Posted: Wednesday June 3, 2026 Close Date: Friday June 12, 2026 Posting ID: JP#014-2026
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region is a community organization legally mandated to respond to and work together with families, their supports, and our communities to protect and care for children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of being abused or neglected.
As a key element of the Child Welfare system, Family and Children’s Services Foundation helps generate critical financial resources that enable community-based organizations to support families healing from trauma, and to address the causes of harm.
Our Agency is fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that supports employees to be authentic and fully engage in shaping a healthy workplace and community where children, youth and families thrive.
Why work for us?
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Flexible working model
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Casual dress code
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Employer paid group insurance health & dental benefits
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Employee and Family Assistance Plan
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Generous vacation policy
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Two float days per calendar year
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OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
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Competitive mileage reimbursement
To continue to support the work that we do, the Foundation is looking for a full-time Events and Special Projects Associate to join our team to fill an existing vacancy. This is a hybrid role.
This role leads the coordination and delivery of the Foundation’s signature events and special projects to support fundraising and strengthen community engagement. Working closely with the Foundation team, the position supports corporate and community giving initiatives, provides leadership to volunteers, and contributes to the implementation of the Foundation’s fundraising strategy while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and values.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
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Relevant post-secondary education (professional designation an asset)
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Minimum of two years’ experience in project management and fundraising.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage donors.
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Excellent organization, initiative, planning and administrative skills with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent project management, event planning and fundraising skills and experience, including promotions strategy, analysis, and reporting on each event.
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Goal oriented, results driven with a proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising targets.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required.
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Data base management and electronic communication platforms (data entry, data maintenance, query, and database administration skills)
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Sound judgment and problem-solving skills are essential.
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Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
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Willingness and ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally.
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Access to reliable personal transportation and be approved by insurance carrier to drive personal vehicle.
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Knowledge of and/or experience in the Waterloo Region preferred.
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Ability to work flexible hours as required.
Employment at Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region is conditional upon the verification of credentials and employment, a satisfactory police check, and a satisfactory Child Welfare check.
Salary Range: $72,763.11 - $92,575.00 per annum (Management & Excluded, Grade 5)
Hours of Work: 34 hours per week
Application Process:
Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a resume to [email protected], no later than 4:00pm on June 12, 2026, quoting posting #014-2026.
Interested external applicants are invited to submit a resume to [email protected], no later than 4:00 pm on June 12, 2026, quoting posting #014-2026
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Family & Children’s Services is committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous and Racialized people, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. If you feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.
