Corporate Partnerships, Senior Specialist

Canadian Cancer Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Family sick time

Health insurance

Job summary

Canadian Cancer Society is seeking a Senior Specialist for Corporate Partnerships in Vancouver. You will manage corporate partnerships, onboard new partners, and drive revenue through effective relationship management and program execution.

The role requires minimum four years in related roles, experience with partnerships over $35,000, and proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce. Hybrid work in Vancouver with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in marketing, business development or corporate fundraising roles or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing partnerships or gifts over $35,000.
• CRM experience, Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire increased commitments from corporate partners through strong relationship management and ongoing updates.
• Grow value of existing partnerships in the Western Region.
• Execute partnership deliverables and onboarding for CCS corporate partners.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support renewal strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop local, regional, and national opportunities.
• Manage partner programs with proactive cultivation and stewardship.

Skills

Partnership management

CRM Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships, Senior Specialist

Vacancies: This posting is for (1)current vacancy.

Location: Vancouver, BC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: https://cancer.ca/en/contact-us)

Work Model:Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band:5 ($56,000 - $64,500 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way.

MAKING AN IMPACT

Canadian Cancer Society’s Corporate Partnerships team has the privilege of ensuring the flawless onboarding, management and execution of partnerships with select fortune 500 companies in Canada. Partnering with top corporations who share Canadian Cancer Society’s vision to champion world leading outcomes in cancer prevention, treatment and support through sponsorships, cause marketing, philanthropy and employee engagement is the focus of this revenue generating department.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Revenue and Relationship Management

• Inspire increased commitments from corporate partners through flawless relationship management, extensive partner knowledge, and the proactive sharing of meaningful CCS updates and opportunities.
• Engage, inspire and grow the value of current corporate partnerships in the Western Region.
• Execution of existing corporate partnerships/relationships deliverables
• Ensure best-in-class onboarding and stewardship for all CCS corporate partners
• Work in partnership with Relationship Managers and other internal stakeholders to help build and execute local, regional, and national corporate opportunities.
• Seamless management and execution of corporate partner programs including proactive and regular cultivation and stewardship with key partner relationships.
• Ensure a high level of communication with external and internal stakeholders; proactively flagging opportunities for optimization (e.g. Campaign metrics in real time) to the Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships.
• Work with stakeholders, ensure all partnership deliverables are fulfilled, collected, prepared, and presented in post campaign reports.
• Responsible for impeccable record keeping in the organization’s CRM system to enable successful relationship management including partner renewal strategies.

Support Corporate Partnerships New Business Development Targets

• Actively review partners in portfolio to identify potential “new channel” opportunities for current partners and bring forward recommendations to Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships.
• Recommend to People Leader new prospective corporate partners specifically in the Western Region to drive CCS’s mission forward and contribute to revenue targets
• Manage a prospect pipeline within the organization’s CRM system.
• Provide support to the prospecting efforts of the Senior Manager, New Business Development, Corporate Partnerships

Advance CCS Values and Operational Excellence

• Follow all guidelines established by national leadership including Marketing, Communications, Digital Support, Finance, Team People, IT, and others.
• Maintains relationship data for partners in CRM database (Salesforce).
• Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated success in a marketing, business development and/or corporate fundraising role and/or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing partnerships or gifts in excess of $35,000.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of corporate partnerships, including cause marketing, sponsorship, employee engagement, corporate philanthropy and gift-in-kind programs.
• Experience using CRM systems – Working knowledge of Salesforce is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel within Canada and a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of regular office hours.
• English is required; French/Bilingualism (French /English) is an asset due to the organization’s nationwideoperations.
• Others may apply

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

CCS provides impactful opportunities to transform the lives of Canadians affected by cancer. We are devoted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse experiences and skills, encouraging all qualified candidates to join us. Our inspiring culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change:

COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave, family sick time, and health insurance—and a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a meaningful impact daily.

COME AS YOU ARE

At CCS, we celebrate individuality and the strength of diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that empowers everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization. Together, we unite Canadians to shape the future of cancer care.