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Position DetailsIndefinite-term contractcompetitive salary with extensive benefits.<h2>About the RIA</h2>The&nbsp;<a href="https://the-ria.ca/" target="_blank">Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging</a> (RIA) is a charitable non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education, and practice. The RIA leads practice-relevant research and real-world application, informing programs, education and training, and influencing practice and policy.&nbsp;<h2>Primary Purpose</h2>Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the RIA, a research intensive and program-delivery focused organization. The Executive Director oversees all operations and ensures accountability of the RIA with a dedicated senior leadership team. Aligning people, structure and strategy, the Executive Director supports team success in organizational goals, staff well-being, and leadership development. The Executive Director plays a major role in fostering key partnerships, building the organization's profile, managing the organization’s financial health, and leading the entire team to achieve strategic goals. The Executive Director has a passion for and deep interest in enhancing the quality of life and care of older adults and those who care for them.<h2>Key Accountabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>Strategic Leadership:&nbsp; Provide visionary leadership to advance the organization's mission and strategic goals. Provide leadership to the creation and execution of the strategic plan. Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize RIA’s impact in alignment with the changing landscape in aging research, program development, and practice.</li><li>Organizational Leadership:&nbsp; Provide high-level leadership to RIA operations. This includes cultivating a positive and supportive culture that empowers a large team of over 70 professionals. Mentor and work alongside the senior leadership team to foster individual growth, optimize performance, and facilitate a collaborative environment. Champion the organization’s research agenda by leading a diverse team of Schlegel Research Chairs, Specialists, and Scientists. Monitor and evaluate the research programs led by the Research Chairs and Specialists annually, ensuring the research conducted is impactful and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.</li><li>Governance:&nbsp;&nbsp;Support the Board of Directors and Board Chair to ensure effective and efficient governance. Accountable to the Board on financial performance and progress toward annual operational and five-year strategic targets. Identify, assess, and inform the Board of internal and external issues that could affect the organization, and collaborate to develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Financial Oversight:&nbsp; Responsible for the organization's financial health, which includes monitoring current and future financial positions. Provide high-level oversight of contracts and collaboration agreements. Ensure good stewardship of RIA funds by identifying revenue opportunities through donations, grants, and contracts.&nbsp;</li><li>Partnerships:&nbsp; Lead efforts to strengthen and grow RIA’s organizational partnerships, including maintaining and fostering positive relationships with founding and key partners. This includes maintaining and expanding productive relationships with founding partners, Conestoga College, Schlegel Villages, and the University of Waterloo, and several other key partners and funders. Champion community engagement and fundraising development work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Outreach and Profile:&nbsp; Lead the growth of RIA’s profile locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally. Position the RIA as a global asset by championing the organization at strategic&nbsp; community, academic, and professional events.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ol><h2>Position Requirements</h2>Education:&nbsp;&nbsp;Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience.&nbsp;<h3>Skills and Experience:</h3><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a track record of building, coaching, and empowering high-performing teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience working effectively with a Board of Directors, overseeing strategic planning and managing organizational risks.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success in financial stewardship including overseeing large contracts and budgets.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in oversight of processes associated with a variety of funding bodies such as Tri-Council agencies, government, industry, and charitable donations.</li><li>Demonstrated success in advancing an organization’s profile at local, provincial, national and global levels.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to cultivate and manage partnerships with diverse partners, including academic institutions, government bodies, and donors.&nbsp;</li><li>A deep understanding and familiarity of aging research and the health systems that support older adults.</li><li>An understanding and familiarity of knowledge mobilization and in facilitating the translation of research into practice and policy.</li><li>An understanding and familiarity of non-profit operations and fundraising initiatives.&nbsp;</li></ul>Additional Requirements:&nbsp; Fluency in English. Fluency in French is an asset but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be available for occasional to frequent travel. Eligible to obtain a clear police background and record check. Eligible to work in Canada.<h2>How to Apply</h2>RIA invites applications (cover letter and resume) to be submitted by email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:applications@the-ria.ca" target="_blank">applications@the-ria.ca</a>.&nbsp; Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.

Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging

Executive Director

Location:&nbsp;EarlyON, Waterloo Region (Please refer to the additional information section for details)Work Hours:37.5 hours/week Evening and Saturday availability requiredEmployment Type:&nbsp;Full Time, PermanentNumber of Vacancies:1Anticipated Start Date:ImmediateDeadline to Apply:&nbsp;November 28, 2025 (We will be reviewing candidates as they come in)Starting Rate or Range:$70,000 Annually (Pay rate may vary based on years of experience in the field)Total Rewards Package:We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.Time Away from WorkAt the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Full-time team members start with:<ul><li>3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases</li><li>12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.&nbsp;</li></ul>Pension PlanFull-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory.Health, Dental and Well-Being BenefitsThe YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including:<ul><li>Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Paramedical services, Vision care</li><li>Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services</li><li>A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers</li><li>Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare</li></ul>Role Overview:Who we are…The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values <a href="https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/about" target="_blank">here</a>.We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!What you will do…<ul><li>Team Leadership &amp; Development: Lead a diverse team of full-time and part-time employees across varying shifts. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to build leadership capacity in educators, designates and Assistant Supervisors, and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning within the centre. Lead through complexity with clarity, calmness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. </li><li>Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth daily operations and high standards of program delivery by providing environments for parents and caring adults to engage in play alongside their children and other families. You will engage parents and caring adults in conversations and information sharing to support them in their role as the expert of their own child. </li><li>Strategic Leadership: Through active leadership, align team efforts with YMCA Strategic Priorities – People, Places, Partnerships and Pathways – to ensure programs remain responsive to evolving community needs, centre needs, best practices and funder guidelines.</li><li>Program Quality &amp; Engagement: Champion high-quality early learning experiences rooted in How Does Learning Happen? pedagogy. Support adult-child relationships and inquiry-based learning through hands-on engagement and reflective practice. </li><li>Equity-Focused Leadership: Model and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership. Create welcoming and engaging environments for families and staff from diverse backgrounds and lead with cultural humility and a customer service mindset. </li><li>Community Collaboration: Build and sustain strong relationships with community partners, co-located services, and stakeholders. You will establish and foster partnerships with community partners to support in the development and facilitation of targeted and universal programming to ensure all children and families are connected to relevant supports and resources.</li><li>Administrative Management: Oversee staff and volunteer records, financial accountability, and data collection. Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and organizational standards.</li></ul>What you will bring…&nbsp;<ul><li>Experienced Leader: Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in child and family settings, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams in dynamic environments and building positive team culture. </li><li>Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE): Deep understanding of child development and early years pedagogy, with a focus on How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.</li><li> Strategic &amp; Operational Thinker: Skilled in balancing day-to-day operations with long-term planning and system alignment maintaining a positive outlook to change management. </li><li>Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage across all levels. </li><li>Equity Champion: Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and supporting diverse communities. </li><li>Flexible &amp; Mobile: Willingness to work evenings and Saturdays, and travel across the region as needed. </li><li>Fostering a Positive Team Culture: Skilled in building a positive team culture through relationship-building, communication, coaching and development and problem solving.</li></ul>Additional Information:The regular work location will be EarlyON | Oak Creek, 80 Tartan Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2R 0N2; however, this may be subject to change based on operational needs.Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and YouthIn keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.Our Commitment to PrivacyThe YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws.  We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws.  Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our <a href="https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/careers" target="_blank">Career Page</a>

YMCanada Of Three Rivers

YMCA Of Three Rivers

EarlyON Supervisor

Our Homework Helper volunteers work one to one to with a child or youth to provide academic support and motivation with, reading, writing, assignments, and homework. This can build confidence and a sense of future educational achievements. Our volunteer might also engage the child/youth in activities and community events. This role supports the child as well as provides respite to parents. &nbsp;Description We are seeking volunteers who can provide support as a homework helper for children/youth in Kitchener &amp; Cambridge. Ideal volunteers will have some tutoring experience, but they should be patient, have good rapport with children/youth and be flexible. They will assist child/youth with learning challenges including reading, writing, homework and studying. Provide a non-judgmental listening ear. Visit the child on a regular, consistent basis and on agreed upon dates and times. Build a positive relationship and be a positive role model. Maintain confidentiality and boundaries.&nbsp;

Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region

Volunteer Homework Helper

Volunteer Mentors help children/youth build resiliency and provide support as they work through significant milestones in life. Aside from the satisfaction of have a lasting a positive impact on the life of a child/youth, mentors have fun too! Volunteers build long-lasting relationships with the child/youth they are matched with.Description Volunteers Mentors support children/youth 4 to 18 yrs. A volunteer will: - Work with the child/youth to plan age-appropriate activities in the community on a regular basis. - Also work on goals established by the child/youth and family. - Support that reinforces the child/youth’s culture and identity, is respectful and affirming and aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the agency. Volunteers should: - have good listening skills - strong sense of commitment - a willingness to work collaboratively and respectfully with the child/youth, Staff, and family members. We are currently prioritizing volunteers who can drive children/youth as part of the role. We are committed to recruiting a diverse volunteer team that represents the community we so proudly serve.&nbsp;

Volunteer Mentor

At Family &amp; Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, Volunteer Drivers provide transportation services for a variety of family needs. This could include driving children to/from school, going to a program or access visit with family or simply helping a child get to an appointment or activity. Do you have some extra time in your week, a reliable vehicle, and looking to make a difference in your community? Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region is currently taking applications for VOLUNTEER DRIVERS to assist our youngest community members and their families.You will provide transportation as a key component to creating a network of support for families and children. Help others and make new connections, while having your mileage reimbursed! You must have - a G license with a good driving record - a vehicle in safe working condition - 1 million dollars in liability insurance on your vehicle. We will work with your availability to volunteer. Child car seat training and car seats are provided. Onboarding and Orientation is required for all positions. We require volunteers to undergo a Police Records Check, Child Welfare Check and a Reference Check due to the nature of the positions in a vulnerable sector.&nbsp;

Volunteer Driver

Homelessness and Unsheltered Senior AdvisorCompetition Number:&nbsp;20213Primary Work Location:&nbsp; Waterloo City Centre*Posting Status: Internal/External Job PostingHourly Rate:&nbsp;$95,568 - $119,457 (Band E)Number of Positions: 1Employment Group: Staff Association&nbsp;Job Status:&nbsp;Temporary 24-month ContractPosting Release Date:&nbsp;Monday, October 27, 2025Hours of Work: 35 hours/weekPosting Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday, November 16, 2025Why work with us:The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. Each day, you will support and/or participate in the delivery of services that impact residents of this city, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone.Home to two world-class universities, a top-ranked college, a tech ecosystem, entrepreneurs and small businesses, there is a readiness to do things differently in Waterloo. Our vision is to be a leader in sustainability and to build a future-ready community for all. We are committed to workplace wellbeing and providing an inclusive, safe and enjoyable work environment.For more information about the City of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Values &amp; Guiding Principles, please click here: <a href="https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/495cf944afb3e692af4e0bc8a82c9edda4381000/original/1687810664/a72beed881551068ed560d82e984fa50_2023-06-19_City_of_Waterloo_Strategic_Plan_2023-2026_FINAL.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4KKNQAKIOR7VAOP4%2F20230712%2Fca-central-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20230712T173125Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=300&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=396c6acd5a3fe35015cb38e173912cbd1cdc632736c3b384151aa76cc796d525" target="_blank">City of Waterloo 2023-2026 Strategic Plan</a>.What we offer:<ul><li>Supportive and caring organization that promotes respect, inclusivity, sustainability, health, safety and wellness</li><li>Dedication to the organization’s commitment for Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion through ongoing training and access to related programs and workshops, opportunities to connect with others around topics of social justice and equity, and opportunities to be involved with the initiatives that guide this corporate journey</li><li>A commitment to environmental sustainability as demonstrated in many plans and policies - for example we’re working towards reducing our corporate greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, with real progress underway</li><li>Certification as a Living Wage Champion </li><li>Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees</li><li>Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and personal days, and the opportunity to bank overtime</li><li>Easy and sustainable commuting options through the TravelWise program, which offers public transit discounts and a dedicated carpool network for employees</li><li>Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities along with opportunities to get involved and give back to the community</li><li>Enjoyable employee-wide events, activities, site visits, BBQs to connect with coworkers</li><li>Complimentary FitPass for access to leisure, swim, and fitness drop-in programs for employees and family members</li><li>…And so much more!</li></ul>What you will do:Reporting to the Director in the Community Programming and Outreach Services Division, your&nbsp;primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Support Divisional and City-wide priorities by providing leadership and expert guidance on organizational initiatives related to homelessness, unsheltered and housing stability, grounded in a human rights approach. </li><li>Collaborate and coordinate with community partners, outreach teams, enforcement, and other City divisions to respond to City encampments in ways that centre dignity, safety, and trauma-informed practice.</li><li>Lead and act as a key contact to internal and external partners for the development and implementation of key policies, procedures, and strategies to support the City’s response to homelessness and encampments in alignment with Regional strategies and action plans.</li><li>Support the development of a collaborative internal response system and associated operational procedures to issues that arise within encampments on City of Waterloo property.</li><li>Represent the City in external meetings with a wide and diverse range of partners and community agencies related to homelessness, shelter care, encampments, and other community safety issues.</li><li>Foster relationships and actively participate at a system level to advocate for improved outcomes for the diversity of communities and individuals experiencing homelessness.</li><li>Lead internal operational and strategic meetings about homelessness, encampments, or related emerging issues.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal Divisions (including Corporate Security, Parks, Recreation Services, READI) to develop strategies that balance community safety with the rights, dignity, and needs of residents experiencing homelessness, including encampment residents.</li><li>In collaboration with internal partners, build capacity, source and provide education and consultation with respect to homelessness, mental health and addiction in an effort to reduce stigma and discrimination.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Municipal Enforcement Service to provide feedback into the development of a landlord and tenant information package.</li><li>Support the development of an internal process for connecting tenants at risk of eviction to information and available supports.</li><li>Track and monitor financial expenditures, grant applications, and resource allocation.</li><li>Provide timely and consistent communication and response to Senior Leadership and Council on emerging trends and potential concerns within the City; Prepare and submit project and staff reports for senior leadership and Council.</li><li>Work with Communications to develop public-facing materials in plain language and accessible formats, ensuring transparency in the City’s approach.</li><li>Maintain up to date records of encampment locations, site assessments, and intervention efforts.</li><li>Analyze trends, patterns and best practices to inform policy decisions as needed, ensuring voices and lived experience inform policy and program development; support data driven decision making.</li><li>Conduct site visits to encampments, as needed, to assess conditions and support continuous system improvements.</li><li>Ensure operational procedures are aligned with City policies and work with Legislative Services where required to ensure compliance with applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation, including accessibility and safety legislation, privacy legislation as well as all relevant safe work practices.</li><li>This role will require the ability to be on-call, with flexibility to adjust work schedule after hours as necessary to address urgent matters.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>What you will bring:<ul><li>Completion of a University degree in a related field (Public Administration, Social Planning, Health, Social Sciences, etc.) with a minimum five (5) years' experience in homelessness response, community outreach, or social services, working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions, concurrent disorders, and proven understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and harm reduction, with additional two (2) years’ experience providing strategic direction, leadership and advisement. Equivalent combinations of education and professional and/or lived experience will be considered.</li><li>Deep understanding of the complexities associated with homelessness, including social, economic, and psychological factors</li><li>A commitment to promoting social justice and equity is essential, as is a readiness to engage both directly with the unsheltered community and in broader community outreach efforts</li><li>Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills fostering trust and engaging with diverse community members and partners</li><li>Understanding of intersectional barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized, newcomer, youth, and older adult populations experiencing homelessness</li><li>Ability to work in outdoor and unpredictable environments at encampment sites and other community locations</li><li>Current knowledge of health inequities and social determinants of health</li><li>Knowledge of relevant issues and trends as related to housing and homelessness</li><li>General knowledge and understanding of eviction as a pathway to homelessness, available services to prevent eviction and the Residential Tenancies Act</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and the ability to understand social dynamics and navigate emerging tensions, effectively persuade/influence the behavior of others</li><li>Comfortable with emergent ideas, rapid change, and working with changing priorities and timelines</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Experience in data entry and analysis</li><li>Experience establishing, building and sustaining strategic organizational and intergovernmental partnerships to assess and adapt programs to meet the needs of diverse and marginalized communities</li><li>Demonstrated cultural sensitivity awareness and skills</li><li>Experience working with Indigenous communities and awareness of colonial impacts on housing and homelessness would be considered an asset</li><li>Considerable experience in advisory and consultation processes involving Councilors, staff, external partners and community members</li><li>Ability to achieve alignment and support on new approaches or change initiatives</li><li>Skilled in writing complex reports for senior leadership</li><li>Highly developed communication (written and oral) and presentation skills with the ability to communicate persuasively and effectively at all organizational levels</li><li>Proven ability to lead change management initiatives</li><li>Highly developed strategic, organizational, analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the capacity to understand complex operating and policy issues</li><li>Knowledge of City policies, by-laws, and relevant legislation including Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act</li><li>Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Word)</li><li>A passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment</li><li>Strong commitment to delivering quality customer service</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion</li></ul>&nbsp;What we will require:<ul><li>A Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City</li><li>Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualification, if applicable</li></ul>*Please note that this position requires access to reliable transportation as frequent travel is required.Be You @ Waterloo (Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging):The City of Waterloo acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Chonnonton Peoples, and is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.&nbsp; The City is dedicated to advancing the organization’s commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion and to reducing barriers to employment opportunities. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+&nbsp;are encouraged for positions at all levels within the organization. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to self-identify in their application.Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation. We encourage applicants to access support(s) that may be needed. To request accommodation during the application process, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@waterloo.ca" target="_blank">recruitment@waterloo.ca</a>, quoting the position and competition number. Applicants advancing to the next stages of the recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.Staff Association:Qualified and eligible City of Waterloo Staff Association applicants will be considered first for this posting.

City of Waterloo

Homelessness and Unsheltered Senior Advisor

About the Job:Reporting to the Community Development Manager, the Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for the ongoing research, development, and facilitation of programs that directly support the community. The individual will be responsible for promoting overall wellness and sustaining positive group work to maximize the wellbeing of clients, relationships with partners, and Company strengths.&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop, promote, and sustain community workshops, events, programs, and activities in collaboration with external partners</li><li>Collect, analyze, and compile data on programming</li><li>Coordinate projects (MOU’s, budgets, inventory of services, etc.)</li><li>Promote wellness and self-management within KW region and the community</li><li>Develop new and exciting strategic partnerships</li><li>Co-chair community outreach committee</li><li>Train and support student and community volunteers</li><li>Write grants to support activities and programming</li><li>Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team</li><li>Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>3+ years’ experience in project planning and/or working in the mental health field</li><li>Excellent proven relationships with the external partners</li><li>Post-Secondary education in Health Promotion, Community Development, or equivalent</li><li>Experience in working with seniors</li><li>Effective decision making skills and the ability to assess a comprehensive range of variables to be able to interpret analyze and solve problems</li><li>Leadership and a collaborative approach is critical to this position</li><li>Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and is comfortable with the self-help role</li><li>Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi service team</li><li>Excellent time management, communication, people management, etc.</li><li>Able to work with minimal direction or supervision</li><li>Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.)</li><li>Must be certified in CPI, CPR and First Aid</li><li>A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage</li></ul>Reporting Function:&nbsp;The Wellness Coordinator will report directly to the Community Development Manager. They will work with both internal and external customers and will interact with all levels within the organization. They will be a support system, resource, and an advocator for the team and Company.&nbsp;Role Details<ul><li>New Position</li><li>Union Affiliation - CUPE 5588</li></ul>Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Day shift (Monday – Friday) with the ability to work excess/overtime hours were required</li><li>Able to sit for prolonged periods of time</li><li>Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use</li><li>Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)</li><li>Vehicle travel to sites for visits/walk-throughs</li></ul>Ship Values&nbsp;<ul><li>Dignity and Respect</li><li>Information Sharing</li><li>Partnership and participation</li><li>Collaboration</li></ul>SHIP Values:&nbsp;<ul><li>Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional</li></ul>“SHIP strives to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value, and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process. We encourage applicants from equity deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. Please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process”.&nbsp;Please note that we use automated screening tools as part of our recruitment process and are reviewed to support fair and equitable hiring practices

Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)

Wellness Coordinator

At the&nbsp;University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support &amp; opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.&nbsp;<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/careers/hiring-process-waterloo-what-expect" target="_blank">Learn more about our recruitment process.</a>Job Requisition ID:2025-00437Time Type:Full timeEmployment Type:PermanentDepartment:Faculty of Environment - Dean of Environment OfficeJob Description:Primary PurposeReporting directly to the Dean of the Faculty of Environment, the Director of Advancement is responsible for development and oversight of fundraising, donor relations, and alumni relations activities within the Faculty of Environment (Environment). The Director works within the framework of the Office of Advancement, and the Office of the Vice-President Advancement, to ensure that Waterloo has a coordinated overall strategic advancement plan. The Director is also responsible for overseeing Faculty contributions to and compliance with Waterloo initiatives.Using professional expertise in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing and communications, proactive leadership skills and outstanding communications and interpersonal skills, the Director of Advancement is directly accountable for the annual fundraising plan, overseeing major gifts fundraising activity, managing a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors, and for Environments’ overall donor, alumni relations and campaign strategy.Other responsibilities include oversight and leadership of a team that supports the fundraising function within the Faculty of Environment and the Office of Advancement, and developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders including alumni, industry, foundation, faculty, staff, retirees, and students relative to Advancement’s objectives. The Director will manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors. Political acumen is critical as the Director must be sensitive to the needs and interests of all academic units in the Faculty and elsewhere on campus and have the ability to successfully manage competing development objectives.Key AccountabilitiesOversees, creates and implements an effective, ongoing Advancement program for the Faculty of Environment, aligned with the strategic goals of the Faculty.Strategic Planning<ul><li>Establishes and implements coordinated short- and long-range goals and objectives including the development of strategic plans, annual Environment Advancement business plans, management and implementation of special projects, campaign planning and priorities.</li><li>Meets challenges in the development and execution of multi-Faculty donor strategies, requiring a high degree of coordination and consultation.</li><li>Establishes internal policies and operating procedures necessary to achieve objectives, while ensuring Faculty Development programs are in-line with overall university goals, policies and objectives.</li><li>Monitors and evaluates the development program effectiveness against priorities and performance targets; effects changes required for improvement.</li><li>Provides input to capital and other university-wide fundraising campaigns and project themes.</li><li>Oversees and directs the strategic development of cultivation and solicitation plans and gift proposals for specific projects and campaign priorities, including written proposals, oral presentations, and volunteer management.</li><li>Develops and implements fundraising strategies for Faculty funding priorities in consultation with Faculty leadership and the Office of Advancement, for example increasing the average gift, for renewing and upgrading donors and for building the major gifts pipeline.</li><li>Provides strategic advice and oversight for the Faculty’s Annual Fund and the Leadership giving activities in the Faculty.</li><li>Provides strategic advice and oversight for the Donor Relations program which includes development of customized stewardship plans for the Faculty’s top donors.</li><li>Directs Faculty’s prospect management and the volunteer recruitment and management process.</li><li>Initiates and directs research on prospects identified as having significant donor potential.</li><li>Accountable for oversight of the Environment Advancement operating budget which includes development, alumni relations, and donor relations.</li></ul>Team Leadership and Management<ul><li>Provides leadership, priority setting and management direction to a high-performing group of professional staff.</li><li>Directs proactive training, mentorship, and management of staff, empowering them to strive and achieve agreed-upon goals while ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and tools for success.</li><li>Assesses and develops a workplan that maximizes the team’s potential through assignment of responsibilities and formal training opportunities.</li><li>Directs priorities and sets individual and team objectives for program staff. Collates these priorities and goals into an annual plan and objectives for the Faculty, providing this annual plan to the Dean and Office of Advancement and regular reports on progress to goal</li></ul>Fundraising and Donor Relations<ul><li>The Director, Advancement has responsibility for identifying cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors at the highest possible level ($250,000 to $1M+).</li><li>Serves as a front-line fundraiser with individual metrics and manages, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates fundraising strategies for a significant pool of assigned major and principal gift prospects, consisting of individuals, alumni, corporations, foundations.</li><li>The Director plans, creates, organizes and executes the Faculty’s Major Gift Program; oversees the prospect review program that evaluates the giving potential of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects across Canada and internationally.</li><li>Works collaboratively with the Office of Advancement to transition donors along the pipeline through to leadership, major gift, and principal giving levels.</li><li>Builds/reinforces base and pipeline for major and principal gifts prospects and donors – collaboratively with the Office of Advancement in multi-track and principal gifts prospects (clearance, strategy, stewardship).</li><li>Initiates relationships with prospects to develop and cultivate commitment and work towards its translation into financial and volunteer support.</li><li>Works collaboratively with the Office of Advancement and other university units to match donors’ interest with university priorities.</li><li>Consults with and obtains support and endorsement of senior University officials in the definition of program plans, projects, and goals.</li><li>Provides strategic service support and assistance as required to members of the Faculty of Environment involved in program implementation.</li><li>Promotes the needs of the Faculty at fundraising and other special events through public speaking engagements and personal contact.</li><li>Collaborates to plan and host campus visits for major donors and potential major donors.</li><li>Establishes and monitors donor recognition and acknowledgement programs.</li><li>Develops Terms of Reference for endowment and trust donations.</li><li>Works with the Dean, academic unit heads, and other team members assigned to solicit, support, and manage volunteer involvement with Advancement activities.</li><li>Makes face-to-face calls both with and without key volunteers and University faculty and staff.</li><li>Prepares notes for prospect tracking and clearance system.</li></ul>Alumni Relations<ul><li>Provides strategic advice and oversight of the alumni plan and integrates alumni events and strategies into the overall Advancement plan.</li><li>Participates in strategy development and promotion of campus-wide alumni outreach.</li><li>Working closely with the Student Engagement Officer and the Student Success Office, maximizes opportunities for relationship building and student engagement.</li></ul>Relationship Management<ul><li>Develops the infrastructure and linkage to departments, schools, teaching units, and Research Institutes and Centres for fundraising strategies across the faculty.</li><li>Works with academic unit heads and their faculty members in advancing individual, corporate, and foundation donors in support of their funding priorities.</li><li>Advises Chairs/Directors of established Advancement plans and policies with an aim toward providing consultation for developing appropriate effective programs at the departmental level.</li><li>Plans and develops strategies and advises on pilot projects for Chairs/Directors and unit heads to test the effectiveness of new strategies and techniques, recommends new programs.</li><li>Working in a decentralized environment, the Director, Advancement will serve as a liaison with other Faculties and the Office of Advancement to share and coordinate prospect strategies where applicable.</li><li>Develops effective relationships with senior academic administrators, faculty and volunteers and representatives of the philanthropic community. Through cultivation and solicitation efforts, establishes and maintains relationships with appropriate senior officers, board members, and donations officers in corporate, foundation, association, and individual sectors.</li><li>Develops and maintains contact with influential prospects and volunteers to develop and cultivate financial commitments, prospects, and volunteers; will include senior members of the corporate sectors, faculty, alumni, community members, students, staff, retirees and faculty.</li><li>Maintains frequent contact with the Dean, Associate Deans, unit heads, Executive Officer, Vice-President, Advancement, Advancement Associate Vice-Presidents and advancement staff in the other Faculties, University Vice-Presidents, President, and other senior faculty members.</li><li>Communicates regularly with alumni, development, marketing and communications staff, student engagement staff and with individuals who have made or might make major gifts to the Faculty.</li><li>As appropriate, supports the Dean and Vice-President, Advancement and other members of the senior administration to ensure that strong and meaningful relationships are developed and maintained with all levels of government.</li></ul>Complexity, Judgement and Planning<ul><li>Ensures that all campaigns and development programs are kept on a deadline-driven timetable and that donor recognition and acknowledgement programs are in place to maintain, grow and evolve good relations with the Faculty’s supporters.</li><li>Tracks the progress of proposals and intermediate strategies for moves between submission and decision to ensure timely closure.</li><li>Tracks and reports on gifts to the Faculty and facilitates campaign/team strategic plan updates for Environment Advancement.</li><li>Provides advice to senior university staff and faculty within the Faculty on the feasibility of fundraising goals; utilizing the Faculty’s strategic plan to generate fundraising priorities.</li><li>Assumes responsibility for contact with alumni, volunteers and individual, corporate and foundation donors.</li><li>The Director may be assigned projects that cross multiple Faculties, and will ensure that proposals are developed to meet the interests of the prospect and represent all relevant Faculties across campus, while ensuring that the most appropriate volunteers and faculty/staff are well briefed and involved when appropriate in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the donors.</li></ul>Required QualificationsEducation<ul><li>Undergraduate university degree required, Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>10+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a proven track record of success, including volunteer management, demonstrated major and principal gift solicitations and campaign experience with a proven track record of achievement and success with raising funds at a level in the top 5% for their sector, with a minimum of $1M annually for the team they have led, or $250K individually.</li><li>Experience producing strategic plans which consist of measurable objectives.</li><li>Experience monitoring and revising strategic plans.</li><li>Management experience demonstrating the ability to deal with diverse Human Resource related issues.</li><li>Experience with complex giving vehicles and planned giving.</li><li>Demonstrated experience using planning/project management tools to manage projects, timelines and communications.</li><li>Experience dealing with budget-setting.</li><li>Working knowledge of the university environment and in particular, the Faculty of Environment, is a definite asset.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li>Adept at learning and using a CRM database in support of Advancement activities (ie. Raiser’s Edge).</li><li>Understanding and appreciation of the key role of a university education and in particular Environment, and the crucial importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent available (students, faculty, staff).</li><li>Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required (some weekends and evenings), and the ability to travel internationally.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and effectively as part of a team with a broad mandate in a fast-paced, highly computerized, and challenging environment.</li><li>Demonstrated relationship building skills, excellent time management, and proven ability to meet competing deadlines in an organized manner.</li><li>Proven skills leading a team of high-performing, self-motivated professionals.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of not-for-profit climate in North America and internationally.</li><li>Understanding of international alumni programs and fundraising.</li><li>Ability to build relationships with Faculty members, staff members, and students.</li><li>Understanding and appreciation of the key role of a university education.</li><li>History of relationship building with volunteers, prospects, and organizational staff.</li><li>Creative and effective communication skills (including electronic medium).</li><li>Proven ability to share information and to cooperate with numerous stakeholders.</li><li>Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy.</li><li>Ability to take initiative where minimal direction is provided.</li></ul>Equity StatementThe University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.&nbsp; As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca" target="_blank">hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca</a> or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

University of Waterloo

Director of Advancement

The Marketing Specialist — Growth and Performance will build CLWR’s donor acquisition engine, helping our communications, donor relations and church relations teams generate warm contacts and turn online and offline interest into trackable first gifts. You’ll conceive, launch and measure digital advertising including Google Ad Grants, spearhead successful online and offline lead-generation efforts, and help optimize landing pages and donation experience.You’ll figure out how to tap into our biggest strengths — like our network of hundreds of connected churches and strong donor loyalty — to supercharge existing campaigns and build complementary ones. You’ll continually analyze results, iterate your own work and recommend swift budget and offer shifts toward what works — providing clear dashboards and practical insights to colleagues.The ideal candidate is hands-on (comfortable in GA4/GTM and Google/Meta Ads), equally at home coaching staff on a capture flow as they are pausing an underperforming ad, and brings the curiosity to experiment, adapt and pivot towards what’s working.You like doing results-based work, and you’re happy to scrap an initiative and try something different if that’s what the numbers point to. You have a bias to action, are constantly eager to learn and careful with tracking.Qualified applicants should email a single PDF document including a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:hr@clwr.org" target="_blank">hr@clwr.org</a>.Closing date is November 12, 2025. Please quote “Marketing Specialist” in the subject line of your submission. We thank all who apply but will only contact applicants selected for interviews.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Minimum Knowledge • Acquisition fundamentals: you know the marketing funnel in the context of non-profit fundraising — how leads become first gifts; CAC, conversion, payback, and what drives each. • Test-and-learn mindset: forming hypotheses, reading results and making kill / fix / scale calls quickly. • Channel strategy: how to use search, social and offline church activations — and how they reinforce each other. • Donor psychology and messaging: motivating first gifts with clear, respectful, faith-aware calls to action • Donor journey mindset: designing offers and audience experiences that flow to strong retention and upgrade rates. • Constant collaboration in a small, growing shop: team-first mindset to work smoothly with Communications, Donor Relations and Church Relations and pitch in to support their success. • Risk and compliance awareness: basic expectations for consent privacy and brand safety (incl. CASL).Minimum Experience • 2–4 years in marketing (non-profit or mission-driven preferred) with direct responsibility for lead generation and first gift results. • Proven track record launching and improving search/social acquisition and reporting outcomes against CAC or conversion targets. • Making budget trade-offs and pivoting campaigns based on small but reliable signals. • Building simple dashboards/updates that nonmarketers can use to make decisions. • Experience orchestrating campaigns with external vendors.Technical Skills • Advertising and analytics: Google Ads (incl. Ad Grants), Meta Ads Manager, GA4, Google Tag Manager, basic remarketing, UTM discipline. • CRM and email: importing leads, mapping fields, deduping; simple automations (autoresponder and timed follow-up). • Dashboards and data: Excel (filters, pivots, text cleanup; CSV hygiene).• Web and forms: WordPress (or similar), form tools, landing page basics; basic HTML/CSS for small fixes. • QA and compliance: end-to-end testing from capture → CRM → email → reporting; CASL-aware consent capture; Meta “social issue” ad readiness. • Creative basics: concise ad/CTA copy; light asset editing.Other Skills or Requirements • Ownership of outcomes: comfortable in a heavily results-oriented role. • Collaboration and influence: works smoothly with Communications, Donor Relations, and Church Relations; can jump into the stream of other teams’ campaigns and support and develop them. • Plain-language communicator: explains decisions and results clearly to nonmarketers; writes respectful, faith-aware CTAs. • Budget flexibility: ability to drive acquisition under variable budgets—whether working with $0 (Ad Grants + church activations + organic) or six-figures. • Values and conduct: alignment with CLWR’s mission; sound judgment on consent, privacy and brand safety in a Canadian context. • Eligibility: legally able to work in Canada; willing to complete any required background checks.Would be an asset • Experience supporting or campaigning in/with churches or faith-based networks (Lutheran familiarity a plus). • Prior success coordinating agencies/contractors for media buying or creative. • Bilingual English/French. • Familiarity with email marketing, fundraising CRMs, WordPress websites, AI tools.Working Conditions • Schedule and travel: occasional evenings/weekends; occasional travel within Canada for meetings or conferences. • Manual dexterity to operate a desktop or laptop computer; ability to lift 15lbs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;Campaigns - 50%&nbsp;• Conceive, launch and optimize leadgen and conversion campaigns across Google Ad Grants, paid search/social, etc. and other channels (online and offline), including building no-spend plans during lean budget periods. • Manage assigned budget for ad buy and vendor spending. Ensure proper tracking and data flows and collaborate on nurture series and remarketing. • Collaborate with comms to develop creative (blog posts, infographics, FAQ) and increase performance via SEO/AI. Includes quick pivots for emergency appeal launches. • Orchestrate agency/vendor relationships as approved.Cross-channel support and enablement - 20%• Support org efforts (church campaigns, social, public engagement domestic programs, etc.) to help build marketing funnel discipline and build lead-capture infrastructure and segmented follow-up.Testing, measurement and analysis - 15%• Run regular tests on offers, creatives and landing/donation flows to support own work and at request of other teams.General marketing support - 10%• Provide insight and execution support as requested across the org. Coordinate org-level market research including awareness and familiarity polling. Support planning of key campaigns.Other organizational tasks - 5%• Provide occasional surge support for CLWR’s Communications and Donor Relations team. Assist with occasional special events. Participate in related training courses, seminars and webinars as available. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Communications and Donor Relations.Qualified applicants should email a single PDF document including a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:hr@clwr.org" target="_blank">hr@clwr.org</a>.&nbsp;Closing date is November 12, 2025. Please quote “Marketing Specialist” in the subject line of your submission. We thank all who apply but will only contact applicants selected for interviews.

Canadian Lutheran World Relief

Marketing Specialist — Growth and Performance

Development &amp; Engagement LeadReports to: Manager of Development &amp; CommunicationsDirect Reports: None&nbsp;Compensation Range: $67,000-$75,000 Permanent Full-Time • 37.5 hours weekly with some evening and weekend work required inclusive.&nbsp;Location: Hybrid In-office (Kitchener) 2-3 days weekly minimum.&nbsp;Local travel with own vehicle required. ____________________________________________________________________________________WHO WE ARE.Nutrition for Learning offers universally accessible, non-stigmatizing student nutrition programs to schools across Waterloo Region. These programs positively impact the physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, and academic needs of children and youth in our community. We are a registered charitable organization first established in 1997, and support nearly 180 student programs in all four school boards.OUR VISION.A Waterloo Region where all students are nourished at school so they can learn, connect, participate and thrive.THE MISSION.In partnership with youth and educators, we continually strive to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food literacy.WE BELIEVE.<ul><li>When students are nourished, their capacity to imagine, explore, and connect elevates. Every student deserves a fair shot by being well nourished during their school day.</li><li>No young person should feel stigmatized for accessing food at school.&nbsp;</li><li>Food is community. We nurture the idea that food can connect people and places. When students eat nutritious food together, mental, physical, and community health improves.</li><li>The unique perspectives of students are needed on our mission to improve universal access to food at schools.</li></ul>THE COMPASS: OUR VALUES.Student-Centred. We create opportunities to prioritize the voices and best interests of those we serve. We ensure that students have a "seat at the table" in creating a healthier future for young people in Waterloo Region.Universal &amp; Inclusive. As a youth-serving organization committed to universally accessible programs, we ensure that diverse voices and views help shape our work.Learning is Thriving. We co-create environments that nurture personal and professional expansion. We celebrate wins and challenges together, and strive to better ourselves through both.Trust Leads to Growth. We foster trust by believing the best in others. We strive to be the kinds of people that others have faith by leading with kindness and authenticity in all interactions.Stewarding the future. With long-term impact as our goal, we honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible and accountable. ___________________________________________________________________________________JOB DESCRIPTION.This Role Has Impact.The Development &amp; Engagement Lead is a key player within our growing Fundraising department. Above all, you are values-centred. Building authentic, reciprocal relationships is your specialty and passion. Your are results-driven and motivated to help facilitate equitable opportunities for young people. As a key player on a small but impactful and visionary team, this role leads revenue generation, community engagement, and donor stewardship in multiple areas including monthly and annual giving, donor portfolios under $5000, and community third party events. You may also work collaboratively with leadership to support major giving, social enterprise projects, and more. This role offers opportunities to shine in your creativity and continue to develop in your fundraising career with an entrepreneurial team.As a player on a small team, you like collaborating with teammates, using your imagination, owning results, and exploring new strategies. You are outgoing, engaging, and influential. You like seeing projects through from start to finish. Above all, you’re always up for learning and developing.Job Purpose:Student nutrition initiatives are growing and shifting across Ontario in response to increased need. In Waterloo Region, we believe our ultimate vision for student nutrition in schools should be equitably accessible nourishing meals for all. Your role plays a key part in helping us make this vision a reality, by working with the Manager and CEO to build sustainable funding strategies through authentic and dynamic partnerships with individuals, grant funders, small businesses and corporations, and other key stakeholders. Authentic, reciprocal relationship building is at the core of this role.You will:<ul><li>Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Nutrition For Learning’s funding priorities and objectives.</li><li>Manage monthly and annual giving stewardship, school fundraising and donors under $5000.</li><li>Support third party fundraising events including school and community fundraising.&nbsp;</li><li>Implement stewardship and recognition strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate networking and development of community alliances/partnerships.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize the administrative systems to support and track the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of Nutrition for Learning donors.&nbsp;</li><li>Co-develop fundraising strategies with your team.&nbsp;</li><li>Be accountable with targets, clear timelines, and planned deliverables.&nbsp;</li><li>Support fundraising communications and story-telling.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead and coordinate event volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>Qualify new donors through research, prospecting and proposal writing.&nbsp;</li><li>Track and monitor fundraising expenses and revenues.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the department’s monthly results reporting to the CEO.&nbsp;</li><li>As part of a small team, ensure prudent fundraising administration practices such a donation processing, data management, donor thank yous, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent Nutrition for Learning in the community at events, service groups, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in individual and group professional learning and development.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties and projects as assigned.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>The ability to work in alignment with Nutrition for Learning’s values and beliefs.&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to learning about the tremendous importance and positive impacts of universally accessible nutrition programs for all young people in Waterloo Region.&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to work independently and collaboratively.&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record of flexibility and resiliency in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Student nutrition is always shape-shifting.&nbsp;</li><li>Effective communications and conflict management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional organization, project management and administrative skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>An enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.</li><li>Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Adobe and standard office technology.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to accept and give feedback.&nbsp;</li><li>Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability and means to travel for meetings; a valid driver’s licence is required.&nbsp;</li><li>Waterloo Region Police Check is required for all employees in order to work from time-to-time within school settings.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Post-Secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience.&nbsp;</li><li>3-5 years experience in charitable fundraising is mandatory.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in sales, marketing, and communications is an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience organizing and working with volunteers in a non-profit setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Attention to detail and excellent project management and organization skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with client/donor management systems like Salesforce or Raisers Edge.</li><li>Experience facilitating partnerships.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of cause marketing and sponsorship programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in digital fundraising programs and platforms an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Creative and resourceful team-player with an ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.</li></ul>This role offers in-office (Kitchener) and work from home flexibility, and requires some local travel in your own vehicle. This position is salaried commensurate with experience, and offers benefits and mileage reimbursements, an inclusive and progressive working environment, and opportunities to grow and learn.Application Instructions:&nbsp;Nutrition for Learning hires based on merit and is committed to equity and diversity, as well as providing a welcoming and inclusive work experience.<ul><li>Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence, outlining your qualifications and what interests you in the role to <a href="mailto:ekapogines@nutritionforlearning.ca" target="_blank">ekapogines@nutritionforlearning.ca</a></li><li>Note that resumes without a covering letter will not be reviewed.</li><li>Only qualified respondents will be contacted. Individuals accepted for consideration will be subject to a Vulnerable Sector police check.</li></ul><a href="mailto:ekapogines@nutritionforlearning.ca" target="_blank">mailto:ekapogines@nutritionforlearning.ca</a>

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