Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current

Location: Toronto, ON (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: https://cancer.ca/en/contact-us)

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 3 ($50,000 - $55,000 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way

MAKING AN IMPACTThe Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships plays an important role in supporting partnerships with businesses across the country that help fund breakthrough research, deliver trusted information, and support people affected by cancer. Working closely with Relationship Managers and internal teams, this role supports the coordination of partner stewardship, recognition, fulfilment, and revenue tracking across cash and in‑kind partnerships, employee giving programs, and cause marketing initiatives. The Coordinator helps ensure partner commitments are delivered smoothly, accurately, and on time

As a member of a collaborative, national Corporate Partnerships team, the Coordinator also contributes to new business development by supporting prospect research, preparing materials for prospective partner meetings, and identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow relationships. This role works cross‑functionally with marketing, communications, events, brand, and finance teams, contributes to shared tools and CRM best practices, and helps uphold CCS’s commitment to equity, belonging, and respect. It is a great opportunity to build meaningful experience in partnership coordination while contributing to work that makes a real difference in the lives of people across Canada.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

1. Revenue and Relationship Management (60%)

• Assist with the coordination of stewardship, recognition and fulfillment activities for a portfolio of corporate partners, including in-kind and cash partnerships, employee giving, and cause marketing initiatives.
• Support Key Relationship Managers by managing logistics related to partner deliverables (e.g., in-kind product distribution, prize fulfillment, ticket allocations, voucher tracking, recognition plaques, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date partners, revenue and opportunity records in Salesforce, ensuring CRM accuracy.
• Track incoming revenue (including the requesting and monitoring of invoices and payments), in-kind contributions and donations in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely processing, reconciliation and reporting.
• Attend and participate in select local events (CCS hosted and Corporate Partner hosted), including the coordinating of pre-event logistics as required.
• Assist with reporting and analysis by creating and pulling Salesforce reports and tracking key partnership KPIs, including revenue performance and fulfillment status.
• Assist with the required preparation for corporate partner meetings and calls (in-person and virtual)
• Support cross-functional collaboration to align partner deliverables and activation opportunities.
• Handle partner data appropriately (privacy/confidentiality), ensuring brand/creative approvals, and managing reputational risk items/escalations.
• On-site partner servicing expectations: run-of-show support, signage/brand placement checks, photo capture coordination, partner hosting, etc.
• Owning timelines/workbacks for partner deliverables, setting reminders, tracking dependencies, and escalating blockers proactively.
• Drafting routine partner communications

2. Support Corporate Partnerships New Business Development Targets (20%)

• Support with the required preparation for prospective partner meetings and calls (in-person and virtual) including liaising with cross-departmental stakeholders as required(e.g. Prospect Research, Health Policy, Communications etc.) to gather relevant presentation materials and support documents.
• Provide prospecting assistance to Corporate Partnerships colleagues.
• Provide research assistance on current corporate partners to help identify “new channel” revenue opportunities.

3. Contribute to a strong Corporate Partnerships and CCS team by positively contributing to CCS Values and Operations (20%)

• Follows all guidelines established by national leadership including Marketing, Communications, Digital Support, Finance, Team People, IT and others.
• Maintains relationship data for select partners as required in CRM database (Salesforce).
• Foster a working environment that highlights the talents and strengths of each team member, acknowledging and celebrating successes.
• Actively contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.
• Maintain and update shared tools and resources, including the Corporate Programs Hub and relevant SharePoint folders, ensuring information is current and accessible.
• Coordinate the monthly social media request calendar/tracker for corporate partners, issuing reminders to internal stakeholders fortimelysubmission of partner posts.
• Participate as a Salesforce Super User, staying informed on system updates, adhering to CRM best practices and supporting data quality.
• Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion , belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related field with 2-3 years of experience in administration and/or corporate customer service; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience supporting sponsorships, cause marketing, employee giving, or donor stewardship/fulfillment workflows.
• Experience working cross-functionally (marketing/communications/finance/events) and coordinating approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple timelines/workbacks across stakeholders; strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience using CRM systems – working knowledge of Salesforce is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required
• Experience with invoicing processes, payment follow-up, reconciliation, PO/invoice systems, and basic revenue reporting.
• Professional business writing for partner emails, briefing notes, and internal documentation.
• Data entry standards, report/dashboard pulling, opportunity management support, and data quality practices (duplicates, naming conventions).
• Supporting partner events/activations, vendor coordination, and run-of-show support.
• Knowledge of charitable fundraising practices and donor stewardship standards
• Ability to work on occasional evenings/weekends and attend local events.
• English is required, French/Bilingualism (French /English)is an asset due to the organization’s nation wide operations.
• Others may apply

*For roles based in Quebec, French is required. Knowledge of another language may be required depending on job responsibilities and business needs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

CCS provides impactful opportunities to transform the lives of Canadians affected by cancer. We are devoted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse experiences and skills, encouraging all qualified candidates to join us. Our inspiring culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change:

COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave, family sick time, and health insurance—and a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a meaningful impact daily.

COME AS YOU ARE

At CCS, we celebrate individuality and the strength of diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that empowers everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization. Together, we unite Canadians to shape the future of cancer care.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by September 28, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OTHER INFORMATION:

CCS is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

Privacy Disclosure

We collect your personal information through forms, by phone or in person to evaluate your candidacy for the role(s) you have applied for, to contact you regarding your candidacy, and to generate anonymized recruitment-related reports. If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file. We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law. We may contact you by mail, email, phone or text. You can exercise your right to access your information or have it corrected, unsubscribe from communications or withdraw your consent by selecting these options within the ADP system, or by contacting privacy@cancer.ca. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca/privacy.

AI Disclosure

We are committed to transparency and, the responsible use of technology in our hiring process. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist with certain administrative or screening tasks; however, all hiring decisions are made by people. We review and approve AI-assisted outputs to ensure fairness, accuracy, and alignment with our values. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca/privacy.

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