Prospect Research Officer

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now Breakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is adding to our development team and we’re searching for an experienced professional for the role of Prospect Research Officer.

If you’re an analytical, proactive, and curious fundraising professional who would like to support donor prospecting across the country, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Proactively identify new prospects and rate prospects using internal information and leads, data mining, demographic searches etc.
• Using a broad spectrum of resources, research, organize, and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the organization
• Monitor and communicate news, events and issues that impact the Foundation’s fundraising strategies and the philanthropic environment
• Write prospect briefings to be used by fundraising staff
• Conduct annual portfolio reviews with members of the Development team, along with quarterly opportunity reviews
• Track all constituent relationship activity, profiles, research information and account management in the organization's CRM
• Lead the prospect clearance process

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 3–5 years of prospect or donor research experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
• Hands-on experience with prospect research tools and databases (e.g., Kindsight, CharityCAN, Grant Connect, SEDAR, SEDI)
• Advanced research and data-mining skills using multiple sources
• Excellent written communication skills for producing briefs, profiles, and reports
• Strong analytical ability to evaluate financial capacity, affinity, and willingness to give

Working Style

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment to develop cooperative working relationships
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data into a user-friendly and concise format for fundraising staff
• Naturally curious to surface leads, opportunities, ideas, forge connections and identify trends
• Self-starter, capable of identifying the need for and recommending action

Other position requirements to note:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and planning skills are required
• Proven discretion with valuable and personal donor details that are often confidential
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $67,000 - $73,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Anywhere within Canada

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by April 29, 2026.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

Breakthrough T1D has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability – if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here’s a few details about what Breakthrough T1D employees receive:

• Remote-first: Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all positions are work from home (within Canada).
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.
• Professional Development: We want employees to grow within their roles and have a career at Breakthrough T1D, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.
• Other benefits include: Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

Recruitment Process: We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team. Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.