Careers

The Charles-Bruneau Foundation is looking for :

Manager, Event Development

The mission of the Charles-Bruneau Foundation is to give all children with cancer the best possible chance of recovery by funding research and supporting the development of projects dedicated to pediatric hemato-oncology.

The Charles-Bruneau Foundation is renowned for the high quality of its major events. Its team of passionate and creative professionals puts on 4 major events every year: a cycling tour, a ball field hockey tournament, a kayak and paddleboard challenge, and a gastronomic evening. Surrounded by a committed and devoted community, the Fondation Charles-Bruneau team surpasses itself every year, raising ever more funds to finance important pediatric cancer research projects.

You’ve always wanted to:

  • Work in a job where you feel you can make a difference?
  • Work in a humane, flexible and stimulating environment?
  • Put your leadership and interpersonal skills to good use?

We are looking for :

We are looking for someone who will actively contribute to the development of the Foundation’s philanthropic activities, in particular by implementing strategies to recruit participants and corporate partners to Foundation events.

 

Main responsibilities:

  • Cooperate with the events team to achieve recruitment objectives for new participants and corporate partners;
  • Implement an operational recruitment plan and the necessary tools for event development;
  • Optimize existing partnerships;
  • Identify and develop relationships with individuals and corporations with the potential to become involved, and develop a solicitation strategy for each of the prospects identified (new network of contacts);
  • Maintain and develop trusting, forward-looking relationships;
  • Support the organization of activities to promote the visibility of the event;
  • Represent the Foundation at events and promotional activities;
  • Seize market opportunities to position events in new niches;
  • Document all files relating to active and potential donors/participants/sponsors;
  • Follow-up with donors, participants and sponsors;
  • Develop and write letters, plans, presentations, proposals and other relevant documentation;
  • Participate in the design and distribution of advertising and other marketing materials;
  • Develop and participate in recognition activities.
  • Collaborate in the development of all the Foundation’s fundraising activities and suggest various philanthropic development opportunities to general management.

Do you recognize yourself?

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, project management or another relevant field;
  • A certificate in philanthropic management is an asset;
  • You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
  • You demonstrate excellent management of your priorities and enjoy working independently;
  • You are recognized for your highly developed customer approach and negotiation skills;
  • You have a strong ability to create links and relationships;
  • You have a proven ability to effectively identify partner interests/needs;
  • You have an excellent command of written and spoken French;
  • You have a good knowledge of written and spoken English.

 

What you’ll find at the Charles-Bruneau Foundation :

  • A dynamic and stimulating team;
  • A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week);
  • Competitive compensation;
  • A flexible work schedule;
  • The possibility of telecommuting;
  • A group insurance plan, a health allowance and access to a group RRSP with employer participation;
  • Offices conveniently located in Montreal, near the Pie-IX and Viau metros.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to recrutement@charlesbruneau.qc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Events Coordinator

The mission of the Charles-Bruneau Foundation is to give all children with cancer the best possible chance of recovery by funding research and supporting the development of projects dedicated to pediatric hemato-oncology.
The Charles-Bruneau Foundation is renowned for the high quality of its major events. Its team of passionate and creative professionals puts on 4 major events every year: a cycling tour, a ball field hockey tournament, a kayak and paddleboard challenge, and a gastronomic evening. Surrounded by a committed and devoted community, the Charles-Bruneau Foundation team surpasses itself every year, raising ever more funds to finance important pediatric cancer research projects.

We’re looking for :

We are looking for someone to join the Fondation’s events team. As part of this role, the person we’re looking for will be responsible for managing all activities surrounding the design, preparation and execution of major events.

Your responsibilities include

  • Plan, organize and coordinate fundraising activities;
  • Develop the schedule, technical follow-up and budget for the event;
  • Coordinate the organizing committee and follow up on meetings as required;
  • Contribute to the design of an event promotion plan and coordinate the production of promotional documents required for event presentation and obtaining various operating permits;
  • Carry out tasks required for event execution (seeking sponsorships, responding to requests for information, sending out documents, producing progress reports, invoicing, following up with various partners, tracking registrations, logistics, etc.);
  • Produce narrative and budgetary evaluation reports for each event;
  • Ensure thank-you activities;
  • Contribute new ideas to improve events and/or propose new ones.

Do you recognize yourself?

  • You have an undergraduate degree in philanthropic management, project management or any other field related to the nature of the position;
  • You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in organizing large-scale events involving several stakeholders, such as sporting challenges, benefit evenings, etc;
  • You are recognized for your strong organizational skills, initiative, autonomy and interpersonal skills;
  • You have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to tight and changing deadlines, and work under pressure;
  • You have an excellent command of spoken and written French;
  • You have a good command of spoken and written English;
  • Knowledge of ProDon software is an asset.

What you’ll find at the Charles-Bruneau Foundation :

  • A dynamic and stimulating team;
  • A permanent, full-time position (35 hours a week);
  • Competitive compensation;
  • A flexible work schedule;
  • The possibility of telecommuting;
  • A group insurance plan, a health allowance and access to a group RRSP with employer participation;
  • Offices conveniently located in Montreal, near the Pie-IX and Viau metros.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume by May 5, 2024 to recrutement@charlesbruneau.qc.ca.

We thank everyone for their interest. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.