The Oakville Hospital Foundation’s mission is connecting generosity to world-class community healthcare at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, a site of Halton Healthcare. Our vision is that by sparking the passion to give, we will transform the healthcare experience.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Events and Donor Experiences the Events Officer will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all Oakville Hospital Foundation fundraising events and provide support to community event organizers. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with many stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate superb organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, problem-solving skills as they are critical to the role, as are patience, analytical skills, and a passion for event planning. They will have a professional manner and the ability to shift task focus and interact tactfully and diplomatically with a wide variety of people.

• Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of foundation fundraising events
• Work with community organizations to execute third party fundraising initiatives
• Identify and cultivate new community partners
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, and tactics for Foundation’s events program in consultation with Associate Vice President, Events & Donor Experiences
• Responsible for the management of planning committees and event volunteers, including recruitment and training 
• Responsible for the development of annual event sponsorship opportunities, including building sponsorship benefit packages and marketing decks  
• Responsible for securing event sponsorship agreements in collaboration with event committees
• Facilitate the integration of sponsors into all event activities and fulfill sponsorship benefits
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing team to coordinate the development and production of event marketing materials and resources
• Plan and execute customized stewardship plans for committees, sponsors and event volunteers
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships, as they apply to the execution of each event

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an event planning role 
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills, exceptional oral and written communication skills required
• Experience working with committees, donors, senior volunteers and leadership staff
• Demonstrated relationship management skills
• Post-secondary education, or comparable combination of skills and experience
• Experience in Raisers’ Edge (RE) fundraising software and Canva Design considered an asset
• Excellent computer literacy including Internet & Microsoft Office
• Results oriented
• Ability to work both remotely and on site
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence

Why join our team?

• An open, motivating, collaborative, and family friendly workplace culture that actively invests in its talent (and we mean it!).
• Competitive compensation, three weeks of vacation to start, and the opportunity for performance-based increases.
• A pension plan (HOOPP).
• Benefits and perks that include comprehensive health benefits, cellphone and laptop, and onsite gym access.
• As professional development is considered a key performance indicator, funding is available to pursue professional development and certifications.

The Oakville Hospital Foundation offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Non-traditional hours, including evening and/or weekend commitments are sometimes required.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: May 3, 2024

Internal applications due by:  May 10, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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