Junior Advancement Officer

Contribute to raising Canadians’ living standards and making Canada a great place to live, work and innovate. The Opportunity The Institute is seeking a Junior Advancement Officer to support the mission of the Institute and the goals of the Research Advancement team. Reporting to the Senior Development Officer, the successful candidate will focus on developing, funding, and delivering policy-oriented events and meetings that enhance the Institute’s impact. The role will also involve providing research assistance to projects across the Institute’s policy areas, ensuring effective coordination and delivery. The Role Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work. Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match. Annual wellness account. Learning and Development account. Group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance. Hybrid work environment with prime downtown Toronto location close to transit. You will Planning and Funding of Conferences & Working Groups Support planning, funding, and delivery of conferences and working groups. Identify project scope and priorities with the Research team. Prospect and secure donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities. Coordinate with the Development team to align donor engagement. Prepare proposals, correspondence, and outcome materials. Identify and engage speakers and thought leaders. Develop outreach lists, invitations, and event communications. Collaborate with Communications on event promotion and materials. Draft agendas, speaking notes, and manage event follow-up. Research & Policy Support Provide research, fact‑finding, and writing support for policy initiatives. Contribute surge capacity to key funded projects across policy areas. Development Research, Coordination and Reporting Identify and research prospective supporters and funding sources. Assist in drafting and editing funding proposals. Maintain activity tracking systems, reports, and confidential files. Support financial processes including invoicing and contract management. Stay informed on current policy issues and identify relevant event content. The Candidate Must-haves University degree. Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and collaborative problem‑solver. Knowledge and understanding of important Canadian public policy issues and related data and research sources, particularly related to law and economics. Experience in program development or sales. Experience with CRM or task‑management software. Business development or sales experience in‑person or remotely. Ability to prospect to identify potential speakers/sponsors based on industry needs is critical. Business sense. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with speakers and sponsors. Ability to manage competing priorities and set realistic timeframes to ensure timely project completion. The Company The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada’s leading economic think tank. Its independent not‑for‑profit organization fosters economically‑sound public policies. Non‑partisan in nature and national in scope, the Institute commissions authoritative peer‑reviewed papers by recognized experts on emerging issues and convenes policy events that bring together private and public sector leaders. How to Apply We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. To apply, please visit We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our Commitments C.D. Howe Institute welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive team that supports the people and communities that we serve and where we live. We embrace everyone and encourage job applications from every community. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Think Tanks #J-18808-Ljbffr