development officer - fundraising

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government entity in Mississauga is seeking a communications specialist to develop events, evaluate strategies, and supervise staff. The role requires a college diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include health care and group insurance. The position offers a hybrid work environment, and candidates must be organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop events for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes.
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports and website content.
• Publicize activities, workshops, and meetings.
• Supervise professional and support staff.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Plan development projects.
• Act as spokesperson for an organization.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Prepare sports, literary, performance or other contracts
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Due diligence

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits