About the role

Community Development Specialist fostering partnerships for financial literacy in Canadian communities. Engaging with organizations through webinars and workshops to support those in need of financial resources.

Responsibilities

Identify organizations to develop new, mutually beneficial partnerships through community engagement, networking, and offering paid webinars and workshops.
Use investigative skills to identify prospective contacts and develop compelling messages to inspire interest.
Nurture and maintain partner relationships through strong onboarding practices, educational support, delivering impact reporting, and developing stakeholder awareness.
Identify potential sponsorship ideas that meet the needs and impact goals of existing partners, referring high-potential sponsors to the Corporate & Community Relations Manager.
Contribute to establishing a strong reputation in communities and helping those in need of financial support learn about available resources.

Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in communications or education, is an asset.
Three to five years of experience in finance, business development, and education.
Entrepreneurial mindset and a well-developed professional relationship-building skill set.
Ability to manage a portfolio of corporate relationships with a high degree of confidence.
Ability to build and manage their own client pipelines.
Dynamic presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills, with the ability to engage audiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and address and resolve concerns or objections.
Media experience is an asset.
Understanding of consumer credit and personal money management concepts.
Empathy and a genuine desire to work as part of a team and help people.
Positive, can-do attitude and a solution-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to change and work well under pressure.
Strong organizational abilities, including the ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in CRM applications and usage.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Fluency in both English and French is required.
Successful candidates will be required to complete the Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF) certification program within one year of their start date in the role.

Three weeks vacation to start, plus 3 CCS days to use at your discretion and 6 Sick/Personal Days each year.
A comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including prescription coverage, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, a Health Spending Account, and a Wellness Spending Account.
A long-term savings program with employer matching (up to 5% in the first 5 years of employment, with increases upon completion of 5, 10, and 15 years).
Educational reimbursements (up to $2,500/year).
Roles which require a team member to speak both French and English will qualify for a Bilingual Credit, valued at $800 annually and paid on a prorated bi-weekly basis.
The opportunity to participate in our two-level employee development program and supplemental mentoring relationships.
Celebration of personal and organizational milestones, including a paid day off when moving or getting married, as well as gifts for important events like having a child or celebrating a milestone service anniversary.
Employee and family assistance program that offers counselling support as well as a wide variety of support resources.