Location: Toronto, ON (in-person)

Office: 124 Merton Street, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M4S 2Z2. New office at King and Strachan opening November 2026.

Employment Type: Part-time, Contract

Work Structure: Approximately 16 hours per week in-office

Compensation: $21.00 - $24/hour

Primary Contact: Director, Operations and Administration

About Asthma Canada

Asthma Canada is the only national registered charity solely dedicated to helping people with asthma in Canada lead healthy, symptom-free lives. We provide education, advocacy, and research support to improve asthma care and raise awareness of the seriousness of the disease and related conditions.

Scope of Services

The Part-Time Development Assistant supports the organization’s fundraising and administrative functions through donation processing, donor database maintenance, data entry, donor acknowledgements, report preparation, and general administrative support. This role requires solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Services to be Provided

- Perform accurate data entry, data maintenance, and data exports within the donor database.
- Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of donor records, administrative files and organization records.
- Prepare bank deposits and generate donation reconciliation and summary reports.
- Issue tax receipts in accordance with organizational policies and CRA requirements.
- Prepare and distribute donor thank-you letters in a timely manner.
- Assemble, prepare, and distribute information packages, resources, and donor materials as required.
- Assist with general fundraising, donor stewardship, and administrative activities as assigned.

Qualifications





- This position requires a post‑secondary diploma in a related field and/or a minimum of two years office experience.
- Experience working in a health care environment or not‑for‑profit environment.
- Demonstrated experience working with donor databases, preferably DonorPerfect, with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, customer service and written skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and work independently.
- Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and donors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and database management software.
- Ability to work effectively in a results‑oriented, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Positive attitude, adaptability, and a sense of humor.

Why Join Asthma Canada

By joining Asthma Canada, you'll help make a measurable difference in the lives of over 4.8 million people in Canada living with asthma, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to education, advocacy, and research.

Asthma Canada values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Asthma Canada means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Asthma Canada is committed to making the recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.

For additional information on our vision, mission, and values (Empathy, Adaptability, Accountability, Respect), and to learn more about Asthma Canada’s work, visit www.asthma.ca.

📌 Part-Time Development Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Asthma Canada
📍 Toronto