Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Partnerships & Outreach Coordinator will support the expansion of the Foundation’s community presence across Canada by seeking new partnerships and creating pathways for individuals to access free financial planning support.
This role is ideal for a relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with diverse communities, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and helping people access services that can improve their financial well-being.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on the Foundation’s growth, helping to expand our network of community partners and increase participation in our programs among financially vulnerable Canadians.
In this role, you will:
Community Outreach & Partnership Development
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Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with new community organizations, networks, and referral partners across Canada.
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Operationalize engagement strategies to reach organizations serving people who are financially vulnerable and facing barriers to accessing support. This could include: immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, seniors, people with disabilities, Indigenous communities, and other underserved populations.
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Conduct outreach meetings, presentations, and information sessions to introduce organizations to the Foundation’s programs.
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As required, at the direction of the Program Manager, represent the Foundation at conferences, community events, and networking opportunities. Some minimal travel may be required.
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Build relationships with community leaders, service providers, and other sector stakeholders to increase awareness of the Foundation’s work.
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Track outreach activities and participant recruitment outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Work collaboratively with internal staff to ensure successful transitions from initial outreach to ongoing partnership management.
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Occasionally support Foundation colleagues with communications, promotion, and report-writing
The ideal candidate will have the following:
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Minimum 2 years of experience in the charitable sector, ideally in community outreach, partnership development, community engagement, settlement services, or a related field.
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Demonstrated success building relationships with community organizations and meeting ambitious growth targets.
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Experience conducting presentations, facilitating meetings, and representing an organization externally.
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Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to initiate conversations and develop new opportunities.
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Experience working independently and managing a portfolio of outreach activities in a remote work environment.
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Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
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Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
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A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and comfort initiating new relationships.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
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Demonstrated ability to engage with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, whether through professional experience, volunteer experience, or lived experience.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple outreach initiatives simultaneously.
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Results-oriented thinking, with the ability to translate outreach activities into measurable program growth.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, mission-driven team.
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Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and stakeholder management tools is an asset.
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Familiarity with financial planning, financial literacy programs, entrepreneurship support programs, or adult education is an asset.
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Bilingualism in English and French is considered a significant asset; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
The Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning Foundation launched in 2024 as an independent registered charity supported by Founding Members FP Canada and IPF, two of Canada’s leading financial planning certification and education organizations. The Foundation is on a mission to change lives through financial planning. We provide free financial planning programs to people across Canada who are financially vulnerable and face barriers to accessing support. We do this by partnering with community organizations and by mobilizing volunteers from the professional financial planning community. Learn more at www.cffp.ca.
The Foundation is housed within FP Canada and works closely with its staff. Established in 1995, FP Canada is a national not-for-profit education, certification, and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada.
Our office is located in downtown Toronto. This is a full-time contract position working 5 days per week during core business hours, with some flexibility required. We offer a hybrid-work model, requiring at a minimum 40% (two days a week) of employees’ time be spent in the office. This hybrid position is based in Toronto; however, we welcome applications from qualified candidates across Canada who are seeking a fully remote arrangement.
We are committed to wellness and a healthy work environment for our employees. This role offers a competitive employee benefits, including generous paid vacation and personal days, flexible work arrangements, and regular opportunities for team connection through social events.
The Foundation values inclusion and diversity, and different perspectives and experiences. We are committed to working towards an inclusive and diverse organization, reflective of Canada’s population. We encourage candidates who identify in traditionally underrepresented communities (women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities) to apply.
The Foundation is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
This position is a newly created role within our organization.
Salary based on experience, ranging from $61,000 to $65,000, pro-rated for the 6-month term of this contract.
FP Canada uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including screening and assessing applications. These tools help ensure consistency and efficiency in evaluating candidates; however, all final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Applications will be accepted until June 29, 2026. If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
