Business Development Officer (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)

Description

About our Foundation

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation is the largest foundation in Canada dedicated to supporting childhood disability inclusion, research, care and academic leadership. In partnership with the hospital, our mission is to inspire the community to help Holland Bloorview create the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

Thanks to generous donors, our Foundation raises over $15 million annually and creates public engagement to eliminate disability stigma.

What we care about at the Holland Bloorview Foundation:

Innovation

We shake up old ways of doing things. We push the boundaries and create sector-leading fundraising experiences. We try, fail, and try again, only this time better.

Gratitude

We believe in the power of community to do good,and go out of our way to say thank you. We value the small and the large, the old and the new, and treat our community with respect and gratitude.

Inclusion

We value and amplify diverse voices – both in our workplace and in our work. We commit to ensuring our fundraising and communications practices are inclusive and that our vision includes all voices.

Teamwork

We lead with empathy, compassion, and respect. We work as a team, trusting and empowering each other to get things done, and rolling up our sleeves to help each other out when we need to. We have each other’s backs, and recognize that ultimately, we’re all working toward the same goal of creating a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities.

Joy

We find lightness and joy and support each other through the tough times. We share laughter, celebrate successes, and bring our whole selves to the workplace.

Integrity

We are thoughtful stewards of our community’s donations and our client’s stories. We live our values every day, and do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

This position is funded through a government program (Canada Summer Jobs), which creates summer job opportunities for youth; therefore, eligible candidates must be:

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Business Development Officer

The Opportunity

The Business Development Officer plays an important role in supporting the Partnerships team. Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships, this role contributes to both the administrative and business development functions of the team.This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building meaningful corporate partnerships that advance awareness, inclusion, and philanthropy in support of Holland Bloorview.

This role is hybrid in nature, with a combination of “work-from-home” and “on site as-needed” for in-person tours, events, team-building activities etc.

Compensation: $17.60 per hour. Employee will receive an additional 4% in lieu of vacation and paid statutory holidays.

Contract: June to August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Prospecting

• Conduct research to identify and evaluate new corporate partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
• Build and maintain prospect lists, including key contacts, to support outreach and pipeline development
• Support the preparation of outreach materials, including email drafts, proposals, and pitch decks
• Assist with prospecting and early-stage outreach to potential partners, including introductory communications and follow-ups
• Track and update partnership activity in the CRM/database to support pipeline management

Partnerships & Team Support

• Provide administrative support to the Partnerships team, including scheduling meetings, booking internal and external meetings, and coordinating logistics
• Assist with booking and coordinating site tours for prospective and existing partners
• Support invoicing processes, including preparing invoices, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Attend meetings, events, and partner engagements as appropriate, providing on-site support as needed

Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Support the creation of customized impact reports and stewardship materials for partners
• Conduct thank-you calls and assist with ongoing donor recognition effort

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess new partnership opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft effective emails, proposals, and presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with CRM or database systems is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable with administrative tasks, including scheduling, logistics coordination, and financial tracking (e.g., invoicing)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• An authentic passion for the mission of Holland Bloorview and a commitment to creating a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities