Signature Events Specialist, Regular Full-Time, West Parry Sound Health Centre FOUNDATION
Job No:
202676
Location:
Parry Sound
Signature Events Specialist
West Parry Sound Health Centre FOUNDATION
Job Posting: FDN 2026-76
Regular Full-Time Position
About the Organization
The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation is located in Parry Sound, Ontario, on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay and in the middle of the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, ambitious Signature Events Specialist to grow revenue and event participation through our signature event portfolio. This is a dynamic opportunity to showcase and implement your vision of hybrid event fundraising by building virtual participation and revenue alongside memorable experiences for event attendees and sponsors.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation raises approximately $5 million a year, with more than 65% of our donations from individuals and families who vacation in the West Parry Sound region. We are on a growth trajectory with a clear strategic direction. This presents unique opportunities for a Signature Event Specialist.
Reporting to the CEO, the Signature Event Specialist will work closely with the entire Foundation Team. The desire and ability to balance teamwork while achieving individual goals is essential.
About the Benefits
- $65,000 - $75,000 annually
- Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits.
- Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Hospitals of Ontario Life Insurance Plan Life Insurance and AD&D.
- Hospitals of Ontario Disability Insurance Plan Disability Insurance.
- Development, education, and training opportunities are encouraged and supported by the Foundation. These opportunities will be supported by the Foundation based on budget, availability, and convenience of attendance.
- Wellness program, including an on-site gym.
More About You
In addition to having a University Degree or a community college diploma in a related field, you will also need to have:
- Demonstrated innovative and creative approach to special event planning and implementation
- Excellent organization, planning and time management skills; strong attention to detail
- Project management skills with proven success in engaging critical stakeholders, partnering with the right people to achieve results, meeting deadlines and exceeding goals
- Adaptable and eager for growth and change
- Experience with basic accounting and data management
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate positive relationships.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task while providing consistent, high-quality work.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform work assignments with minimal supervision and good judgment.
- Compelling writing skills with the ability to create and tailor messages to a variety of
- audiences.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience with donor databases for event marketing and management.
- Will be required to attend and support off-site meetings and events in the community.
More About the Opportunity
Overall accountability and responsibility for the annual planning, design and implementation of the Foundation’s signature events to meet gross and net revenue goals.
Working with Signature Events volunteer chairs and committees to create and maintain productive relationships.
Providing expert advice and support for major gift cultivation event strategies and implementation.
Acting as an ambassador for the Foundation and attending events in the region, including those off-site.
There is some opportunity for negotiating a hybrid work model from December to April. In-office and off-site work is required May to November.
Problem Solving:
Ability to prioritize workload and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Exercise judgment in managing competing demands based on an understanding of priorities.
Must be able to work independently, utilizing appropriate resources.
Physical and Working Conditions:
Office environment with multiple demands, distractions, and multi-tasking requirements.
Extended hours of sitting are required with some physical activity.
Prolonged computer use, repetitive actions and eye strain.
Tasks performed and information communicated is often confidential.
Moderate levels of stress due to workload, multi-tasking, and changing priorities.
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
We thank all applicants who apply, but advise only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only.
We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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