Senior Project Specialist

Calgary Health Foundation is looking for a strategic and analytical professional who is passionate about measuring impact and driving evidence-based decision-making to join our Project Funding team. Guided by a shared commitment to advancing health care in our community, as our Senior Specialist, Impact and Evaluation, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring approved projects deliver on their intended outcomes. Through diligent progress monitoring, insightful evaluation, and collaborative problem-solving when challenges arise, you will help to advance our mission by capturing, reporting, and sharing impacts of our work.
Ensuring funded projects adhere to established agreements, financial requirements, and reporting guidelines through regular monitoring, progress review, and project close-out activities.
In cases of project delays or challenges, partnering with funding recipients and stakeholders to identify effective solutions , ensuring timely communication with internal stakeholders.
In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, developing and implementing tools and processes for capturing and reporting project outcomes and impacts to support donor stewardship and storytelling.
Supporting the preparation of reports and information sharing across departments , to enhance awareness of funded initiatives and ensure transparent communication of project progress and impact.
Reviewing and recommending enhancements to funding processes, project management procedures, and the grant management system to optimize efficiency, reporting accuracy, and impact tracking.

Bringing project management expertise and sound business acumen, the successful incumbent excels at navigating and balancing multiple complex priorities while effectively managing rigorous tracking, evaluation, insightful reporting, and recommendations for continuous improvement. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Master’s level education is an asset.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant sector-specific experience in roles with a focus on project management, database management, and/or outcome/ROI measurement.
Experience with impact reporting frameworks—particularly in healthcare, post-secondary education, or research—is an asset.

At Calgary Health Foundation, we believe in the power of philanthropy to transform healthcare and improve lives. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding breakthrough medical research, life-saving equipment, and innovative health programs, we are driven by a shared purpose: to advance healthcare for better lives.

When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group of professionals committed to making a tangible difference in our community. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills and ideas help shape the future of healthcare in Calgary.

Meaningful Impact – Your work directly contributes to improving patient care, supporting medical innovation, and advancing life-saving healthcare initiatives.
Professional Growth – We invest in our people through mentorship, learning opportunities, and career development.
A Passionate Community – Be part of a team that is inspired by the stories of those we help and the donors who make it possible.

If you’re looking for a career that combines purpose with professional growth, join us and help shape the future of healthcare in Calgary.

Calgary Health Foundation is a community-based charity raising funds to advance our city's healthcare. For more information about Calgary Health Foundation, please visit , or find us at on social media @yyc_health and calgaryhealthfoundation.

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