Sustainable Food Systems

Member: Next Generation / Emerging Leaders Advisory Council
Organization: Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C)
Location: virtual / remote – anywhere in Canada
Remuneration: possible honorarium (see below)

About SF4C

Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) is an innovation platform designed to ignite the next generation of agri-food innovators and establish Canada as a global leader in the sustainable agricultural revolution.

We have catalyzed a national network of top agri-food post-secondary institutes and organizations uniting diverse partners to deliver innovation programming across Canada. SF4C supports a growing ecosystem of private sector, Indigenous, newcomer, and community partners, working together to create inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready agri-food systems. SF4C’s core programs — Train (microcredentials), Collide (networking opportunities), and Mentor (mentor and leadership connection) — aim to empower learners, researchers, and innovators to shape a sustainable food future for Canada.

About the Council

The SF4C Next Generation / Emerging Leaders Advisory Council brings together high school and post-secondary students, adult learners, and emerging youth leaders from across Canada to provide meaningful input into SF4C’s programming and priorities. Note: Enrollment in an institution (high school or post-secondary) is not a requirement.

Committee members will:

• Advise on program content, design, and delivery for Train, Collide, and Mentor programs.
• Ensure Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded across all initiatives.
• Represent newcomer, racialized and other underrepresented communities across the agri-food sector, including farmers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
• Provide feedback to enhance the accessibility, cultural relevance, and impact of SF4C’s offerings.
• Help shape Canada’s agri-food innovation ecosystem through collaboration and youth leadership.

Eligibility: We invite applications from:

• People interested or with experience in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, innovation, policy or community engagement
• People in the age range of 16–35 years
• High school and post-secondary students
• Early-career professionals
• New farmers / entrepreneurs / innovators
• Applicants from newcomer, Indigenous, racialized, rural, or underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Individuals able to commit approximately 3–5 hours per quarter over a two year period to virtual meetings and committee activities.

Remuneration: Arrell Scholars at the University of Guelph are participating in the Advisory Council as a part of the terms and conditions of their scholarship. Non-scholars may qualify for an honoraria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Here is a link to the application form: apply here

Application deadline is March 20th, 2026. Please email Jeanna Rex at jeannar@uoguelph.ca for additional information or questions.

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