Permanent Full time Employee Calgary, AB, CA

Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current vacancy Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON | Calgary, AB | Halifax, NS | St John's, NL | Kelowna, BC| Prince George, BC | Montreal, QC | Québec, QC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: Salary Band: 5 ($60,000 - $70,000 CAD) HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. Reporting to Senior Manager of Independent Fundraising, the IFE Sr. Specialist will assist in leading growth, expansion and sustainability of Independent Fundraising at CCS by creating a best-in‑class third‑party fundraising experience.

This role will be key in planning and operationalizing tactics to enhance the fundraising experience for our IFE organizers. This role is the project lead on our four community‑focused Sports Alliance properties – Hocky Fights Cancer, Golf for Cancer, Curl for Cancer and Soccer for Cancer.

The Senior

Specialist serves as the IFE subject matter expert with primary project groups across CCS. Successful planning, execution, and expansion of assigned Third-Party Fundraising campaigns Work closely with the Senior Manager to implement the recent retention, stewardship, and digital tactics to create a best‑in‑class third‑party fundraising experience to grow the IFE donor base and revenue Work closely with cross-functional Managers to support IFE delivery including leading SE/DC cross functional meetings and SME meetings with our primary project groups (Social Media, Finance/GP, Brand, etc.) Coordinate integrated multi‑channel fundraising plans to maximize revenue and donor engagement.



IFE process development and implementation Reporting and data integrity Explore new partnership opportunities to increase revenue in CCS Community Events portfolio and beyond Shift offline fundraising to online to improve sales and operational effectiveness Monitor industry trends and best practices to drive a digital transformation culture Automate and digitize all incentive prizing structures with DAS team to allow full Salesforce integration Automation of stewardship grid through Salesforce Tasks for all IFE events Social media recognition process development and implementation for Tier 1 and 2 IFEs as part of stewardship grid Leadership of community‑based sports alliance properties Project management for Sports Alliance properties (Golf for Cancer, HFC Assist, Curl for Cancer, Soccer for Cancer) – annual revenue $2M+ Lead inventory manager for all properties (ordering, budgeting and fulfillment) Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.

Post-secondary education such as acquiring a college diploma, as well as specialized technical/professional training and/or certification, or equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of Independent Fundraising Events as a component of an overall community giving.

Experience with community giving fundraising strategies and integrated fundraising campaigns. A demonstrated donor‑centric approach to fundraising. Working knowledge of CCS CRM.



Ability to work a flexible schedule that will allow evening and weekend work Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred, with French being an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across various regions.

For roles based in Quebec, French is required.Knowledge of another language may be required depending on job responsibilities and business needs.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave, family sick time, and health insurance—and a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a meaningful impact daily. At CCS, we celebrate individuality and the strength of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity‑deserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization.

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📌 Independent Fundraising, Senior Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Canadian Cancer Society
📍 Calgary