.g., technology), time, and most of all, relationships. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/SKILLS:

 Network Development:

• Maintain ongoing communication with local churches / pastors to offer support and facilitate opportunities for greater collaboration and partnership.

• Convene and resource church leaders who are discerning their own missional objectives; promote collaboration across the Network within specific arenas of mission.

• Make connections between leaders, congregations, and non-profits.

• As TrueCity’s spokesperson, give presentations to churches, boards, etc., in order to increase partnership in the Network and reinforce the Gospel.

Network Leadership:

• With the Leadership Team, set yearly goals and key dates for TrueCity’s operations.

• Oversee TrueCity staff (e.g. Network Facilitator) and volunteers (e.g. Conference Planning Team) by keeping them and their activities mission-focused. Provide assistance when and how needed.

• Notify the Leadership Team of new opportunities / situations within the city / churches to which we should pay attention, and collaborate on a response.

• Liaise regularly with the Leadership Team, the Chair, and others as needed to support the Network's goals and agenda.

Network Administration:

• Do the administrative work needed to facilitate and oversee TrueCity operations  (e.g., e-mail, phone calls, social media, etc.).

• Create an annual budget with the Leadership Team; track and account for income and expenses; submit expense reports and ensure others are reimbursed when necessary, and share financial updates with the Leadership Team on a regular basis.

• Maintain TrueCity’s relationship with GCF as liaison.

• Oversee fundraising initiatives; regularly communicate with donors, recruit new donors, and seek out new methods and sources of income (e.g. grants).

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• EDUCATION: The ideal candidate has completed graduate-level training in theology, Community Development, Business Management, or a similar field.

• KNOWLEDGE: The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of: (a) the culture and story of Hamilton, (b) theological and denominational distinctives between various Christian traditions; (c) theory and methodology of network Development; (d) governance models of churches and not-for-profits, and (e) Canadian charity laws and best practices.

• EXPERIENCE: This role requires not less than 5 years of previous leadership experience in a church and/or a church-adjacent Christian organization. 

COMPENSATION

• HOURS: 20–30 hours per week, with potential for growth to a full-time role.

• STARTING SALARY: $30,000–$40,000 per year.

• Health and Dental coverage included.

TO APPLY:

Please send your (a) cover letter, and (b) resumé / CV to apply@truecity.ca before March 31, 2026. Include not fewer than three references who can speak about specific, observed ministry leadership experience. 

All candidates whose training, experience and aptitudes meet the requirements for the job will be considered, subject to acceptance of the GCF statement of faith and code of conduct policy. TrueCity welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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