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COORDINATOR, RISK AND RESILIENCE

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

The opportunity

We have an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for a Coordinator, Risk and Resilience that would be responsible for providing administrative, coordination and professional support to the Senior Director and Risk & Resilience Program. As the ideal candidate you will have exceptional administrative skills and professionalism to be able to represent the Senior Director to our internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Risk & Resilience Program Support

• Administer insurance certificate requests

• Incident reporting data entry and support trends reporting

• Maintain key insurance and procurement schedules and files

• Schedule supplier presentations, RFP key dates scheduling, etc.

• Maintain contract analysis tracking

• Support Risk & Resilience reporting activity, maintain Risk & Resilience ‘hub’ on SharePoint

• Establish, organize and maintain filing systems, document management, and databases

Senior Director Support

• Provide senior level administrative support with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Manage correspondence, requests for information with high responsiveness, level of confidentiality; raise issues where appropriate.

• Draft correspondence, create/complete forms and other administrative documents, expense claims preparation, invoice submission, ERP and HR systems data entry, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with organizational policies/procedures.

• Arrange team meetings including preparing meeting agendas, materials, taking and distributing summary notes with agreed action items; organizing travel/meal arrangements and other administrative support.

• Coordinate, maintain calendar(s) as needed.

• Maintain relationships with employees, stakeholders, with sensitivity and tact

• Perform special project assignments as directed.

Risk & Resilience Team

• Contribute to a strong Risk & Resilience Team culture, helps foster inclusive spaces, supports positive learning, generates enthusiasm for Team-led projects and capacity building initiatives.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 5 years senior administrative experience supporting senior directors or

• executives, preferably in a non-profit organization.

• Degree or college diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced oral and written communications.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with cross-culturally sensitivity and ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff, managers, senior management.

• Ability to anticipate and respond to needs while using sound judgement and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms and SharePoint; proficiency with virtual meeting platforms including Teams, Zoom.

Important Details

Hybrid work arrangement located at our National Office at 885 Don Mills Road, Toronto

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 20, 2024 .

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

· Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers .

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.