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Manager, Donor Experience Strategy and Design

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

$114,800–$135,100 / year

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Sep 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week

Job summary

The manager will lead service design and experience transformation initiatives to improve donor satisfaction, retention, and donation frequency. They are responsible for developing organization-wide donor experience strategies and creating business cases for investments in innovative tools and platforms.

Job details

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence at our Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) or Toronto (67 College Street) site office. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. Job posting ID: 9187 Employment status: Temporary full-timePosition's anticipated end date: 2028-02-24 Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - $135,100 Application deadline: 2026-09-21 This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Application requirements: Your up-to-date resume. Job specific cover letter. We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process. Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page. Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. About the role Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Manager, Donor Experience and Strategy Design to join our dynamic Insight and Donor Experience team in our Donor Experience and Corporate Reputation (DECR) division. The Insights and Donor Experience team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing data driven insights into our donor base, critical to supporting our growth initiatives. As Manager, Donor Experience Strategy and Design, you will shape integrated strategies that improve every stage of the donor journey. You will lead service design and experience transformation initiatives, using donor insights and performance data to strengthen satisfaction, retention and donation frequency. This role will suit a collaborative, strategic leader who enjoys turning complex insights into practical improvements and aligning teams around a shared vision.Formula for success Using your expertise in human-centred design, you will map donor journeys, identify the moments that matter and design improvements that build donor loyalty and lifetime value. Drawing on strong strategic and business skills, you will develop organization-wide donor experience strategies and compelling business cases for investments in innovative tools, platforms and services. Through collaborative leadership, you will bring teams together across functions and regions to deliver consistent, donor-centred experiences across channels. Applying your analytical abilities, you will translate donor insights and emerging trends into practical initiatives that improve satisfaction, retention and donation frequency. With a focus on measurable results, you will guide the development of performance indicators, dashboards and executive reporting that demonstrate impact and return on investment. Desired education and skills A university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Service Design, or a related field is required. A master’s degree in business, design strategy, innovation, or related field is preferred. Relevant professional certification in areas such as customer experience, behavioural science, design thinking, UX/CX, or project management are considered an asset. Proficiency with collaborative design and project management tools such as Figma, Figjam, and Monday.com Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in customer experience strategy, service design, or marketing strategy. Deep knowledge of customer experience principles, human-centered design with a strong understanding of service design methodologies, and journey mapping tools. Demonstrated success leading transformation or experience innovation initiatives. Experience with change management, agile methodologies, and experience platforms. Leadership experience with cross-functional teams and direct reports, with the ability to build alignment and influence across a matrixed organization. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and creating clarity and structure in complex or undefined spaces. Strong storytelling skills, with the advanced ability to analyze and translate insights into strategic initiatives. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. What we offer you Payment in lieu of vacation Annual performance award up to 10% Payment in lieu of benefits Defined benefit pension plan Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources What you can expect This role will work in a hybrid environment, with requirements to be onsite at our Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) or Toronto (67 College Street) site office location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. You will work Monday to Friday, 37/5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day. You may be required to travel quarterly for this role, and as required. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play. Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us. #LI-HYBRID #LI-TM1 #LI-Ontario #INDCBS

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in Business, Marketing, or Service Design, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in customer experience or marketing strategy. Proficiency in human-centered design, journey mapping, and collaborative project management tools like Figma and Monday.com is required.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan • Employee discounts • Wellness program • Professional resources • Payment in lieu of vacation • Payment in lieu of benefits • Annual performance award