Job Description

Company Description
At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.
Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world's leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.
Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.
We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.
At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Corporate & Community Partnerships
Reports to: Senior Director, Community Events
Hours: 35 hours
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: December 2, 2025
Closing Date: December 21, 2025
The Coordinator will report to the Senior Director, Community Events and will interact with many internal and external partners to deliver on several key accountabilities, including supporting fundraising initiatives for the Community Events team at PMCF:
Manage Community and Third Party Events

• Actively manage a portfolio of community events supporting fundraising efforts of community volunteers
• Maintain budgets on all events (revenue and expenses)
• Develop critical path, timelines and checklists for events
• Attend events as requested to support registration, volunteers, auction, raffle
• Organize cheque presentations and present thank you speeches at events
• Build websites as needed; maintain websites and provide reports to organizers regularly
• Create collateral materials for events, such as posters and brochures
• Follow the processes for setting up, tracking and closing events
• Partner with teams across the foundation to advance the fundraising impact of our 3rd party event organizers

Manage Partnerships

• Create, steward and grow relationships with 3rd party event organizers
• Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with 3rd party event organizers
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, as well as a multitude of stakeholders, including; participants, team captains, patients, families, sponsors, corporate teams, volunteers, clinics, doctors and hospital staff

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an events or healthcare fundraising function in a fast-paced environment is required
• University degree or college diploma or equivalent working experience
• Willingness to work flexible hours. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Operating & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge in event logistics, understanding the role that philanthropy plays in advancing these activities
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Expert PC skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience working with online fundraising tools, database and social media platforms is essential
• Experience with CRM and AKA Raisin an asset

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to develop and leverage professional working relationships with our 3rd party event organizers
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a busy environment managing multiple 3rd party events
• Ability to play a key role in building a cohesive part of the team
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and composed demeanor especially during stressful periods and events

Additional Information
We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.
At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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