Social Impact & Partnerships Consultant

The Co-operators Group; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-operators Group in Canada is seeking a Sustainability & Citizenship Consultant to lead social impact initiatives within a hybrid work structure. The role focuses on managing partnerships, reporting outcomes, and aligning programs with strategic goals.

A strong communicator will guide internal and external stakeholders to maximize community impact. This temporary full-time position requires a degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in the social impact sector, with

Qualifications

• University degree in business, non-profit management, sustainability or related Social Sciences.
• 3-5 years of experience in social impact, non-profit management, charities, program and partnership development.
• Strong partnership-building skills and ability to build trust with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of the social impact sector in Canada (non-profits, charities).
• Solid knowledge of co-operative philosophy, values and sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to the community and active volunteerism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with community organizations and internal partners in support of Co-operators social impact framework.
• Supports planning and coordination of internal Citizenship-related partnerships and initiatives across the organization.
• Engages employees across the organization through community initiatives, volunteering, and employee-led committees.
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of programs and partnerships to assess progress towards business goals and desired social impact.
• Coordinates community giving-related data collection and reporting for Co-operators Integrated Annual Report and external certifications, such as the Imagine Canada PRISM Certification.
• Conducts research, scans best practices and trends in the social impact sector, and engages partners in strategic learning to support program and partnership development.
• Supports AVP, Citizenship in communicating about Citizenship programs, priorities and impact to external and internal audiences.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency of Citizenship work processes.
• Contributes to the development of annual department plans towards achievement of department objectives and standards.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Influence/change management

Education

University degree in business/non-profit/sustainability

Job description

The Co-operators Group in Canada is seeking a Sustainability & Citizenship Consultant to lead social impact initiatives within a hybrid work structure. The role focuses on managing partnerships, reporting outcomes, and aligning programs with strategic goals.

A strong communicator will guide internal and external stakeholders to maximize community impact. This temporary full-time position requires a degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in the social impact sector, with