Senior Specialist, Program Development, Community Programs

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, 2S LGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with 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 visit our website.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about building innovative fundraising programs that make a real impact in communities across Canada? Join Heart & Stroke as our Senior Specialist, Program Development (Community Programs) and help shape the future of Fundraise Your Way, Social Fundraising, and Giving in Memory.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of planning, coordinating, and delivering national community fundraising initiatives.

This is a complex, fast-paced role for someone who excels at balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment where creativity and resourcefulness are key. You’ll bring creative solutions, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement to help us achieve ambitious annual revenue targets and deliver meaningful donor experiences.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to programs that empower individuals to support Heart & Stroke in ways that matter most to them, we want to hear from you. Join us and help inspire action, foster creativity, and deliver results through fundraising experiences that reflect each participant’s passion and commitment.

(Please note H&S offers hybrid option. Candidates can work from anywhere in Canada)

How you will make an impact every day

Program Development – Strategic Input

• Provide input to program plans, including strategies, tactics and executional considerations
• Develop contingency plans as necessary to achieve goals
• Plan and execute pre-defined components of the program
• Develop innovative ideas for testing to reduce costs and drive revenue
• Identify best practices in the industry that could be tested and integrated into the programs
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the target market and other stakeholders
• Execute surveys and research requirements
• Provide reports and conduct effective analyses to inform decision‑making and business planning (and contingency implementation, if necessary)
• Review processes and investigate efficiencies to support current and future business needs

Program Execution

Program Operations Support

Work with Fundraising Operations to review processes related to the execution of programs and identify opportunities to improve or increase efficiency

Administration

Who we need

Education

Experience

Skills

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 December 31, 2025. 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!

Accommodation

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.

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