Calgary, AB

Full time Permanent

Last Modified: 9/10/26

Do you have a heart for serving others and a passion for disaster relief? Are you a highly organized and compassionate leader who thrives in a dynamic environment? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a dedicated Canadian Disaster Relief (CDR) Assistant Manager to join our team!

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As the CDR Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the oversight of our Canadian Disaster Relief program. You will be instrumental in ensuring our rapid response capabilities are maintained, our Site Leadership Team (SLT) is well-equipped and cared for, and we are effectively building relationships with key stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your organizational skills with your compassionate heart, directly impacting the lives of those affected by disaster in Canada.

As an integral member of the Canadian Ministry Projects department, this role will help SPC carry out its mission and objectives through participation in the daily prayer ministry.

The successful candidate will fulfill a full-time permanent position in the Calgary head office. This position includes benefits of life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, RRSP contributions after one year of employment, and 15 vacation days per year to start.

Responsibilities

- Manages the Site Leadership Team (SLT) – from recruitment and training to scheduling and ongoing support – ensuring a highly effective and compassionate team is ready to respond
- Oversees and supports the ongoing training and professional development of the SLT, including implementing required training opportunities and conducting post-deployment after-action reviews
- Ensures the SLT is prepared for rapid response by overseeing scheduling, logistics, communication during deployments, and maintaining accurate records for all team members (including background checks, driver abstracts, and training records)
- Provides direct supervision and oversight to Volunteer SLT Members
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including Provincial Emergency Management, Municipal Committees, and local churches
- Oversees record management, compliance, and inventory levels, ensuring we are prepared and equipped for rapid response
- Travels to disaster relief project locations as deemed necessary by the CDR Manager

Qualifications

- Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith.
- Minimum undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Disaster Management, Volunteer Management) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field such as volunteer relations, management, or disaster response.



Greater consideration will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
- Demonstrate a servant’s heart, lead with humility, and balance the mission with individual's needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to train, coach, and mentor others
- Ability to work well under pressure and with limited time constraints
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, within a team environment
- Ability to travel domestically as needed for disaster response activities

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No phone calls please.

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Do you have a heart for serving others and a passion for disaster relief? Are you a highly organized and compassionate leader who thrives in a dynamic environment? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a dedicated Canadian Disaster Relief (CDR) Assistant Manager to join our team!

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As the CDR Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the oversight of our Canadian Disaster Relief program. You will be instrumental in ensuring our rapid response capabilities are maintained, our Site Leadership Team (SLT) is well-equipped and cared for, and we are effectively building relationships with key stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your organizational skills with your compassionate heart, directly impacting the lives of those affected by disaster in Canada.

As an integral member of the Canadian Ministry Projects department, this role will help SPC carry out its mission and objectives through participation in the daily prayer ministry.

The successful candidate will fulfill a full-time permanent position in the Calgary head office. This position includes benefits of life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, RRSP contributions after one year of employment, and 15 vacation days per year to start.

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