“The best prescription I’ve ever given is a wish.”
-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish® Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?
Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you!
Make-A-Wish® Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to… It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on!”
–Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Make-A-Wish® Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day!
WHERE YOU COME IN
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Influence & Engagement to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Integrated Communications Director, and an integral member of the brand & integrated marketing team, you will focus on leading initiatives to amplify our mission through brand awareness campaigns, strategic influencing, and developing impactful content.
You will manage a dedicated team consisting of four Regional Communications Specialists, a Marketing Coordinator, and a Content Creation Specialist. Collaborating closely with our Corporate and Stewardship Communications teams, as well as our Digital, Mass, and Creative departments, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization’s reach and impact.
This role can be based out of any Make-A-Wish Canada office and is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Senior Manager, Influence & Engagement is an exciting role within the organization, designed to be at the forefront of promoting our mission and creating a lasting impact in the lives of children with critical illnesses. This role requires a compassionate and persuasive individual with strong leadership skills, as well as experience in brand management, strategic influencing, and content development. In addition to managing a team and collaborating with various departments within Make-A-Wish Canada, you’ll also have the opportunity to build relationships with external partners, media outlets, and influencers.
WHAT YOU BRING
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical/Mental Effort
Our Commitment to IDEA
Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.
How to apply
If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now! The deadline to apply is June 10, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
To apply, please navigate to: https://can241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-CA/makeawishca/Posting/View/457
Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us!
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH® CANADA
Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish® Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca.
All Applications welcome, Should you be a Veteran looking for work please self identify if you wish