Signature Events Specialist

West Parry Sound Health Centre FOUNDATION

Job Posting: FDN 2026-76

Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation 

is located in

 Parry Sound, Ontario, on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay and in the middle of the 

Georgian Bay 

Mnidoo

 

Gamii

 Biosphere

.    

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious Signature Events Specialist to grow revenue and event participation through our signature event portfolio.

  This is a dynamic opportunity to 

showcase

 and implement your vision of hybrid event fundraising by building virtual participation and revenue alongside memorable experiences for event attendees and sponsors

.  

 

The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation raises approximately $5 million a year, with more than 65% of our donations from individuals and families who vacation in the West Parry Sound region

.  

We are on a growth trajectory with a clear strategic direction

.  

This presents unique opportunities for a Signature Event Specialist. 

 

Reporting to the CEO, the Signature Event Specialist will work closely with the entire Foundation Team. The desire and ability to balance teamwork while achieving individual goals is essential. 

 

 

About the Benefits

• $65,000 - $75,000 annually

• Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits.

• Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

• Hospitals of Ontario Life Insurance Plan Life Insurance and AD&D.

• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Insurance Plan Disability Insurance.

• Development, education, and training opportunities are encouraged and supported by the Foundation. These opportunities will be supported by the Foundation based on budget, availability, and convenience of attendance.

• Wellness program, including an on-site gym.

More About You

In addition to having a University Degree or a community college diploma in a related field, y ou will also need to have:

• Demonstrated innovative and creative approach to special event planning and implementation

• Excellent organization,

  planning

   and time management skills; strong attention to detail

• P

  roject management skills with proven success in engaging critical stakeholders, partnering with the right people to achieve results, meeting 

  deadlines

   and exceeding goals

• Adaptable and

  eager for

   growth and change

• Experience with basic accounting and data management

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.

• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to

  facilitate

   positive relationships.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task while providing consistent, high-quality work.

• Ability to

  maintain

   strict confidentiality.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to perform work assignments with minimal supervision and good judgment.

• Compelling writing skills with the ability to create and tailor messages to a variety of

• audiences

  .

• Demonstrated

  proficiency

   in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

   Experience with donor databases for event marketing and management.

• Will be

  required

   to attend and support off-site meetings and events in the community.

More About the Opportunity

Overall accountability and responsibility for the annual planning,

design

 and implementation of the Foundation’s signature events to meet gross and net revenue goals.

 

Working with Signature 

Events

volunteer chairs and committees to create and 

maintain

 productive relationships. 

 

Providing expert advice and support for major gift 

cultivation

 event strategies and implementation.

 

Acting as an ambassador for the Foundation and attend

ing

events in the region, including those off-site.

 

 

There is some opportunity for negotiating a hybrid work model from December to April. In-office and off-site work is required May to November.

 

Problem Solving:

 

Ability to prioritize workload and perform tasks with minimum supervision. 

 

Exercise judgment in managing competing demands based on an understanding of priorities. 

 

Must be able to work independently,

utilizing

 

appropriate resources

.

 

Physical and Working Conditions:

 

Office environment with multiple demands, distractions, and multi-tasking requirements.

 

Extended hours of sitting are

required

 

with

 some physical activity.

 

Prolonged computer use, repetitive 

actions

 and eye strain.

 

Tasks performed and information communicated 

is

 often confidential. 

 

Moderate levels of stress due to workload, multi-tasking, and changing priorities.

 

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

We thank all applicants who apply, but advise only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only.

We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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