Officer, Special Events and Community Partnerships

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in Hamilton is looking for an Officer, Special Events & Community Partnerships to support fundraising activities and manage events. The role involves planning logistics, recruiting volunteers, and ensuring successful event execution. Candidates should have a degree or diploma, a minimum of 3 years in event planning, and strong communication skills. This full-time position allows for hybrid work, emphasizing teamwork and a commitment to community health. Apply with your resume and cover letter by January 30, 2026.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development budget

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in special event planning and fundraising.
• Proven track record of recruiting and retaining event participant fundraisers and sponsors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned portfolio of signature and special events with revenue targets.
• Lead the execution of signature events including Purse Bingo and Mental Health Morning.
• Coordinate and train volunteers and staff for event execution.

Skills

Event planning

Multi-tasking

Fundraising

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Overview

Position: Officer, Special Events and Community Partnerships

Reports to: Manager, Special Events and Community Partnerships

Direct Reports: None

Position Type: Full-time, Contract, 18-Months

Position Status: Parental Leave

Posting Date: December 15, 2025

Closing Date: January 30, 2026

Salary: $58,500 - $68,700 annually (hiring range)

Workplace Location: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, 224 James Street South, Hamilton, ON

Hybrid Work Model – 3 days on site required

About St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation:

At St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, we’re dedicated to raising funds to support the highest priority needs of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – an academic health sciences centre committed to exceptional patient care, research and the education and training of healthcare professionals.

A leader in healthcare philanthropy in our region, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is accredited through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program which recognizes excellence in fundraising, financial accountability and transparency, governance, volunteer involvement and staff management.

As a Foundation team, we work closely with grateful patients, individuals, corporations and foundations, healthcare professionals and research teams at the Hospital to raise and steward funds for vital equipment needs, to help renovate patient care areas at the Hospital, and fund research studies that will inform the future of care.

At St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, we care about our culture. We believe the talent of our team is our greatest strength, and we are better when we work together. We believe in acting with integrity and kindness and we believe in supporting our employees as people. Our work is meaningful and so are we, and we are building and strengthening a culture of teamwork where the balance of work and life is respected and where we encourage and support one another as individuals.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton is looking for an Officer, Special Events & Community Partnerships to join our team of dedicated, caring and mission-focused professionals who are committed to working together to empower healthcare in our community and are proud to support St. Joseph’s inspiring mission of Unstoppable Compassion. Read more about us here: https://www.stjoesfoundation.ca/

Core Function: The Officer, Special Events and Community Partnerships plays an integral role in advancing the mission of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation. The Officer will support key fundraising activities and be responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of signature and special events with corresponding revenue targets. This will be achieved through the management of relationships and the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donations, gifts in kind, sponsorship, ticket sales and additional revenue generating opportunities. In addition to managing their assigned events, the Officer will also assist the Special Events & Community Partnerships Team by supporting the execution of other events as required. This person will also provide logistical support to ensure all events are carefully planned and expertly executed.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to do meaningful work that generates unstoppable impact at our Hospital
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
• Competitive hiring range, commensurate with experience
• A defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work
• Access to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Wellness, Employee Discount, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Commitment to Professional Development including an annual budget for each employee
• Discounted on-site parking

Key Accountabilities:

• In collaboration with the Special Events and Community Partnerships team, the Officer will: Lead the execution of signature events and a series of other events and activities in support of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, with specific responsibilities related to Purse Bingo, A Mental Health Morning and the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women.
• In addition to achieving their revenue generation and fundraising goals, the Officer will also be responsible for the planning, logistics and execution of their assigned events
• Contribute to the success of each event in our portfolio by recruiting teams, sponsors or other contributors or offering logistical or on-site support as required
• Manage the expenses of assigned events
• Liaise with volunteer committees, Hospital staff and Foundation and Hospital Board members where appropriate
• Coordinate and train volunteers and Foundation staff in preparation for event execution
• Effectively utilize our database (Raiser’s Edge) as the primary tool to generate invitation lists, code attendance at events, record sponsorship information and record other relevant relationship management information
• Work collaboratively with the finance, development, annual giving and communications teams at the Foundation
• Other duties as assigned according to the needs of the events team and the Foundation team

Skills Required:

• University degree or college diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in special event planning, execution and fundraising
• Proven track record of recruiting and retaining event participant fundraisers and sponsors
• Exceptional ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter who is motivated to learn and grow
• Understanding of, and ability to, work in an event fundraising environment, that is cyclical in nature, which can be high-pressure and at times hectic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and staff
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to understand and support virtual event IT requirements
• Commitment to providing an exceptional donor service and event participant experience
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software is an asset
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
• As is the nature of special events, occasional evening and weekend work may be required

Application Procedure

If this role interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line Officer, Special Events & Community Partnerships to [e-mail] by Friday January 30, 2026.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to reduce barriers and support accessibility and as such, we will accommodate any needs set out under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.