ABOUT THE OSC

With more than 69 years of history, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) has built a strong reputation as a trusted organization and valued community partner dedicated to advancing road safety. As a charitable, not-for-profit organization, we deliver best-in-class road safety services, education, training, and awareness, helping guide communities toward safer roads, no matter how they travel.

Our work is driven by passionate people, strong community partnerships, and a great culture that values collaboration, purpose, and making a meaningful difference. As a growing organization, OSC is building on its strong foundation while continuing to expand its impact and create new opportunities for the future.

We are looking for motivated, creative, and collaborative individuals who are excited to be part of this growth, contribute to our culture, champion our purpose, and help identify and develop opportunities that strengthen OSC's reach, sustainability, and community impact.

We are seeking a Senior Coordinator – Business & Program Development to support the growth of our programs and services, develop new partnerships and business opportunities, and help strengthen our marketing, communications, and public awareness initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Coordinator – Business & Program Development plays an important role in supporting the Ottawa Safety Council's organizational growth, program development, marketing, and public awareness activities.

This position focuses on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, supporting the development and expansion of programs and services, and building relationships with municipalities, school boards, community organizations, and other partners.



The role also supports sponsorship and donor engagement activities that contribute to OSC's long-term sustainability and community impact. The position supports organizational marketing and communications, including social media, newsletters, promotional activities, and public awareness campaigns. In addition, it coordinates the delivery of the various OSC programs.

The successful candidate is a proactive, creative, and results-oriented professional with strong communication, relationship-building, and project coordination skills. They are comfortable initiating new relationships, developing ideas, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to the growth of a mission-driven organization.

REPORTS TO

Director of Programs

COMPETENCIES

- Business development and opportunity identification
- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
- Client and customer focus
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Initiative and results orientation
- Planning, organization, and time management
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Research and analytical skills
- Problem solving and sound judgement
- Project and program coordination
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail and quality
- Accountability and dependability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Digital communications and marketing




- Continuous learning and improvement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Program Growth

- Support the implementation of OSC's business development strategy and organizational growth priorities.
- Research and identify recent business opportunities, potential markets, and prospective clients and partners.
- Conduct outreach to municipalities, school boards, community organizations, businesses, and other prospective partners.
- Support the promotion and expansion of OSC's existing programs.
- Assist in identifying, researching, and developing opportunities for new programs, services, and revenue streams.
- Coordinate prospective client inquiries, meetings, presentations, proposals, and follow-up activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Assist with preparing business proposals, partnership materials, presentations, and promotional resources.
- Support market research, competitive analysis, and assessments of potential program opportunities.
- Identify potential sponsors, donors, and funding partners and support outreach and relationshipbuilding activities.
- Assist with developing sponsorship proposals, fundraising campaigns, donor communications, recognition activities, and stewardship initiatives.
- Research grant and funding opportunities and assist with applications and reporting as required.
- Maintain business development databases, track leads and opportunities, and report on outreach activities and results.
- Represent OSC at networking events, conferences, and community engagement o

📌 Senior Coordinator – Business Development (Ottawa)
🏢 OSC
📍 Ottawa