Community Development Manager - Ancaster, Canada - Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services

Verified Company

Ancaster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job category:
Donor recruitment, fundraising and sales

Job posting ID: 4793

Employment status:
Regular full-time

Position's anticipated start date:

Classification:
PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary/Rate of pay:
Starting from $67,000

Application deadline:

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives.

Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play._

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for 2 Regular full-time Community Development Manager - Stem Cell to join our dynamic Donor Relations & Collections ONN team in the Ontario / Atlantic regions.

Ideally these positions will be based out of the Greater Toronto Area.

In this role you will be responsible for generating and identifying leads, building relationships, and ensuring the growth and maintenance of a high quality, committed stem cell registry and supports cord blood collections in the Ontario and Atlantic region.

You will also be responsible for community engagement and maintaining a good public image to ensure there is ongoing public support.

The role works collaboratively with the overall national stem cell team and provides integrated leadership and management of the donor and registrant experience by planning and organizing various initiatives and events.

Key responsibilities include:

Event Coordination & Execution

Plans and executes stem cell recruitment events both in community and virtually to achieve the assigned goals.

Business Development Planning, & Recruitment Activities

Organizes and conducts information sessions/recruitment presentations to specific target groups, based on research into the community and its demographics.
Develops and executes a tactical recruitment plan for the area of responsibility to achieve targets
Responsible for finding and engaging with new registrants through referrals, networking, and prospecting.
Collaborates with the whole blood and other recruitment teams to strengthen diverse partnerships to include stem cell recruitment.

Manages and Builds Relationships

Seeks ways to continuously improve registrant experience
Works closely with the Donor Relations team in their assigned territory and the Marketing and Public Affairs teams to implement recruitment strategies to support registrant experience and retention.
Maintains strong patient, family and community rapport.
Manages local initiatives and campaigns, and acts as a lead for partnerships and liaises with the national partnership team.
Maintains effective relationships with service level agreement groups and their volunteers
Builds strong relationships with diverse communities to further diversify the stem cell registry and to meet targets.
Develops and maintains positive and collaborative working relationships with other leaders across the organization, and specifically with the Integrated Supply Chain within the Region.
Act as a media spokesperson when required.

Qualifications:

Degree in marketing or business administration is preferred.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in management sales, account management, or corporate development.
A record of success closing opportunities and a strong desire to succeed.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; comfortable public speaking to various sizes of audiences.
Solid background in the successful management and delivery of multifaceted projects.
Adaptable, flexible and open to change.
Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

Competitive base salary range.
Annual Performance Award up to 6%.
4 weeks' vacation to start.
Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits.
Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan.
Employee discounts, wellness programs and professional advancement opportunities.

Additional information:

Flexible work schedule is required as events occur during the day, in the evening, and on weekends, sometimes on short notice.

Overnight travel within the territory (Eastern Canada).

Must be physically able to complete job duties which includes:
lifting up to 50 lbs, loading/unloading vehicle, setting up venue, long periods of travelling, and standing and/or