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, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living 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 (http://www.heartandstroke.ca/) . 

　　The opportunity 

　　This specialist role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing success of the Jump Rope for Heart program that Heart & Stroke has coordinated and executed with elementary schools across Canada for more than 30 years!  Reporting to the Manager, Program Development JUMP,  the specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering on program development, executional aspects and central operations, while driving innovation to ensure the JUMP program continues to succeed and achieve it's annual fundraising targets.   

　　This unique role provides the opportunity to engage with and educate children on how to live a heart healthy lifestyle indirectly through teachers, parents, and guardians. The successful incumbent will require an in-depth understanding of program intricacies to lead the tactical execution of plans, communications, promotions, email campaigns, supply chain management and will develop great relationships with the Jump Relationship Specialist team who support the successful execution of the program.  This role also executes website enhancements, including design elements, content development, and regular updates. 

　　So if you live in the GTA, can work from our Yonge & Eglinton office a couple times a month (as required), and want to help the children living in Canada live healthier lives,  read on and apply!

　　How you will make an impact every day 

　　Program Development – Strategic Input 

　　Provide input into program plans including strategies, tactics, and executional considerations 

　　Develop contingency plans as necessary to address unforeseen challenges by region and nationally to achieve goals 

　　Develop innovative ideas for testing so as to reduce costs and drive revenue 

　　Identify industry best practices for potential integration to test and foster continuous improvement  

　　Develop comprehensive surveys, reports and conduct effective analyses to inform decision-making and business planning (and contingency implementation, if necessary) 

　　Partner with Marketing to develop communications and supports to engage diverse school boards, and communities  

　　Continuously solicit feedback from internal and external stakeholders to implement program optimizations to support evergreen nature of programing 

　　Program Execution 

　　Contribute to the development of website vision and digital event experience, including learning and implementing SEO; and lead website executional requirements 

　　Lead development of bilingual resources,  communications, and other tools 

　　Ensure high-quality, relevant and timely communications with various stakeholders and establish agreed-upon approval process and obtain sign off on plans and communications 

　　Develop and implement website testing protocols to test and monitor enhancements and improved user experience, collaborating with internal partners 

　　Assist in delivering and executing digital strategies including paid media and email and lead development and execution of organic social media strategies  

　　Program Operations Support 

　　Lead the planning and tactical execution of the Jump annual program plans to support the successful delivery of all program targets 

　　Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to ensure that all project deliverables are met on time, on strategy, and on budget.   

　　Lead the fulfillment process with the Fundraising Operations team, forecasting, prototyping, write-offs, inventory replenishment, and Jump relationship specialist team communication. 

　　Provide input into relationship specialist team and volunteer training materials, assist in delivery of training as needed 

　　Develop and coordinate annual program promotions including promotion prizes, website assets, email communication, rules and regulations, and fulfillment 

　　Develop essential how-to guides, videos and support aids to enable scalability of program resources for successful  execution and support the development of training materials for national webinars and regional training workshops 

　　Review processes related to execution of programs and identify opportunities to improve or increase efficiency

　　Administration 

　　Manage critical paths, including program master timeline, creative development, print and production 

　　Respond to requests from internal stakeholders, volunteers and donors  

　　Coordinate and execute weekly correspondence with the jump specialists team, and website partners

　　Who we need 

　　Experience 

　　3-4 years of previous work experience in marketing, communications or fundraising 

　　Project Management preferred – 1-2 years’ experience 

　　Program Development and Fundraising experience preferred 

　　1+ year of digital strategy and marketing experience would be an asset 

　　Working knowledge of website development, email, digital and social media 

　　Experience working with cross-functional teams 

　　Education 

　　Post-secondary degree or diploma or equivalent experience Skills  

　　Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence outcomes 

　　Superior organizational skills in planning, executing, and completing projects by deadlines 

　　Self-Motivated, works independently and collaboratively as part of a team 

　　Big picture thinking with absolute attention to detail and follow-through 

　　Results-driven and metrics-focused with a passion for continuous improvement 

　　Focused and committed attitude to drive processes and achieve results 

　　Track record of solid working relationships with teammates and other stakeholders 

　　Sound judgment, ability to think creatively, and excellent problem-solving skills  

　　Demonstrated superior analytical and critical thinking skills 

　　Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as, presentation skills 

　　PC Knowledge – Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams 

　　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 January 26, 2024. 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!  

　　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.  

　　Please note: Heart & Stroke has a vaccination policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless they have a valid exemption. You can view our policy here (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/vaccination-policy) .  

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