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Do you thrive on seeing the direct results of your work, knowing it’s improving lives and communities? Do you have a passion for international relief and development? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is seeking a Project Manager to join our Programs &amp; Projects team!Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.As a Project Manager you will play a vital role in supporting the lifecycle of our international projects. This includes contributing to project development, providing implementation support, strengthening local capacity, and ensuring effective project management. As a valued member of the Samaritan’s Purse Canada team, you will contribute to fulfilling our mission and objectives, including participation in daily devotions and prayer ministry.This is a full-time 1-year contract position based in our Calgary head office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, medical and dental coverage, and short-term/long-term disability benefits. Additionally, you’ll benefit from free parking and 15 days of vacation annually.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Assess and evaluate project proposals, amendments, and new initiatives based on Samaritan’s Purse Canada charitable purposes and annual plans</li><li>Conduct regular field visits to project locations, gaining firsthand knowledge of progress, ensuring compliance, and providing support to teams on the ground</li><li>Provide ongoing project oversight through regular communication with partner organizations and project staff</li><li>Plan, develop, and provide monitoring and evaluation support, including engagement of internal or external evaluations and input as needed</li><li>Review project narratives and financial reports in a timely manner to monitor the progress of activities</li><li>Maintain relationships with international partners and Field Offices through networking, travel, and ongoing communication that results in the effective design and implementation of programs and projects</li><li>Collaborate with Program Managers and International Headquarters (IHQ) technical advisors for project input</li><li>Provide consultation and capacity building to project implementers with regard to internal and external implementation and reporting requirements</li><li>Stay current on relevant developments in the NGO sector, incorporating innovative approaches into Samaritan’s Purse Canada projects.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Qualified applicants should be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith.</li><li>Undergraduate degree in a related field (Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, International Business, International Development)</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in project implementation or management within a cross-cultural ministry setting</li><li>Minimum 3 years in direct relief and development work</li><li>Experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector</li><li>Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset</li><li>Detailed-oriented, thorough, and accurate</li><li>Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize</li><li>Ability to work independently with little supervision while being in a team environment</li><li>Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite computer application</li><li>Experience with monitoring and evaluation of international projects</li><li>Experience with proposal writing and grant development will be an added advantage</li><li>Previous experience working and living abroad, in a developing world international setting, an asset</li><li>Valid passport and ability to travel internationally or domestically (4-5 trips a year), with sometimes harsh conditions due to extreme climate and remoteness of places</li></ul>Contact Information: To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter&nbsp;detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to:<a href="mailto:employment@samaritan.ca" target="_blank">employment@samaritan.ca</a>Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selectedNote: Staff must be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse <a href="https://samaritanspurse.ca/our-statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> and be committed to Biblical values, precepts and conduct. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

Samaritan's Purse Canada

Project Manager

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive dental insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s&nbsp;Youth Thrive program&nbsp;operates both regionally and nationally, offering youth a variety of activities such as professional skills workshops, a virtual retreat, and volunteer placements. These opportunities help youth participants gain valuable skills and experiences, engage in important community projects, and promote civic engagement and social inclusion. Our national Youth Thrive program is available to youth aged 16 to 29 living in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or Nova Scotia, while our regional Youth Thrive program serves eligible youth living in Ontario. Both programs particularly focus on youth who identify as Indigenous or are underserved from equity-deserving groups.As a Placement Specialist/Coach with our national Youth Thrive program based in Alberta, you will be a key member of the project team. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining relationships with non-profit organizations across multiple sectors and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities for youth participants of the program. You will also work directly with youth participants to help them understand the expectations and requirements of various non-profit workplaces, and what it takes to succeed in their volunteer roles. You will manage a caseload of youth and mentors assigned to you and be responsible for achieving placement targets.Position Type:&nbsp;Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanentBase Location and Travel Requirements:This opportunity is based in Edmonton and requires frequent travel throughout Alberta to meet the core outreach and placement deliverables of the position, including to remote areas that are not accessible by transit. The successful candidate should possess a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to effectively meet these core deliverables. This position also operates under a hybrid-remote schedule, permitting one work-from-home day per week, contingent on program needs, operational requirements, and performance. The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Please note that the work schedule for this position requires flexibility and availability to work some evening hours and occasional weekends to meet the operational needs of the program.Background Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;Program CoordinatorResponsibilities include:Community Partner Outreach, Relationship Building, and Volunteer Development<ul><li>Conducts outreach to non-profit organizations to promote The Career Foundation’s national Youth Thrive program, with the aim of securing volunteer placement opportunities for youth participants.</li><li>Develops and maintains effective relationships with non-profit partners.</li><li>Places youth clients into volunteer opportunities by matching them with advertised and non-advertised volunteer roles, including opportunities developed through establishing effective relationships with non-profit partners.</li><li>Supports non-profits in identifying volunteer opportunities and projects that youth can engage in to help the organization achieve its mission.</li><li>Conducts on-site visits at non-profit partner facilities to ensure they provide suitable and safe workplace environments.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement training plans with non-profits and appropriately matches youths’ skills with volunteer requirements.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks personal success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives.</li><li>Conducts outreach to engage mentors who can guide youth and ensure successful placements.</li><li>Arranges guest speakers to educate youth clients on civic engagement, the non-profit sector, volunteer opportunities, volunteer expectations, and other information supporting their successful outcomes.</li><li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation on all volunteer development activities, including interviews, volunteer vacancies, placements arranged, and other support activities.</li><li>Works in collaboration with fellow team members to plan, execute, and continuously monitor effective outreach plans to recruit youth, mentors, and non-profits, and maintain up-to-date records of outreach efforts.</li><li>Plans and participates in community events, hiring fairs, and related activities to promote The Career Foundation’s services.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.&nbsp; </li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Youth Placement and Retention Coaching<ul><li>Provides coaching and support to help youth overcome barriers to completing volunteer placements.</li><li>Guides youths’ volunteer search and coaches them at each step to ensure their placement success.</li><li>Serves as a resource to youth and non-profit partners to mediate issues if they arise and provide other supports that lead to retention and successful volunteer completion.</li><li>Delivers group workshops or coaching to help with youths’ skills development.</li><li>Provides individual coaching to youth participants, helping them apply skills learned through workshops, and conducts project-specific interview preparation with each participant.</li><li>Coaches youth during their volunteer placements to overcome learning and integration obstacles.</li><li>Works with mentors to support youth in maximizing these civic engagement opportunities.</li><li>Monitors youth to ensure the success of their volunteer projects and ensures they receive the support they need.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support youth participants with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, business, or human/social services is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of two years of direct experience in job development, coaching, community outreach, sales, or business development, or other experience that is directly transferable to the responsibilities of the position is required.</li><li>Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to conduct essential work-related travel within Alberta to meet the core requirements of the position, including to remote areas.</li><li>Experience working with youth, including those who identify as Indigenous or are from underserved, equity-deserving groups, is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Knowledge of current labour market trends, job search techniques, and youth employment research methods is considered an asset</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people from all stakeholder groups.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Professional and courteous approach to client service, with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with youth of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards, with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness and flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours to meet the requirements of the program.</li><li>Dedicated work ethic with demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.&nbsp;

The Career Foundation

Placement Specialist/ Coach

JOB TITLE:&nbsp;Executive DirectorJOB TYPE:&nbsp;Contract Full TimePOSTING DATE:&nbsp;August 25th, 2025CLOSING DATE:&nbsp;Until filledSALARY:&nbsp;Base salary plus fundraising bonusCHARITY DIRECTORThe Edmonton Police Association (EPA) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, focused on assisting first responders.&nbsp; We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Director to build and establish our newly created charitable foundation, ensuring its mission is fulfilled and operations are effective.&nbsp;This role involves strategic planning, financial oversight, fundraising, and team leadership, while also upholding ethical standards and legal compliance with the Canadian Revenue Agency.&nbsp;The Executive Director is a leader, manager, and fundraiser, responsible for the overall success and sustainability of the charitable foundation.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of, and experience in building a charitable organization from the ground up, creating and maintaining strong connections and relationships within the community, and experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure the foundation reaches its fundraising goals. As this is a newly created foundation under the Edmonton Police Association umbrella, the Executive Director must be able to identify and resolve challenges, work closely with the Board of Directors, and cultivate relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally to the organization.THE ORGANIZATIONThis yet to be named charity will focus on assisting first responders employed as Police, Fire, EMS/Paramedics and frontline medical (ER departments).&nbsp; The focus will be to assist these first responders through benevolence, advancement of education through bursaries, and poverty relief.&nbsp; The parent organization – The Edmonton Police Association (EPA) - is a labour union that represents over 2000 sworn police officers of the Edmonton Police Service. The Association responsibilities have expanded but the core roots of the Association are the collective bargaining on behalf of its members, along with representation where required. The EPA has a storied history of over 100 years of member representation and ensures that giving back to our members is our primary focus.&nbsp;THE ROLE<ul><li>Organizational Development: Creating the organization from the ground up, including assisting with the creation of an independent Board of Directors, expansion of bylaws, policy and procedure, mission statements and strategic vision.</li><li>Strategic Leadership:&nbsp;Developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan, setting goals, and ensuring alignment with its mission.</li><li>Financial Management:&nbsp;Overseeing the budget, financial reporting, and fundraising activities, ensuring responsible use of resources.</li><li>Fundraising:&nbsp;Developing and implementing fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, and securing financial support.</li><li>Program Oversight:&nbsp;Ensuring the effective delivery of the organization's programs and services, monitoring their impact, and adjusting as needed.</li><li>Compliance:&nbsp;Ensuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations.</li><li>Community Engagement: Building relationships with stakeholders, including the board, donors, beneficiaries, and the wider community.</li><li>Board Relations: Working closely with the board of directors, providing regular updates, and seeking their guidance.</li><li>Event planning: working to develop charitable events tied to fundraising, planning and running those events while expanding yearly on how to grow them in the public eye.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Minimum Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience in the Charity sector with proven results surrounding setting and achieving fundraising goals, event planning, stakeholder relations and working under Board governance. Preference shall be given to candidates who have built a charitable organization or significantly expanded the reach of a charitable organization within the community.</li><li>Relevant education and training in areas of governance, finance, compliance, charity law and/or risk management are required.</li><li>Strong financial acumen, and understanding financial statements, budgeting, and fundraising principles.</li><li>Significant experience in fundraising, including executing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and securing financial support.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving challenges, making sound decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including donors, staff, and the public.</li><li>Experience with social media, multimedia, graphic design, formal communications and marketing strategies.</li><li>Demonstrated Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including board members, volunteers, and staff.</li><li>Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Commitment to professionalism, ethical practices, confidentiality and exceptional integrity is required.</li><li>Must be able to successfully undergo Enhanced Security Screening.</li></ul>KEY COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Leadership:&nbsp;Inspiring and motivating staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change-related messages to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This includes the ability to actively listen to and address concerns from individuals and teams.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Developing and implementing long-term plans, setting goals, and adapting to a changing environment.&nbsp;Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to identify potential risks and opportunities and implement appropriate change strategies. This includes the ability to align initiatives with overall business objectives.</li><li>Compliance: Understanding and adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, including charitable rules and CRA requirements.</li><li>Problem-solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues and obstacles that may arise. This includes the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, find creative solutions, and make timely decisions.</li><li>Results Oriented:&nbsp;Sets and maintains high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.</li></ul>COMPENSATION<ul><li>Base salary to be negotiated</li><li>Additional bonus potential based on achieving fundraising goals</li><li>3 weeks’ vacation</li><li>Health and Dental Benefits</li><li>Guaranteed RRSP plan</li><li>Regular daytime hours (M-F 8AM-4PM), with approved flexibility as needed</li></ul>APPLICATION PROCESS<ul><li>Interested applicants are asked to provide the following to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ckerr@epa.ca" target="_blank">ckerr@epa.ca</a>:<ul><li>a cover letter explaining how your experience will meet the needs of a brand-new charity</li><li>a resume and list of 3 references</li></ul></li></ul>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<ul><li>The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.</li><li>The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.</li><li>A valid Class 5 Drivers License and a personal vehicle for work use are required.</li></ul>We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.&nbsp;

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