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Revised October 2025 

Events Assistant 
Full-Time, Contract Position – 37.5 hours per week 
Events Assistant (Seasonal – October to December) 

 
About Feed Nova Scotia 
 
At Feed Nova Scotia, we work to increase food access while advocating for long-term solutions to hunger 
and poverty. We’re fortunate to be the charity of choice for many local businesses, schools, and 
community groups that care deeply about their neighbours. Together, these community fundraisers and 
food drives raise more than $1.2 million annually, making a meaningful impact across the province. 
 
The Events Assistant plays a key role in ensuring every community-led initiative runs smoothly and that 
organizers, donors, and volunteers feel supported and appreciated. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that 
brings our mission to life during one of the busiest and most inspiring times of the year. 
 
What You’ll Do 
 
The Events Assistant plays a hands-on role in supporting community fundraisers and food drives that 
strengthen Feed Nova Scotia’s mission and community impact. They respond to inquiries from groups 
and individuals interested in organizing events, share information about Feed Nova Scotia’s work, and 
help structure initiatives for success. This includes providing on-site support such as event setup and 
teardown, supervising and guiding volunteers, collecting donations, and reconnecting with past 
organizers to renew relationships. You also support volunteers through orientation, scheduling, and role 
guidance, ensuring each person feels equipped and valued in their contribution. They coordinate with the 
Volunteer Services team to submit clear and timely volunteer requests for upcoming events. 
 
In partnership with the Philanthropy and Engagement team, the Events Assistant helps share key event 
details, donor feedback, and consistent, inspiring messages about our mission. They may also conduct 
thank-you visits to community and retail partners to express appreciation during the busy holiday season. 
In addition, the role provides essential administrative and logistical support, maintaining accurate records 
of third-party events, tracking and replenishing supplies, and assisting with event reporting and donation 
preparation. 
 
Regular hours of work are from Thursday to Monday between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. 
Hours of work are flexible depending on organizational need. A typical workday is 7.5 hours per day but 
will require flexibility due to the nature of the role. 
 
What You Bring 
 
The ideal candidate is organized, energetic, and community-minded individual who thrives in dynamic 
environments and enjoys connecting with people. 

 • Strong attention to detail 
 • Ability to manage multiple projects and event logistics at one time 
 • Excellent communication and customer service skills (phone, email and in person) 
 • Passion for helping others 
 • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word 
 • High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality standards 
 • Centres equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work 


Revised October 2025 


Important Information to know about the Events Assistant position: 

This position will be responsible for transporting event supplies to and from offsite events. Therefore, the 

successful candidate will be required to drive the Feed Nova Scotia events van and therefore must be 

added to Feed Nova Scotia’s vehicle insurance policy. This requires a valid driver’s license and a recent 

drivers abstract showing clean record for at least three years. The cost of the driver’s abstract will be 

covered by Feed Nova Scotia. The candidate will need access to a personal vehicle when the events van is 

not available. When a personal vehicle is used for work purposes, they will be reimbursed at a rate of 

$0.58/km. 


Compensation 

The rate of pay for this position is $21.96/hr, plus 4% (in lieu of earned vacation), paid out on a biweekly 

basis. 
 

Application Instructions 

If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to make an impact in your community, please submit a 

cover letter and resume that clearly indicate how you meet the requirements of this position, in one PDF 

document to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a> by 11:59 October 16, 5:00pm. Please include Events 

Assistant in the subject line to help us action your application more efficiently. 


Summary 

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Angela 

Simmonds, Director of Human Resources by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a> or by calling 902-

457-1900. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 


We encourage you to apply and share your story with us; what do you bring to the table that positions 

you for success in this role? We are not looking to hire someone who checks all the boxes. We want 

someone who is passionate about our mission, who has the potential to do great work with the right 

tools and resources, and who is willing and ready to learn alongside our team as we work towards 

making positive, sustainable change in our community. 


At Feed Nova Scotia, we prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, understanding its critical 

role in driving innovation and fostering a sense of belonging. Our commitment extends to creating a 

work environment that authentically represents the communities we serve. 


We welcome applications from all interested individuals, placing a particular emphasis and priority for 

candidates from historically excluded groups. We actively encourage submissions from those identifying 

as African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq, Black, racialized, Indigenous/First Nation, a person with disability, 

2SLGBTQIA+, and newcomers to Canada. We invite you to share this information in your cover letter or 

resume, and we invite you to express your pronouns. 

<a href="mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca" target="_blank">mailto:recruitment@feednovascotia.ca</a>

Feed Nova Scotia

Events Assistant (Seasonal Oct - Dec 2025)

"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish." 
-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital &amp; Medical Advisor for 
Make-A-Wish® Canada 
 
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH? 
Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an 
inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you! 
 
Make-A-Wish® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on 
a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's 
treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and 
emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. 
 
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to... It’s wonderful to see [Rowan] with 
something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!” 
–Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym. 
 
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES 
Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. 
Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child. 
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community. 
 
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

 • Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical 
illnesses within your community and across Canada 

 • A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired 
Annual vacation starting at three weeks &amp; additional paid leaves 

 • Work/life balance and flexibility 
 • Hybrid working environment 
 • Employee Wellness Program 
 • Corporate discounts 
 • Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities 
 • Fun employee activities, contests, and more! 

 
Make-A-Wish® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering 
a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day! 
 
WHERE YOU COME IN 
We are looking for a Senior Manager, National Corporate Development to join our team at 
Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Director, National Corporate Development, the Senior 
Manager is responsible for securing national corporate commitments to support the mission, with 
an annual revenue target of $1,000,000. The role focuses on new business development, 
corporate gifts, sponsorships, events, in-kind contributions, and cause marketing, while also 
supporting chapter offices in expanding regional partnerships into national opportunities. 

This role can be based out of Toronto or Pickering and is a full-time, 18-month contract, hybrid 
position. 


 
 
WHAT YOU WILL DO 

 • Play an integral role in planning and implementing an impactful, growth-oriented corporate 
fundraising portfolio. 

 • Strategically manage and generate a national corporate pipeline of $1,000,000 of existing 
and new business acquisition through opportunities that can include cause marketing, 
sponsorship, employee engagement, in-kind donations, and corporate philanthropy. 

 • Identify leads, cultivate, close and steward five to six figure corporate gifts. 
 • Collaborate and genuinely build relationships with team members and other regional and 

national departments. 
 • Develop and write compelling funding proposals that are well-designed and meet brand 

guidelines. 
 • Work innovatively to design corporate partner activations that support a partner’s ability to 

communicate the importance of their partnership with Make-A-Wish Canada. 
 • Lead, create and present pitches and proposals to corporate partners. 
 • Possess strong ambassadorial qualities. 
 • Act as a representative for the Foundation within the corporate community and beyond. 
 • Utilize strong administrative and computer skills to complete all administrative and data 

management tasks associated with fundraising on a timely basis. This includes using 
Salesforce to input and track donor activities. 

 • Other duties as assigned. 
 
WHAT YOU BRING 

 • Post-secondary education, preferably in a Marketing or a Business Program, or an 
equivalent combination of training, education and experience. 

 • 5-7 years of related experience, ideally in the corporate philanthropy sector or 
sales/marketing field. 

 • Possess a hunter mentality with a proven track record in prospecting, cultivating, engaging 
and retaining corporate partners. 

 • Solid track record of working with national corporate partners in securing gifts of 
$50,000-$100,000+. 

 • Demonstrated experience in managing a prospect pipeline while implementing strategies 
to reach and surpass revenue goals. 

 • Strong verbal and written communication skills for proposal writing, developing and 
delivering presentations, and for managing daily interactions with team members and 
partners. 

 • Exhibit a strong degree of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills. 
 • Competency in the ability to manage through ambiguity and changing priorities. 
 • Creative: ability to conceptualize new ideas and see a bigger picture or opportunities to 

increase support. 
 • Maintain outstanding time management skills and the ability to prioritize. 
 • Experience with CRM (ideally Salesforce) is a strong asset. 
 • A clear Criminal Background Check will be required. 

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT 
 • Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week). Primary 

accountabilities are carried out in the National Office and at home; however, you may be 


 
required to occasionally work outside normal office hours to attend corporate events 
representing the Foundation. 

 • Occasional day/overnight travel. 
 
Physical/Mental Effort 
 • Work under pressure of tight deadlines, with a high-volume workload, and with multiple 

demands &amp; changing priorities. 
 • Emotional resiliency to be able to conduct cold-calls and continue to develop donor relations. 

 
How to apply 
If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to 
apply is October 12th, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. 
 
To apply, please visit: <a href="https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en" target="_blank">https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en</a>-
CA/makeawishca/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1141 
 
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications 
from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on 
request at any stage of the hiring process. 
 
Our Commitment to IDEA 
Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). 
We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant 
workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has 
shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% 
qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job 
requirement listed on this posting, to still apply. 
 
Recruitment process 
Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our 
shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and 
reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful 
candidate. 
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us! 
 
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA 
In the past 40 years, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 40,000 wishes across the country, 
with over 2100 of them last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish 
International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-
granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 
countries worldwide. 

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY 
For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit 
our website at makeawish.ca. 
 

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Make-A-Wish Canada

Make-A-Wish® Canada

Senior Manager, Corporate Fundraising

Established in 1972,&nbsp;TESL Ontario is an independent not for profit association serving the professional development needs of English language educators in Ontario. The Association consists of a provincial office and 12 chapters and is governed by a nine-person board of directors.Position SummaryThe Coordinator, Professional Development &amp; Digital Engagement is responsible for organizing and delivering professional development initiatives while building and supporting vibrant online communities for TESL Ontario’s 4,500 members. This fully remote role requires an individual with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently, balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and volunteer teams. The Coordinator will oversee the TESL Ontario webinar program, manage the organization’s social media presence, and foster meaningful online engagement. The successful candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and committed to strengthening TESL Ontario’s professional development programming and digital reach.Position:&nbsp;Coordinator, Professional Development &amp; Digital EngagementType: Full-time, One-year Contract with an opportunity to become a full-time, permanent employment with benefits after one yearSalary: $50,000 - $52,000Professional Development<ul><li>Independently organizes and manages professional development initiatives, with a primary focus on webinars, ensuring webinar program is well-coordinated and meets member needs.</li><li>Plans and designs promotion and member engagement for TESL Ontario professional development activities including annual virtual conference.</li><li>Leads webinar program operations, including scheduling and development of bi-monthly webinars, recruitment and training of presenters, moderators, and volunteers.</li><li>Produces and edits branded digital content (Canva), including videos for webinars, YouTube, and social media.</li><li>Attends TESL Ontario professional development events as required, including occasional evening or weekend commitments.</li></ul>Social Media and Member Engagement<ul><li>Leads TESL Ontario’s digital engagement strategy, including the management of all social media platforms and the support of inclusive online communities.</li><li>Fully responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring TESL Ontario’s social media strategy to ensure consistent branding, raise the profile of the TESL profession, and promote the TESL Ontario brand.</li><li>Develops and maintains a monthly social media content calendar to ensure consistency, organization, and alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li>Proactively monitors all TESL Ontario social media platforms and represents TESL Ontario in digital conversations.</li><li>Tracks, analyzes, and reports on social media metrics to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Creates and/or coordinates the creation of TESL Ontario branded images and digital content.</li></ul>Volunteer Management<ul><li>Provides structured coordination and clear guidance to assigned volunteer teams, ensuring roles and responsibilities are well defined, volunteers are supported, and team mandates are successfully carried out.</li><li>Actively participates in committees and volunteer team meetings, including the Conference Planning Committee and other working groups as needed, with occasional commitments outside of regular working hours.</li><li>Assists in planning and executing volunteer recognition initiatives.</li><li>Ensures volunteers follow TESL Ontario’s code of conduct, including confidentiality and professional standards.</li></ul>About the Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and thrives in a role that requires balancing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. They bring experience in social media management and webinar planning, and are eager to learn and develop the complementary skills needed for success in this position. They enjoy supporting and collaborating with volunteers, take initiative to solve problems, and are committed to delivering high-quality professional development opportunities for TESL Ontario members. Above all, they are resourceful, adaptable, and enthusiastic about contributing to both the professional growth of our members and the strength of our online communities.Required Qualifications<ul><li>College Diploma/University Degree in a relevant field.</li><li>2–5 years of experience in social media management, including content planning, scheduling, and analytics, with a demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop additional skills as needed.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of social media best practices for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Zoom (meetings and webinars), with experience in hosting or managing online events.</li><li>Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and volunteer teams simultaneously.</li><li>Proven ability to work independently and take initiative, while also contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support, guide, and motivate volunteers.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul>Assets<ul><li>Experience in webinar development and professional development planning.</li><li>Knowledge of basic website editing.</li><li>Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, etc.).</li><li>Experience with video editing and producing branded digital content.</li><li>Experience delivering quality sponsor recognition through graphics or video content.</li></ul>How to ApplyTESL Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:operations@teslontario.org" target="_blank">operations@teslontario.org</a>&nbsp;The application deadline is September 24, 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you to all those applying; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.&nbsp; Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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