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Company: Heart & Stroke

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Who we are

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please .

The opportunity

Reporting to Manager, Program Development – Jump Rope for Heart, the Specialist, Program Development, Jump Rope for Heart plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the program and is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering on program development, executional aspects and central operations, while driving innovation to ensure program success and achievement of annual revenue targets.

Due to the ongoing nature of school-year events and engaging children indirectly through teachers, parents, and guardians, the role of Specialist, Program Development demands a strategic finesse to oversee the continuous enhancement of programming. The position requires an in-depth understanding of program intricacies to lead the tactical execution of plans, communications, promotions, email campaigns, supply chain management and collaboration with the Jump Relationship Specialist team, to support the successful execution of the program. This role also executes website enhancements, including design elements, content development, and regular updates.

(Please note this is a hybrid working role. Candidates must be located in the GTA and be able to travel to the Toronto office when requested.)

How you will make an impact every day

Program Development – Strategic Input

• Provide input into program plans including strategies, tactics, and executional considerations
• Develop contingency plans as necessary to address unforeseen challenges by region and nationally to achieve goals
• Develop innovative ideas for testing so as to reduce costs and drive revenue
• Identify industry best practices for potential integration to test and foster continuous improvement
• Develop comprehensive surveys, reports and conduct effective analyses to inform decision-making and business planning (and contingency implementation, if necessary)
• Partner with Marcomm to develop communications and supports to engage diverse school boards, and communities
• Continuously solicit feedback from internal and external stakeholders to implement program optimizations to support evergreen nature of programing

Program Execution

• Contribute to the development of website vision and digital event experience, including learning and implementing SEO; and lead website executional requirements
• Lead development of bilingual resources, communications, and other tools
• Ensure high-quality, relevant and timely communications with various stakeholders and establish agreed-upon approval process and obtain sign off on plans and communications
• Develop and implement website testing protocols to test and monitor enhancements and improved user experience, collaborating with internal partners
• Assist in delivering and executing digital strategies including paid media and email and lead development and execution of organic social media strategies

Program Operations Support

• Lead the planning and tactical execution of the Jump annual program plans to support the successful delivery of all program targets
• Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to ensure that all project deliverables are met on time, on strategy, and on budget.
• Lead the fulfillment process with the Fundraising Operations team, forecasting, prototyping, write-offs, inventory replenishment, and Jump relationship specialist team communication.
• Provide input into relationship specialist team and volunteer training materials, assist in delivery of training as needed
• Develop and coordinate annual program promotions including promotion prizes, website assets, email communication, rules and regulations, and fulfillment
• Develop essential how-to guides, videos and support aids to enable scalability of program resources for successful execution and support the development of training materials for national webinars and regional training workshops
• Review processes related to execution of programs and identify opportunities to improve or increase efficiency

Administration

• Manage critical paths, including program master timeline, creative development, print and production
• Respond to requests from internal stakeholders, volunteers and donors
• Coordinate and execute weekly correspondence with the jump specialists team, and website partners

Who we need

Experience

• 3-4 years of previous work experience in marketing, communications or fundraising
• Project Management preferred – 1-2 years’ experience
• Program Development and Fundraising experience preferred
• 1+ year of digital strategy and marketing experience would be an asset
• Working knowledge of website development, email, digital and social media
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent experience

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence outcomes
• Superior organizational skills in planning, executing, and completing projects by deadlines
• Self-Motivated, works independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Big picture thinking with absolute attention to detail and follow-through
• Results-driven and metrics-focused with a passion for continuous improvement
• Focused and committed attitude to drive processes and achieve results
• Track record of solid working relationships with teammates and other stakeholders
• Sound judgment, ability to think creatively, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as, presentation skills
• PC Knowledge – Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams

What we offer

At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being.

In addition to a competitive salary, we believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Apply now

If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by January 26, 2024. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. At this time, all interviews are being conducted via phone and/or video call ― we look forward to “virtually” meeting you!

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.

Please note: Heart & Stroke has a vaccination policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless they have a valid exemption. You can view our policy .

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This content is about the Heart & Stroke organization and their commitment to promoting health, saving lives, and enhancing recovery. They are looking for a Specialist, Program Development, Jump Rope for Heart to plan, coordinate, and deliver program development for their Jump Rope for Heart program. The role requires strategic planning, program execution, and program operations support. They are looking for candidates with 3-4 years of work experience in marketing, communications, or fundraising, as well as project management and digital strategy experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the organization fosters a culture of caring and offers a generous paid time-off package and benefits. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada, and the organization has a vaccination policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless they have a valid exemption.
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and a passion for creating high-quality and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop new software products
– Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
– Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand and translate requirements into technical solutions
– Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
– Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues
– Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
– 3+ years of professional software development experience
– Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
– Experience with software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
– Strong problem-solving skills
– Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

If you are a self-driven individual with a passion for software development and a desire to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:17:09 GMT