Junior Fundraising Event Coordinator

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world's leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.   

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

Union: Non-Union

Site: 700 University Avenue

Department: Corporate & Community Partnerships

Reports to: Senior Manager, Participant Experience

Hours: 35 hours

Hourly Range: $22.50/hour 

Status: Contract, Full Time (January September 2026)

Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill

Posted Date: November 26, 2025

Closing Date: December 7, 2025

About the Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Participant Experience of Corporate & Community Partnerships, the Junior Coordinator (Fundraising Support) will support the Event & Fundraising Team, you will support the team in meeting their overall fundraising and registration objectives for our six signature events:

Primarily supporting:

• Ride

• Ride North

Supplementally supporting:

• Walk

• Journey

• Road Hockey

• Cricket

You will play a dual role as both a passionate fundraiser and a steward of our cause. As a key member of the fundraising support team, you will help cultivate relationships with participants and donors, support them in their fundraising efforts, and ensure they have a positive experience. You will correspond daily with participants, donors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, provide information, and be an ambassador of PMCF events. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their fundraising skills while engaging with our community and supporting our mission.

• Experience in supporting fundraising events, including participant recruitment, engagement, and stewardship, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate individuals to reach their fundraising goals is an asset.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with donors and event participants, providing exceptional support and guidance to enhance their fundraising experience and maximize their contributions.

• Familiarity with fundraising platforms or CRM systems such as Raisin, Blackbaud, DonorDrive, DonorPerfect, Raisely, or similar tools is considered an asset.

• Previous experience working within a call centre environment, offering customer service and sales, is an asset.

• Ability to complete high-volume outbound calls/emails during peak periods.

• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with relationship databases is an asset.

• Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent work experience; minimum secondary school diploma required.

• Interest in a healthy lifestyle and/or fitness is considered an asset.

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.