Bilingual Partner Development and Outreach Specialist (Northern Ontario)

Up With Women; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Bilingual Partner Development and Outreach Specialist based in Northern Ontario. The role involves building relationships with community partners, conducting outreach activities, and delivering presentations in both French and English. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience in relationship building and the social services sector. This position offers a salary range of $56,000 to $61,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental)

Health Spending Account

Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, DDD)

Birthday off

Internal psychosocial resources

One‑on‑one coaching

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of successful relationship building or community outreach experience.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual in English and French.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies.
• Deliver presentations to community partners.
• Monitor program processes for service delivery.

Skills

Relationship building

Community outreach

Bilingual communication (French and English)

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual Partner Development and Outreach Specialist (Northern Ontario)

Up With Women / Exponenti’elles “UWW/EXP” is a national charity dedicated to helping women and gender diverse individuals experiencing low income build a sustainable pathway out of poverty and realize their full potential. Its services are offered in the official languages of English and French across five provinces.

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Partnership Development and Outreach, the Specialist will build and maintain trusting relationships with community partners to generate program applicants and meet outreach targets for UWW/EXP’s services in Northern Ontario, including Timmins, North Bay, Sudbury and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

• Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental)
• Health Spending Account
• Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, DDD)
• Peace of Mind plan (prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
• Birthday off
• Internal psychosocial resources
• One‑on‑one coaching as available
• Positive and innovative office culture grounded in humanity, integrity, humour and results

Salary

Expected hiring salary range: $56,000 – $61,000.

Why You Are a Good Fit

• Passionate about gender equity and poverty reduction
• Self‑starter with front‑facing experience supporting diverse clients in the social services sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork, partnership and trauma‑informed practice
• Bilingual in French and English (both written and spoken)
• Personal vehicle and valid driver’s licence required

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain new and existing partnerships with community agencies and service organizations in Northern Ontario
• Prospect new relationships through cold‑calling, email campaigns, social media tools and other prospecting techniques
• Deliver informative and engaging presentations to community partners virtually or in person
• Assist in spreading brand awareness through lead generation activities, program events, job fairs, community education efforts and marketing campaigns
• Plan, organize and help secure guest speakers for presentations
• Monitor implementation of program processes and policies for high‑quality service delivery and continuous quality improvement
• Maintain partner records in Salesforce and conduct regular data reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Run reports on key performance indicators and outcomes, and support program teams in understanding the outcomes of partner development and outreach activities for program planning
• Support the management team in resolving issues and responding to sensitive inquiries and concerns from referral partners
• Other duties as assigned

  Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of successful value/benefit propagation, relationship building or community outreach experience with a proven track record
  • Results‑driven with demonstrated ability to meet performance by deadlines
  • Experience with the prospecting process and the sales/partner development cycle
  • Strong expertise in client and community service with an orientation toward innovation and collaboration
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated, self‑driven, strategic thinker with strong analytical and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  <>Demonstrated sensitivity, relatability and emotional intelligence, with understanding of barriers faced by diverse community members including people with disabilities, LGBTQ, low‑income and racialised groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce (or other CRM) and project management software
• Perfectly bilingual French and English (both written and spoken)
• Must possess a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s licence

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience of poverty and intersecting barriers is an asset

Location

Based in Northern Ontario with responsibilities across Timmins, North Bay, Sudbury and surrounding regions.

Benefits (French)

Régime de soins de santé (paramédicaux et dentaires), compte de dépenses de santé, assurance collective (vie, vie des personnes à charge, MMA), régime de tranquillité d’esprit,é d’anniversaire, ressources psychosociales internes et culture d’entreprise positive et novatrice.

Salary (French)

Echelle salariale d’embauche : $56,000 – $61,000.

Profil Recherché (French)

Vous partagez notre passion pour l’équité des genres et la réduction de la pauvreté, vous êtes autonome et vous avez une expérience de première ligne dans le soutien à une clientèle diversifiée du secteur des services sociaux.

VOS RESPONSABILITÉS (French)

Développement de partenariats, exécution d’activités clés du programme, mise à jour des dossiers des partenaires sur Salesforce, coordination des interactions internes et soutien aux équipes de programme.

VOS COMPÉTENCES (French)

4+ ans d’expérience réussie, orientation résultats, expertise en service à la clientèle, communication exceptionnelle, motivation élevée, adaptabilité, maîtrise du français et anglais, permis de conduire valide, véhicule personnel.

Atouts (French)

Expérience vécue de la pauvreté et des obstacles associés.

EEO Statement

UWW/EXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.