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Posted On: June 17, 2025

Closing On: July 14, 2025

Salary Range:  $72,840 to $104,060

Are you a relationship-builder, project management pro, and community champion all in one? Do you have a proven track record of creating memorable donors or client experiences, leading engaging events, and bringing stories to life through marketing? If so, we’d love to meet you!

At Lakeridge Health Foundation, we’re dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals of Lakeridge Health, as well as regional programs and partnerships. We’re looking for a strategic, creative, and dynamic leader to help elevate our community presence, strengthen donor relationships, and drive critical fundraising efforts to support health care across Durham Region and beyond. Last year, we raised over $9 million, and we’re growing to meet the evolving needs of our health system. With exciting projects on the horizon—including innovative equipment, capital renovations, groundbreaking research, and educational initiatives, this is a pivotal time to join our team and make a lasting impact. 

About the Role/Position Summary:

As Senior Manager, Community Engagement, you’ll lead a creative and driven team of three, providing strategic oversight, mentorship, and inspiration across Events, Annual Giving, and Community Engagement portfolios. Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Community Engagement, you’ll collaborate with Marketing and Philanthropy colleagues to support lead generation, donor and sponsor engagement, and community visibility. You’ll be a key ambassador for Lakeridge Health Foundation, representing us at events across Durham Region and helping bring to life signature initiatives like Ride for the ‘Ridge, NightShift, Golf Classic, and Gala. This is your opportunity to ignite partnerships, build meaningful donor connections, and drive innovative fundraising efforts that shape the future of health care in one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead Generation & Community Building

• Be the face of Lakeridge Health Foundation in the community—cultivating relationships with local businesses, leaders, and groups. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach with donor strategies and research. 

• Give remarks at events or engage in planned public speaking when necessary.

Event Oversight and Strategy

Oversee and support the Events Officer through their execution of signature events, Ridge for the ‘Ridge, NightShift, Golf Classic, Gala and supporting team members as they create memorable, mission-driven experiences for attendees and sponsors alike. 

Accelerate Annual Giving (Donors under $1,000)

Inspire and coach the Officer, Annual Giving as they execute a comprehensive multi-channel portfolio including direct mail, monthly, tribute, tele-fundraising, grateful patient donors.

Refine and Grow Community Engagement

• Inspire and support the Community Engagement Officer as they execute a focused effort to retain, grow and steward the peer-to-peer fundraising and cause-marketing portfolio. 

• Develop an overarching strategy to enhance the portfolio including new resourcing and promotion in the community. 

Project Management and Additional Duties 

• Collaborate on and oversee the execution of team members annual operating plans and corresponding budgets, regularly reviewing project expenses and status, providing leadership and feedback to direct reports.

• Support and manage volunteers where appropriate to leverage relationships and support for the Foundation. 

• Work with Manager, Marketing & Communications to plan and strategize lottery campaigns. 

• Solicit corporate sponsorships on a case-by-case basis. 

What you bring to the Role: 

Experience & Education: 10+ years in fundraising, marketing, sales, or community engagement, with post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

Leadership & Strategy: Proven success leading teams, managing complex multi-channel programs, and developing impactful fundraising and/or engagement strategies.

Relationship Building: Natural connector with experience in donor/sponsor solicitation, volunteer engagement, and public speaking across diverse settings.

Project & Program Management: Skilled in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and launching community-driven initiatives with long-term impact.

Passionate & Creative Thinker: innovative mindset for bold new ideas, program architect with a passion for health care and a commitment to seeing projects launch and evolve long-term.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and donor or customer relationship databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge); holds a valid driver’s license.

Ready to Change Lives through Health Care Philanthropy?

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level—and you’re excited to help shape the future of health care in Durham Region—we want to hear from you!   Apply today and be part of a passionate, innovative, fun and close-knit team.

What we have to offer:

When you work for our Foundation, you join a high-functioning, innovative and collaborative team with strong leadership and a supportive Board of Directors. With a strategic plan in place, the Foundation is in the midst of an exciting path forward with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care.    We offer an excellent package to employees including an outstanding pension plan via Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to progress and build your career.

Who we are:  Lakeridge Health Foundation supports the Oshawa and Whitby hospitals as well as regional programs and partnerships of Lakeridge Health, one of Ontario’s largest health systems.  Through generous support of individuals, corporations, and volunteers, our major, planned, annual, and community giving programs we raise vital funds to advance health care in Durham Region and beyond, ensuring exceptional health care is available close to home.

Lakeridge Health Foundation is accredited by Imagine Canada. 

How to apply:  

Lakeridge Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws—please inform us of any needs in advance. We’ve partnered with Predictive Success Corporation to support our hiring process using the Predictive Index Behaviour Assessment, a science-based tool that offers insights into candidates’ unique motivations and work styles. All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:foundationhr@lh.ca. Please quote “Senior Manager, Community Engagement” in the subject line of your email. The job posting will close on July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

No phone calls, please.

We thank all applicants in advance.

Posted On: June 17, 2025

Closing On: July 14, 2025

Salary: $46,624 - $52,030

Lakeridge Health Foundation is looking for a focused, imaginative storyteller with a passion for marketing and communications to make a difference. If you thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment and are excited by impactful, meaningful projects—we want to hear from you!

At Lakeridge Health Foundation, we’re dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals, as well as regional programs and partnerships. We’re seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to help plan, execute, and measure marketing initiatives that drive fundraising, elevate our brand, and engage our community. As part of our Marketing & Community Engagement Team, you’ll create inspiring content and amplify our presence to support health care advancements across Durham Region and beyond.

With over $9 million raised last year, our growing team is preparing for the transformation of the Lakeridge Health system—supporting innovative equipment, capital projects, research, and education that will shape the future of care in our region. 

About the Role/Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Communications, the Coordinator will join a thriving and innovative team. You’ll create and execute compelling print and digital content, help coordinate multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive donations and support new and innovative projects in events, fundraising and community partnerships. This is a unique opportunity to have hands-on experience with a multitude of projects ranging from website and social media monitoring and execution, events, video and photo content, advertising campaigns, and printed material creation.

What you’ll be doing:

Marketing & Communications Support

• Bring campaigns to life by coordinating and executing marketing activities across digital, print, and social channels.

• Contribute creative content to everything from posters, proposals, and invites to social media posts, newsletters, and radio scripts.

• Support the rollout of digital and traditional advertising campaigns

Graphic Design & Content Creation

• Design visually compelling marketing and event materials using Adobe Creative Suite.

• Capture and edit photo and video content for use across Foundation platforms.

• Assist with podcast production—on-site recording, editing, and promotional planning.

Digital & Web Coordination

• Maintain and update the Foundation’s websites and microsites to ensure content is fresh, accurate, and AODA compliant.

• Support our growing social media presence through content planning, scheduling, and analytics tracking.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with colleagues across departments to produce resources, compelling visuals and messaging.

• Coordinate and support the promotion of community raffles and lotteries, ensuring brand alignment and AGCO compliance.

• Work with hospital communications teams to align messaging and amplify hospital stories.

Analytics & Strategy

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using performance analytics.

• Help implement new tools, including AI and emerging tech, to streamline content creation and improve efficiency.  

Storytelling & Engagement

• Build relationships with hospital staff and patients as needed to uncover inspiring stories that connect donors to our mission.

• Help shape our brand voice through thoughtful storytelling and audience-driven content.

What you bring to the Role:

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field.

• Experience with social media strategy, content creation, and design.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and CMS platforms.

• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.

• Basic understanding of digital marketing, web analytics, AODA, and CASL regulations.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

• A collaborative, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

• Comfortable working independently and in a hybrid team environment.

• Professional communication skills and ease interacting with customers, vendors, and donors.

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

• Holds a valid driver’s license.

Ready to Change Lives through Health Care Philanthropy? If you’re ready to launch your career in a meaningful and rewarding workplace—and you’re excited to help shape the future of health care in Durham Region—we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a passionate, innovative, fun and close-knit team.

What we have to offer: When you work for our Foundation, you join a highly functioning, innovative and collaborative team with strong leadership and a supportive Board of Directors. With a strategic plan in place, the Foundation is in the midst of an exciting path forward with a focus on making our biggest impact on local health care. We offer an excellent package to employees including an outstanding pension plan via Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to progress and build your career.

Who we are: Lakeridge Health Foundation supports the Oshawa and Whitby hospitals as well as regional programs and partnerships of Lakeridge Health, one of Ontario’s largest health systems.  Through generous support of individuals, corporations, and volunteers, our major, planned, annual, and community giving programs we raise vital funds to advance health care in Durham Region and beyond, ensuring exceptional health care is available close to home.  Lakeridge Health Foundation is accredited by Imagine Canada.

How to apply: Lakeridge Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws—please inform us of any needs in advance. We’ve partnered with Predictive Success Corporation to support our hiring process using the Predictive Index Behaviour Assessment, a science-based tool that offers insights into candidates’ unique motivations and work styles. All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:

foundationhr@lh.ca. Please quote “Marketing and Communications Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

The job posting will close on July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

No phone calls, please.

We thank all applicants in advance.