Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

At Southlake Foundation, we fundraise with one goal in mind — supporting our world-class hospital in delivering leading-edge care to the communities we serve. It is an exciting time for Southlake Regional Health Centre, as we look to become a two site system over the next decade, and create the comprehensive healthcare network our communities deserve. Our donors are our partners, helping us transform lives in York Region, South Simcoe and the northern GTA, one gift at a time.

Our Shared Purpose: Build healthier communities. Shape the future of healthcare.

Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation

Since the inception of Southlake Foundation in 1980, more than $222 million has been raised in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre. Working with members of our communities, volunteers, our Southlake Family and our dedicated donors, Southlake Foundation will continue to support the most urgent needs of our hospital, including things like life-saving medical equipment, infrastructure upgrades and expansions, patient programs and staff education, all for the goal of providing leading edge care for patients and families, close to home. For more information visit: www.southlakefoundation.ca.

About the Events and Community Partnerships Team

The Events and Community Partnerships Team leads the planning and execution of Special Events, supports Community Event partners including VIP Community Events ( revenue >$50K), and delivers the Foundation’s community fundraising activities. The overall revenue for this team exceeds $5 million during Gala years.

Primary Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Events and Community Partnerships is the primary support for the planning, administration and execution of Special Events (Run for Southlake, Golf and Gala) and provides support to community event organizers. With a strong service orientation, as the support hub for all community fundraising and events, the position performs a wide variety of administrative services from complex to routine, ensuring the efficient and professional operation of community fundraising to meet Foundation revenue goals. The role is the support hub for all community fundraising activities.

Skills & Abilities

• University Degree, Diploma or a combination of comparable relevant skills and experience; education in a fundraising or events management program is an asset.
• 2 years relevant experience in fundraising or event management preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Service orientation with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Resourceful, independent and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Advanced organization and planning skills, with an acute attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, diligence and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with donor databases (such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT) an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop and be able to communicate a strong understanding of Southlake’s and the Foundation’s strategic priorities and exemplify Southlake’s shared values:
• Serving with purpose
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Every voice matters
• Courage to think differently.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you must have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
If you have the qualifications, commitment, and passion to join us and raise the bar for healthcare philanthropy in our communities, we would like to hear from you. It is an exciting time to be at Southlake. Southlake Foundation offers a competitive compensation package, including a benefits package that with a defined-benefit pension program. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We also aim to provide flexibility to enable work/life balance (hybrid environment with 3 days in-office per week). If interested, please apply with cover letter, resume that includes a portfolio of work at southlake.ca/careers.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.