Job Description

Posting Template

Posting Template

Position Title Manager, Advancement Services
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study.
• A minimum five (5) years\' experience in a related field including experience in budgeting, business planning, and day-to-day management of professional resources and employees.
• Proven high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Effective internal and external relationship management
• Strong knowledge base of all aspects of fundraising with a strong emphasis on developing donor relationships.
• Experience with or knowledge of donor research tools and methods
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Excellent organizational skills, strong project management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and think critically.
• Experience with grant proposal writing and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required

A combination of education, experience, and training acceptable to the college will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Fund Raising Executive designation is preferred.
• Experience with donor/relationship management software to track donors, establish goals, and generate reports.

Department Advancement


is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our College community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

The Advancement Services Department at Keyano College oversees all fundraising strategies and external relations programs as well as alumni, government, and community relations activities. The department works with a wide range of stakeholders and donors and implements programs that elicit support from all constituencies including government, business, alumni and the community-at-large. The departmental objectives support the College\'s Vision and Mission, and Investment Management Agreement. This includes the administration of capital and annual fund-raising campaigns and major gift programs, communications, marketing, public relations, government relations, community relations, stakeholder relations and alumni affairs.

Keyano College is currently seeking a Manager, Advancement. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Strategy & Business Transformation, this position exists to manage the overall function and day to day running of the Advancement Services department. The Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the department, overseeing the administration, financial accountability and donor relations. The Manager also set the tone, manages staff, oversees all projects within the department, collaborates with other peers through the College and the Executive, and provides direction to the staff and the related projects.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

What your expertise will be needed for:

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining an annual strategic plan to achieve the fundraising goals of the college including establishing a portfolio of prospective donors.
• Develop fundraising strategies
• Identify funding opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships
• Manage funding campaigns and events

What we offer\xe2\x80\xa6

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Generous defined benefit pension plan though LAPP (#7 in top 100 pension funds in Canada) that starts on day 1 of your employment. Keyano College matches your contribution plus 1% so you get to enjoy schedule free life a few years earlier.
• Not only do we get the breathtaking views and immediate access to nature where we work, live and play but we get paid extra too - this position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.

• This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval, however the nature around us isn\'t going anywhere.
• Professional training and development is provided for all employees and eligibility is renewed annually.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years (yes, that is an extra week off you do not need to use your vacation time to cover).
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary, although we hope your family would never need to access it, we want to ensure we can support your loved ones in times of need.
• Paid sick days for any time you may not feel your best and need some rest.

Oh and that is not all - we offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Advertised Salary Salary is competitive and includes an attractive health and benefits package.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 12/01/2023
Close Date 01/12/2024
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-2
• 2-4
• 4-6
• 6+
• * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Keyano College