Community Business Development Specialist

WS Audiology; Burlington; Remote; CAD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hearing aid company in Burlington, ON seeks a Community Business Development Specialist to expand local partnerships and support healthcare-focused initiatives. The role involves significant travel and collaboration with community organizations to enhance brand awareness. Ideal candidates have business development experience and strong interpersonal skills. Salary range is $68,000 to $70,000 plus benefits and a $500 monthly car allowance.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Employer-paid benefits

RRSP matching program

Education assistance

Mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development, sales, or event planning.
• Experience in healthcare outreach and public health partnerships preferred.
• Strong event planning and execution with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Research and secure community engagement opportunities.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with local organizations.
• Organize and participate in health fairs and community events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Overview

WSAudiology is a global leader in the hearing aid industry. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

Part of WSAudiology group, HearCanada bolsters a world-class team of hearing care professionals who share a passion for providing Wonderful Sound for All. Our teams are passionate about providing an exceptional client experience through their hearing journey, going above and beyond to provide relevant and meaningful solutions.

We’re adding a Full-Time, Community Business Development Specialist – Greenfields (called "Community Based Marketing Specialist" internally) to our growing team in Burlington, ON.

What it’s all about

Reporting to the Community Marketing Manager, the Community Partnership Specialist will play a vital role in expanding our reach within our diverse centre communities, increasing awareness, and fostering trust.

This role will involve national travel, including air travel, to support new (“Greenfield”) HearCANADA clinics with local partnership development and event planning and execution with the goal of driving brand awareness and lasting community partnerships. In this role, you will develop local partnerships, lead healthcare-focused activations, and serve as a connector between our services and the people who need them most. Your ability to build strong relationships, source and secure opportunities that support the growth of our Greenfield centres and communicate our mission will be essential to success.

This is an ideal position for someone with a passion for networking, coordinating and attending community events and fostering strong relationships with HearCANADA Centres and local partners.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary range $68,000 to $70,000 plus $500 monthly car allowance and annual bonus entitlement
• Employer-paid benefits that start on your first day
• RRSP employer matching program
• Education assistance program and ongoing mentorship + professional development opportunities
• A culture that promotes inclusivity and a shared passion in making a positive impact in our community

What you will do:

• Community Engagement & Outreach: research and secure opportunities for your centres, support with planning, preparation and execution of booked initiatives, build and maintain trusted relationships with local health organizations, community groups, clinics, advocacy networks, and other stakeholders to connect individuals with our services.
• Local Partnerships: Identify and develop strategic partnerships with nonprofits, healthcare providers, community leaders, and institutions to expand reach and build long-term collaboration.
• Coordination: Work with the Community Based Marketing Manager to develop and execute CBM activities with local Greenfield Teams. Track all events across the Region, utilize internal metrics to evaluate the performance of all initiatives and provide regular status updates to the Divisional Sales Director, Greenfields.
• Event Activation: Organize and participate in local health fairs, wellness events, resource hubs, networking events and community initiatives to educate the public, promote our services, and increase access.
• Health Equity Focus: Champion culturally sensitive, inclusive, and equity-focused approaches to community outreach and marketing.
• Local Insights: Collect feedback and insights from the field to help shape marketing strategies and identify new opportunities for outreach.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Community Based Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams (e.g. clinical, comms, digital) to align messaging, measure impact, and support local goals.
• Travel: Frequent travel within Ontario will be required, some national travel can be expected to activate local initiatives and build on-the-ground relationships (65-75% travel).

What we are looking for:

Education/Certifications/Experience:

• 3+ years in business development, sales, event planning
• Experience in healthcare outreach, public health partnerships, and/or field marketing is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience planning and executing events and/or outreach campaigns with measurable impact.
• Experience in the seniors’ market, health or hearing care industry would be considered a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities:

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship building, and communication skills, especially across diverse audiences.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to relationship-building and problem-solving
• Technical acumen with experience adopting and leveraging tools including MS Office Suite, Martech, and Project Management tools; experience with tools like Microsoft Dynamics (or other CRMs), would be a definite asset.

Other:

• Ability to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend events will be required).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• Willingness to participate in extensive travel across Ontario and to participate in some national travel as required.
• This is a remote position which requires over 70% in field

HearCANADA is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.