logo

JobNob

Your Career. Our Passion.

Business Development Officer


Tearfund Canada


Location

Ontario | Canada


Job description

At Tearfund you join a group of believers who are passionate about ending poverty and believe that the poor are precious to God. We believe that God’s people are a hub of change, and that the local church is the best way to transform lives, restore relationships, and help people be lifted out of poverty. When disasters strike we respond quickly. We won’t stop until poverty stops. Is this role for you?

Position Profile Position Business Development Officer

Reports to: National Director of Development

Location: Markham, Ontario (or remote)

Position Type Full-time contract (35 hrs)

Compensation: $19/hour

Dates: May 6, 2024 – August 23, 2024

Role Description As Business Development Officer, you will play an important role in a growing, dynamic, international non-profit and will be expected to give it your all, take initiative, and help take Tearfund to new heights. You will be involved in several diverse and important partnership initiatives throughout the course of your term that will invite new people to join in Tearfund’s mission of ending extreme poverty. The business development officer will support the Development team in day-to-day operations including researching sponsor opportunities, communicating with donors and foundations, and ongoing stewardship. You will be involved in a dynamic and young team and be expected to think strategically, be action oriented, and contribute individually and as a team player.

Overview of Activities

To apply, please email us your cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Your cover letter should include a description of:

  1. Why you’re the right fit for this position
  2. Your related education and experience
  3. How you would integrate faith with this role

Applications will be accepted until March 28, 2024.

***IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ***

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position and therefore the candidate must:

  1. Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*
  2. 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**; and, 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

*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.

**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. Please note that “as in 2019, funded employers are no longer restricted to hiring students: all youth aged 15 to 30 years may be eligible participants.” Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and Christian mission of Tearfund Canada. Tearfund Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for applying, however will only reply to those selected for interviews. To learn more about Tearfund Canada, visit Tearfund.ca


Job tags

Permanent employmentFull timeContract workTemporary workRemote jobSummer workInternshipLocal areaWork visa


Salary

All rights reserved