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Volunteer Digital Communications AssistantAbout the RoleThe Digital Communications Assistant works closely with the Digital &amp; Social Media Coordinator to support the organization’s online presence. This role combines social media support, newsletter creation, research, and light design work. It’s a great opportunity for volunteers looking to build hands-on experience in digital communications within the nonprofit and startup space.Key Responsibilities• Design simple visual assets, including social media headers and branded graphics.• Draft, format, and support the design of monthly newsletters.• Update newsletter content throughout each cycle and prepare final drafts with editorial guidance.• Assist in creating engaging social media posts with direction from the Digital &amp; Social Media Coordinator.• Research industry trends and identify timely topics for posts and newsletter features.• Ensure consistency between newsletter messaging and digital campaign content.• Support early partnership development by helping identify aligned organizations.• Report progress, drafts, and ideas to the Digital &amp; Social Media Coordinator.• Assist the Digital &amp; Social Media Coordinator with content creation and online engagement for Startup Help Inc.Skills &amp; Qualifications• Strong writing and editing skills.• Interest in social media, digital marketing, or nonprofit communications.• Basic graphic design ability (e.g., Canva).• Ability to research and translate insights into content ideas.• Organized, reliable, and comfortable meeting recurring deadlines.• Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback.• Curiosity about nonprofit and startup ecosystems.Time Commitment• Flexible schedule• Remote-friendly roleSupervisionThis role reports directly to the Digital &amp; Social Media Coordinator.How to ApplyPlease send a brief introduction and any relevant samples to (writing, design, or social media work if available) to <a href="mailto:info@startuphelp.ca" target="_blank">info@startuphelp.ca</a> with the subject line Volunteer - Digital Communications Assistant.Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a quick interview.

Startup Help Inc.

Volunteer Digital Communications Assistant

Key Responsibilities:<ul>	<li>Assist in developing and executing engaging digital marketing campaigns across social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).</li>	<li>Support the creative process by brainstorming and developing compelling content and campaign ideas that align with the brand’s objectives and resonate with our target audience.</li>	<li>Help create, curate, and schedule content for social media channels, ensuring each post is creative, on-brand, and impactful.</li>	<li>Collaborate with the team to create visuals, copy, and video content for campaigns, ensuring consistency across all platforms.</li>	<li>Monitor campaign performance and assist with reporting, offering insights into campaign effectiveness and areas for improvement.</li>	<li>Assist in developing paid advertising campaigns on platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc., ensuring they are optimized for maximum performance.</li>	<li>Support the creation of blog posts, graphics, videos, and other content pieces that tie into campaign strategies.</li>	<li>Help maintain and update our website with fresh content, ensuring it aligns with ongoing campaigns and digital initiatives.</li>	<li>Assist in optimizing social media presence and website UX to improve engagement and user experience.</li>	<li>Utilize SEO best practices to improve organic search visibility and drive traffic to our content.</li>	<li>Monitor campaign performance and assist with reporting, offering insights into campaign effectiveness and areas for improvement.</li></ul>Who You Are:<ul>	<li>Energetic: You bring enthusiasm and drive to every task, approaching challenges with a positive, Canadan-do attitude.</li>	<li>Independent: You thrive when working autonomously, taking ownership of your responsibilities and delivering results with minimal oversight.</li>	<li>Professional: You consistently demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a polished demeanor in all interactions and communications.</li>	<li>Creative: You think outside the box and embrace innovative approaches to problem-solving, always bringing fresh ideas to the table.</li>	<li>Organized and Punctual: You excel at managing multiple priorities, maintaining structure, and ensuring every detail is accounted for and delivered seamlessly and on time.</li>	<li>Curious/Lifelong Learner: You are naturally inquisitive, eager to expand your knowledge, and continuously seek opportunities for growth and development.</li>	<li>Collaborative: You are a natural relationship builder and comfortable working with a diverse group of stakeholders at different levels:</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul>	<li>Currently pursuing or recently (in the last 1-2 years) completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.</li>	<li>Previous internship or experience in social media management, content creation, or campaign development is a plus but not required.</li>	<li>Experience with Wordpress is a significant asset</li>	<li>Basic knowledge of tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.</li>	<li>Strong writing and copy-editing skills with the ability to tailor messages to various platforms.</li>	<li>Knowledge of paid digital campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) is a plus.</li>	<li>Basic understanding of SEO and how it relates to content creation and campaign performance.</li>	<li>A strong passion for digital marketing and creative content creation.</li></ul> What You’ll Gain:<ul>	<li>Hands-on experience in creative campaign development, social media management, and content creation.</li>	<li>Exposure to working with a dynamic team to execute and refine creative strategies.</li>	<li>Opportunities to contribute to impactful campaigns and see your ideas come to life.</li>	<li>Mentorship from industry professionals who are passionate about creativity and digital marketing.</li></ul> &nbsp;

Nurture & Thrive Care Services Inc.

Social Media Marketing Volunteer

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

Director, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications and Member Services

Position SummaryThe Manager, Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance the visibility of Mentor Canada through effective communications and marketing that articulate the organization’s impact, and increase stakeholder engagement to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads marketing and communication strategies, campaigns, content writing and brand management, while supervising the marketing and communications team. The Manager, Marketing and Communications supports the Mentor Canada team to cultivate and engage key influencers and audiences with well-constructed, dynamic communications. Additionally, the Manager oversees events, key marketing opportunities and initiatives, brand positioning and all communications to support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesThe following outlines the key responsibilities of the Manager, Marketing and Communications:Marketing, Communications<ul><li>Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plan and multi-year strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.</li><li>Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with media, marketing and communications stakeholders, and vendors.</li><li>Plan and execute major fundraising and marketing campaigns to achieve the organizations mission and vision.</li><li>Research and implement innovative marketing and communications techniques, including social media, paid media, website and digital campaigns.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to align marketing and communications goals with organizational priorities and programs.</li><li>Lead and execute marketing and communications strategies focused on developing effective, high-impact marketing and communications, fundraising and donor engagement materials, including the annual general report, case for support documents, impact reports, newsletters, and website and communications content.</li><li>Lead the organization’s marketing, internal and external communications and brand integrity to ensure cohesive messaging across all stakeholder touchpoints, including website, email campaigns, social media, and media opportunities.</li><li>Track, analyze, and report on marketing and communications performance, using data-driven insights to improve future efforts.</li></ul>Content Writing &amp; Design<ul><li>Develop compelling marketing and communications materials that amplify the organization’s impact, to achieve its mission and vision. This includes external communications and marketing materials for funders, donors, partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with program staff to gather data, impact stories, and budget details for marketing and communications materials.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain a communications and marketing calendar to track deadlines, campaigns, and marketing schedules.</li><li>Lead and implement the organization’s social media strategy, social media plan and materials, including social media benchmarking and engagement expectations.</li></ul>Business Development &amp; Sponsorships<ul><li>Develop and execute the marketing and communications strategy, identifying potential partners aligned with the organization’s mission.</li><li>Prepare sponsorship proposals with corporate partners.</li><li>Identify new awareness-generating opportunities, including media, advertising opportunities and partnerships that support organizational growth.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to create compelling materials for government engagement and public policy strategies.</li></ul>Public Relations<ul><li>Establish and develop media and public relations as an integral part of Mentor Canada’s communications strategy in order to elevate the brand and status in the field;</li><li>Identify trends and monitor current events and influencers to anticipate opportunities for Mentor Canada to engage in and/or lead the national conversation on youth development and mentoring;</li><li>Develop a press outreach strategy, including the writing and distribution of press releases, thought leadership or op/ed pieces, press kits and materials, interview preparation, and responses to media requests;</li><li>Seek ways to connect and advance the mentoring field through shared campaigns, messaging, and issue elevation opportunities.</li></ul>Event Management &amp; Community Engagement<ul><li>Lead the planning and execution of the annual mentoring summit as well as other conferences, learning and special events.&nbsp;</li><li>Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and donor engagement events, including galas, auctions, community fundraisers, awareness and appreciation events.</li><li>Develop event sponsorship packages and secure financial and in-kind contributions.</li><li>Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, budgeting, marketing, and volunteer coordination.</li><li>Build relationships with community stakeholders, ensuring the organization is well-represented in the community.</li><li>Represent the organization at networking events, speaking engagements, and public forums to build awareness and attract supporters.</li></ul>Financial Oversight and &nbsp;Reporting<ul><li>Develop and manage the marketing and communications budget in collaboration with the Executive Director ensuring cost-effective use of resources.</li><li>Work closely with finance to track revenue sponsorships, campaigns and donations.</li><li>Provide regular reports on marketing and communications performance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.</li><li>Ensure marketing and communications compliance with charitable laws, financial reporting requirements, and donor agreements</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Post-secondary degree in Marketing and/or Communications, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in marketing and communications, media relations, branding, content writing, preferably in a non-profit setting.</li><li>Proven track record of leading and implementing compelling, impactful marketing and communications strategies and materials with demonstrated impact, KPI measurement.</li><li>Bilingualism (English and French) is a key asset and preferred;</li><li>Effective experience in media, government relations and engagement.</li><li>Experience planning and executing events and engagement initiatives.</li><li>Strong knowledge of grant writing, key messaging and content writing best practices.</li><li>Ability to write compelling &nbsp;social media, funding applications and conduct marketing &nbsp;research.</li><li>Strong ability to develop dynamic websites, video content and online communications.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage and inspire engagement.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and fundraising/marketing initiatives effectively.</li><li>Ability to identify new marketing and communications opportunities and develop innovative approaches.</li><li>Experience with client management software (Salesforce), and software solutions to deliver and track dynamic marketing and communications strategies.</li></ul>Mentor Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for responding. Mentor Canada will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. By submitting your resume, you agree to Mentor Canada sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Mentor Canada will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.

Mentor Canada (14173317 Canada Association)

Manager, Marketing and Communications

Organization: The Humane Choices Foundation Location: Remote (Canada-based preferred) Commitment: Volunteer | Flexible hours<h3>About The Humane Choices Foundation</h3>The Humane Choices Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization committed to advancing animal welfare and humane education through compassionate awareness, ethical advocacy, and meaningful community involvement. Our mission is to inspire individuals, institutions, and communities to make choices rooted in empathy, sustainability, and respect for all living beings.<h3>About the Role</h3>The Humane Choices Foundation is building a comprehensive global library of animal-rights documentaries and short films. This volunteer role supports the creation, organization, and expansion of this library by curating content, managing rights and licensing, reviewing Creative Commons materials, and building partnerships with filmmakers and ethical creators.We are looking for someone passionate about animal welfare and compassionate storytelling — someone who wants to help build a resource that educates, inspires, and empowers people around the world.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Research, identify, and curate powerful animal-rights documentaries and short films (including Creative Commons, public domain, independent films, and ethical content).</li><li>Verify licensing information to ensure all materials can be legally archived and shared.</li><li>Contact filmmakers, creators, and organizations to build partnerships using a revenue-sharing or exposure-based collaboration model.</li><li>Maintain an organized digital film library, categorized by themes such as animal welfare, wildlife protection, factory farming, cultural traditions, veganism, environmental issues, and humane living.</li><li>Prepare metadata such as titles, summaries, keywords, categories, and credits.</li><li>Develop curated playlists, collections, or thematic sections within the library.</li><li>Assist with sourcing original or creator-approved film files in the highest available quality.</li><li>Track approvals, agreements, and collaboration details with creators.</li><li>Support long-term expansion of the library by discovering new filmmakers and ethical media sources.</li></ul><h2>Skills &amp; Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Passion for animal rights, veganism, or humane education.</li><li>Strong research and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to evaluate or learn Creative Commons licensing and usage rights.</li><li>Good writing skills for summaries and metadata.</li><li>Comfortable communicating with independent creators and NGOs.</li><li>Detail-oriented and willing to learn simple workflows for media curation.</li></ul><h2>Time Commitment</h2>3–5 hours per week (flexible, remote)Duration: Ongoing<h2>What You Gain</h2><ul><li>Contribute meaningfully to a growing global library that promotes compassion, awareness, and ethical storytelling.</li><li>Experience in media curation, digital archiving, and filmmaker partnership building.</li><li>Training on Creative Commons licensing, ethical content sourcing, and compassionate media strategies.</li><li>Recognition as a core contributor to the Humane Choices Foundation’s media initiatives.</li><li>The opportunity to influence public awareness and help bring important stories to the world.</li></ul>If you care about animals, storytelling, and helping build a powerful resource for change, we would love to have you join our team.Apply now and help shape the world’s most compassionate documentary library.

The Humane Choices Foundation

Animal Rights Film Library Manager (Volunteer)

Partners In Health Canada – Job Description&nbsp;Position Title:&nbsp; &nbsp;Digital Design &amp; Engagement Specialist, F/T Permanent&nbsp;Reports To:&nbsp; &nbsp;Director, Development &amp; Digital Strategy&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Toronto / Hybrid (1 – 2 days in office)&nbsp;Posting Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;November 25, 2025 &nbsp;&nbsp;Posting Close Date:&nbsp;January 4, 2026 &nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date:&nbsp;February 2, 2026&nbsp;Organizational Profile&nbsp;Partners In Health (PIH) Canada is a global health and social justice organization relentlessly committed to global health equity. PIH partners with local governments to build capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. In a world too willing to value one human life over another, PIH stands in solidarity with the destitute, the marginalized, and the sick. We pursue a moral mission within a medical context: to provide the best health care to those who need it most. Partners In Health Canada was founded in 2011 and is based in Toronto. Visit <a href="http://www.pihcanada.org/" target="_blank">www.pihcanada.org&nbsp;</a>to learn more.&nbsp; &nbsp;Position Summary&nbsp;The Digital Design &amp; Engagement Specialist will play a central role in shaping PIH Canada’s digital presence by bringing creativity, visual storytelling, and digital strategy together. This position is ideal for someone who is both an artist and a strategist — someone who understands how strong design, social content, and user experience can drive engagement, deepen donor connection, and support fundraising goals. &nbsp;You will design multimedia assets for campaigns, build engaging web and fundraising experiences, produce short-form video content for social media, and collaborate on paid media campaigns with our agency partner. Working closely with the fundraising and communications teams, you’ll help translate PIH’s mission into compelling visuals and digital experiences that inspire action and expand PIH Canada’s reach. &nbsp;Primary Responsibilities&nbsp; &nbsp;Marketing Design &amp; Multimedia Creation (50%)&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead the creation of visually compelling, brand-aligned assets across multiple channels:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design social media content, digital banners, campaign creative, email graphics, one-pagers, and event collateral </li><li>Edit short-form videos and reels for social media, storytelling, and donor engagement </li><li>Create campaign visuals from concept to finished product (art direction, illustration, typography, motion graphics, layout) </li><li>Build and maintain a visual asset library and brand templates (Canva, Adobe, etc.) </li><li>Adapt global PIH content to Canadian audiences — translating stories visually through design, layout, and narrative framing </li><li>Ensure all visuals meet accessibility, mobile formatting, and brand guidelines&nbsp;</li></ul>Web Experience &amp; Digital Optimization (30%)&nbsp;&nbsp;Support a seamless user journey through strong visual and UI/UX design:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design landing pages, donation forms, P2P pages, and campaign-based website features </li><li>Enhance UX/UI through layout, hierarchy, visual flow, accessibility, and donor-friendly navigation </li><li>Support front-end improvements (Drupal, Fundraise Up, Shopify) with design-first thinking </li><li>Develop visual concepts for campaign pages and digital fundraising experiences </li><li>Work with fundraising team to visually translate donor journeys and campaign narratives </li><li>Contribute to testing and optimization via heatmaps, A/B layouts, and UI feedback loops &nbsp;</li></ul>Creative Direction &amp; Paid Media Strategy (20%)&nbsp;Bring campaign and visual concepts to life:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design creative assets for paid media campaigns (Meta, Google, display) </li><li>Translate campaign strategy into visual storytelling (graphics, video, animation) </li><li>Develop creative briefs and collaborate with the agency to refine campaign visuals </li><li>Review campaign performance to design A/B variations (thumbnails, headlines, visuals) </li><li>Explore new formats (motion graphics, Instagram carousels, interactive elements, short impact videos) &nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and Skills&nbsp;Education and Experience:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>5+ years of experience in graphic design, digital content creation, UX/UI, and/or multimedia storytelling </li><li>Demonstrated experience producing visual assets for campaigns, social media, websites, or fundraising initiatives </li><li>Previous work in the nonprofit, social impact, advocacy, or mission-driven sectors is an asset </li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating: <ul><li>Social content, campaign creative, or advertising visuals </li><li>Video editing (reels, animations, short-form content) o&nbsp;Brand storytelling through visual design o&nbsp;Layout, typography, and motion graphics </li></ul></li><li>Experience building templates and visual asset libraries (Canva, Figma, Adobe) </li><li>Experience designing for web and mobile layouts with a focus on user experience and accessibility </li><li>Ability to translate campaign concepts into visuals that drive action, emotion, and engagement </li><li>Comfort balancing artistic creativity with campaign goals and performance metrics </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to visually interpret fundraising and advocacy messages </li><li>Strong teamwork mindset with comfort working alongside fundraisers, content writers, agency partners, and global colleagues </li><li>Highly organized, able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively </li><li>Passion for social justice, storytelling, and using design to drive meaningful social impact &nbsp;</li></ul>Compensation&nbsp;Salary range is $62,000 - $75,000. We offer a flexible and hybrid work schedule, a competitive health and dental benefits package, professional development and learning, generous vacation and leave policies, and the opportunity to collaborate and grow with a diverse global team deeply committed to equity and social justice. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. &nbsp;Application Instructions&nbsp;Please send a CV and cover letter to <a href="mailto:hrcanada@pih.org" target="_blank">hrcanada@pih.org</a> with ‘Digital Design &amp; Engagement Specialist’ in the subject line. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all applicants but regret we will be unable to respond to all submissions. We request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call or email. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews. Thank you for your understanding.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility&nbsp;Partners In Health Canada is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. We value diversity in the workplace and believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience and knowledge of a diverse team. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized and LGBTQ2+ communities, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.&nbsp;

Partners In Health Canada

Digital Design & Engagement Specialist

The Mindful Word is a collective of volunteers committed to creating a culture of engaged living. We publish articles on a range of topics related to mind-spirit, wholistic health, travel and the environment. For more information, visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.themindfulword.org/" target="_blank">www.themindfulword.org</a>.&nbsp;We're currently looking for a volunteer social media specialist to join the team.Responsibilities: As a social media specialist, you will be responsible for initiating and developing a sound internet marketing strategy for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You’ll pick which content to publish (from our site and the internet in general), publish it on a regular basis and follow up by interacting with readers&nbsp;on all three social networks. Requirements: - Strong knowledge of social media, with specific experience on either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and some familiarity with the other two platforms - Excellent communication skills - Good sense of initiativeInternship description: -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work from home -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minimum six-month commitment, four hours/week&nbsp; -&nbsp; &nbsp; Letter of recommendation provided after three successful months&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option to write for The Mindful Word and join the collective as a contributor-memberHow to apply:Send an email to Erica Roberts at <a href="mailto:erica@themindfulword.org" target="_blank">erica@themindfulword.org</a> with your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, indicate your experience level in regard to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.For more information contact:Erica Roberts, Editor - <a href="mailto:erica@themindfulword.org" target="_blank">erica@themindfulword.org</a>

The Mindful Word

Social Media Specialist

Are you a passionate communicator eager to make a difference? Join Ripple Foundation, a dynamic, 100% volunteer-run Canadian charity dedicated to fostering creative literacy among youth. As a volunteer, you'll have the flexibility to set your schedule, share your ideas, and help amplify our mission to nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in young minds.Ripple Foundation seeks a skilled&nbsp;Public Relations Specialist&nbsp;to drive our communications strategy and expand our public profile. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strategic thinking, established media contacts, and a passion for storytelling. Your role will be pivotal in engaging with media, influencers, and the broader community to elevate Ripple Foundation’s presence and impact.What does Ripple Foundation do?Ripple Foundation empowers children and youth across Canada through free, engaging programs that foster literacy, creativity, and leadership. From the&nbsp;Kids Write 4 Kids&nbsp;national writing contest to&nbsp;Write It Workshops, the&nbsp;Wave Blog, and the&nbsp;Express Inspire Connect Youth Conference, our initiatives amplify young voices and prepare the next generation for future success. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ripplefoundation.ca/" target="_blank">www.ripplefoundation.ca</a> Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 media outlets and influencers</li><li>Craft compelling content for press releases, pitches, media advisories, and feature stories, aligning with our mission to inspire creativity and leadership in youth.</li><li>Execute targeted media outreach and research to enhance Ripple Foundation’s brand visibility.</li><li>Proactively pitch creative and newsworthy story ideas to media outlets, highlighting our programs, youth participants, and community impact.</li><li>Monitor media coverage, sharing relevant mentions with the Social Media team to amplify through our digital channels.</li><li>Collaborate with the Social Media team to engage with media contacts and influencers on social platforms, fostering deeper connections.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of comprehensive public relations and communications strategies.</li></ul>Qualification:<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in communications, with a preference for those with PR agency backgrounds.</li><li>Proven success in media and influencer relations, with established contacts in the education and lifestyle sectors.</li><li>Exceptional writing and editing skills; writing samples are encouraged.</li><li>Experience managing a communications program with national reach, ideally in the non-profit or educational sector.</li><li>A proactive, creative mindset, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with fellow volunteers.</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.</li></ul>What’s in it for you? By joining the Ripple Foundation, you’ll contribute to a cause that empowers youth to express themselves and think critically for future success. Your efforts will help us continue to offer free, quality programs that impact young lives across Canada​​.&nbsp; Volunteer Commitment:&nbsp; 4-6 hours per week&nbsp;How to Apply / ContactJoin Ripple Foundation and be part of a team committed to creating ripples of change. Interested candidates, please apply online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ripplefoundation.ca/volunteer-opportunities-2/" target="_blank">ripplefoundation.ca/volunteer-opportunities</a>.&nbsp;

Ripple Foundation

Public Relations Specialist

Aide entrAide - Animateur(trice) de groupe de soutien en ligneEn tant qu’animateur·trice de groupe de soutien, vous, une personne vivant avec l’arthrite, aurez l’occasion de diriger des sessions de soutien virtuelles pour des personnes touchées ou impactées par l’arthrite. Ce rôle soutient le programme&nbsp; Aide entrAide, où les participants se rassemblent pour apprendre, partager et créer des liens autour des impacts de l’arthrite sur leur vie.Votre mission principale sera d’animer des groupes de soutien virtuels, d’accueillir les participants, de faciliter les discussions, d’encourager les échanges entre membres et de maintenir un espace sûr et ouvert. Ce rôle convient particulièrement aux personnes à l’aise avec la technologie, la prise de parole, l’animation de groupe et ayant un lien personnel avec l’arthrite.Engagement de tempsEnviron 1 à 1,5 heure par sessionAu moins une session par moisEngagement minimum de 6 moisPoste flexible sans horaire fixe. L’implication peut varier selon les besoins du programme Arthritis Connections.Responsabilités principalesAnimer des groupes de soutien virtuels pour les personnes vivant avec ou touchées par l’arthriteAccueillir les participants et créer un espace inclusif et confortable pour les échangesGuider les discussions et encourager le partage d’expériencesMaintenir un environnement respectueux et sécurisé favorisant un dialogue ouvertFournir informations, ressources et soutien émotionnel lorsque pertinentCollaborer avec le personnel de la Société de l’arthrite pour améliorer l’efficacité des sessionsCompétences et qualités souhaitéesVivre avec l’arthritePassion pour le soutien aux personnes touchées par l’arthriteÀ l’aise avec la technologie, la prise de parole et l’animation virtuelleBonnes compétences en communication et écouteCapacité à créer un environnement bienveillant et sans jugementLien personnel ou expérience avec l’arthrite est un atoutExpérience en animation de groupe est un atoutDisponibilité et environnement de travailPoste à distance, avec sessions virtuellesFormation en ligne obligatoire avant de débuter l’animationAccès à Internet fiable et à un espace calme nécessaire pour les sessionsContacts principauxSupervision directe par un membre du personnel de la Société de l’arthrite du CanadaInteraction avec d’autres animateurs de groupes et participantsRemarque Ce poste est principalement virtuel. Les bénévoles peuvent participer depuis n’importe quel lieu avec Internet fiable. Nous remercions toutes les personnes intéressées par le bénévolat auprès de la Société de l’arthrite du Canada. Veuillez noter que tous les candidats ne seront pas sélectionnés pour rejoindre le programme de bénévolat.

Arthritis Society Canada

Aide entrAide

Department: Advancement and External Relations&nbsp;Job Type: ContinuingFull-time/Part-time: Full Time (&gt;=1249 hrs/year)&nbsp;Campus: Waterloo&nbsp;Reports to: Manager, Advancement Systems &amp; Data AnalyticsEmployee Group: WLUSA&nbsp;Application Deadline: December 7th 2025Requisition ID: 10309&nbsp;Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/discover-laurier/indigenization/index.html" target="_blank">commitment to Indigenization</a> and <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/commitment-to-inclusion.html" target="_blank">commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion</a>, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.Laurier has more than 21,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a <a href="https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.14-flexible-work-policy.html" target="_blank">flexible work policy</a> and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Laurier's Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This land is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe peoples and symbolizes the agreement to share, protect our resources, and not to engage in conflict. Laurier's Milton campus is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701 between the British Crown and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.This job posting is for a current vacancy.Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Advancement Systems and Data Analytics, the CRM Analyst is responsible for the transition, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the CRM. This CRM deployment marks a transformational shift in operations for Advancement as the incumbent will support this transformation from the current Banner into the new CRM. AER is a Department of over 85 staff and is responsible for all major gift fundraising, annual giving fundraising, external relations, alumni relations – including all events, solicitations and communications with our Laurier Alumni and donors. The incumbent supports the day-to-day operations of the CRM including planning the implementation and future growth of the CRM, expectation management, coordination of resources for maximum results, strong communications among stakeholders within the project and across campus.Primary responsibilities of the CRM Analyst will include acting as a ‘super-user’ of the CRM application that is responsible for data, configuration, security and system administration activities. The incumbent administers and monitors the CRM and performs activities required to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the CRM solution.Working with other members of the CRM Project Team, the CRM Analyst plays a key role in planning and advancing the solution through conducting business process analysis. This includes analyzing current state business processes used by AER operations and determining changes to existing procedures and policies to maximize the efficiency of the CRM.&nbsp;&nbsp;The CRM Analyst will be responsible for developing, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining information assets supporting the broader functions of the Advancement and External Relations (AER) teams. This position that combines business, statistical, and information analytics with project management and technical support. This position requires a high degree of flexibility with projects including the transition, implementation and maintenance of the CRM. Also including systems support – including iModules, statistical analysis of alumni data (data mining for insights into characteristics of alumni giving), and information and data management.The position will also work closely with all AER teams and the wider university departments to analyze and develop flexible and consistently executable department wide training, onboarding and file management strategies and special projects/business improvement processes to facilitate, diagnose, and formulate solutions to the business process/data needs and being able to clearly articulate solutions essential to finding effective and efficient solutions to business/workflows. This role will support the department in any/all activities including gifts, events, data management, data analytics, records management, and engagement opportunities.AccountabilitiesProject Management<ul><li>Responsible for the transition, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the CRM.</li><li>Regularly communicate with ICT on current state and future direction of the CRM project in weekly team meetings with PM, Vendor and Project Sponsors</li><li>Research and analyze effectiveness of CRM functions and features and prepare plans and recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Develop strategic plans for the implementation and adoption of CRM to deliver maximum value to AER</li><li>Liaise and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the CRM</li><li>Plan and manage CRM support and system enhancement tasks that span across AER</li><li>Lead business users in the management of completing CRM system change priorities, enabling prioritization and implementation of users’ needs.</li><li>Develop recommendations to improve the user experience, ensuring a common view of system use and increases user acceptance (e.g. business process improvements, system configuration modifications, data metrics).</li><li>Provide expertise and practical assistance in delivering services.</li><li>Ensure appropriate business participation in information technology projects.</li><li>Follows requirements gathering, project management and change management best practices.</li><li>Balance business users' requests and requirements with technical constraints.</li><li>Report progress, milestones and problems to ICT and advise of solutions</li></ul>Additional projects<ul><li>Maintain and develop improvements for the Alumni Engagement Index (AEI) – including benchmarking against and researching what other Canadian universities are doing</li><li>Improve departmental use of SharePoint including power automate/apps tools to enhance existing business processes or to build new ones as needed.</li><li>System administrator of the eMarketing platform, iModules. This includes the maintenance of its data, user access management, payment gateway and gift processing forms, email exclusions and list management, liaison with vendor application support to diagnose and resolve system errors.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining the Banner/CRM and iModules Connector and develop other data integration and data quality systems. This includes managing corresponding support tickets between ICT, iModules, and Ellucian/CRM.</li><li>Become familiar with the structure and working of the Banner Advancement module and other new software as needed</li><li>Work with business users to elicit and capture information and data requirements</li></ul>Administration<ul><li>Create policies, guidelines and procedures for CRM-related functions and develop and author systems documentation for CRM.</li><li>Provides support for advanced, complex CRM platform issues for users seeking assistance.</li><li>Maintain knowledge base of common issue resolutions.</li><li>Build and configure CRM dashboards, reports and workflows</li><li>Ensure proper recording, documentation and closure of user cases.</li><li>Provide operational supervision to others in how to carry out work tasks.</li><li>Perform advanced levels of business analysis, problem solving and research to work with the vendor and formulate solutions to complex business needs.</li><li>Ensure the CRM system and data are responsive to the reporting needs of AER.</li><li>Direct business user testing teams to provide technical and process input, support and analysis for software, hardware and operational specifications.</li><li>Follow change control procedures and manage the deployment from test to production.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Advancement Systems and Data Analytics.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years related experience in the post-secondary, and/or business management sectors</li><li>Demonstrated project management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; must be able to build strong relationships and communicate in highly stressful situations with a broad range of users within the university and with software vendors including instruction to non-technical users on technical applications and with technical users on business processes</li><li>Excellent problem solving and decision making skills</li><li>Proven ability to handle multiple critical demands in order to ensure this multi-faceted project is delivered and implemented successfully with a clear plan for future development. This may include resolving issues between conflicting priorities both inside and outside the university. Using skills of persuasion and applied reasoning to reach a consensus.</li><li>A proven ability to design and implement new processes and facilitate user adoption</li><li>The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to develop solutions to highly complex and inter dependent problems with impacts on multiple facets of the operation.</li><li>Proven knowledge of business analysis, quality assurance, and workflow tools and/or practices</li><li>Experience with information development/management tools and systems, as well as the accessing, analyzing, organizing, evaluating and presenting complex technical information.</li><li>Experience with frequent uncontrollable interruptions to work flows, which create changes in priorities and result in changes in the pace/flow of work. Schedules and deadlines are well articulated but are subject to change based on unforeseen events and may result in conflicting priorities. Resolution will require high volumes of consultation and service.</li><li>An understanding of CRM platforms, with the ability to create and update formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity</li><li>Demonstrated aptitude in working with computing technology; desire to learn, participate and keep current with technologies</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Visio</li><li>SharePoint, and iModules experience strongly preferred</li><li>SQL experience required, VBA an asset – a strong programming background is necessary</li><li>Demonstrated experience with ETL data integration solutions like IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, or Oracle Data Integrator</li></ul>Hours of WorkThis is a Full-time, Continuing opportunity. The normal hours of work are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours may be required, including evening and/or weekend work due to periods of high volume. When possible, the manager will adjust hours to ensure no more than 35 hours are worked in a week.This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement, as per Policy 8.14 (Flexible Work Policy). All arrangement must be approved by the direct manager. In-person attendance for events, as required to meet operational needs, is expected. On occasion, this schedule may need to be adjusted to meet operational requirementsCompensation<ul><li>Level:&nbsp;E</li><li>Rate of Pay: $42.32 - $44.74 per hour with an annual step progression on anniversary date up to $48.37 per hour. Considerations for new hire step placements include, qualifications and length/depth of required experience, relevant market rates for similar jobs, internal equity, and estimated learning curve in starting the job</li></ul>Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity &amp; Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/" target="_blank">careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/</a>Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wlu.ca/careers" target="_blank">www.wlu.ca/careers</a>&nbsp;for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

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