The most interesting of the opportunities we've encountered recently:
Several notable positions are open in the environmental sector. Greenpeace Canada is looking for a
bilingual communications coordinator; a mid-level post that involves supervising four other communications officers. They are hoping to raise their profile in the media in particular.
Also looking for help is the Toronto Botanical Garden, which is seeking an
adult education coordinator to oversee more than 100 programs, events, and courses. The position requires a combination of administrative experience with a degree in either education or horticulture.
Finally in this area, the High Park Nature Centre is in need of a new
executive director to oversee everything from programming to fundraising.
Those with an interest in city-building may be familiar with Urbanspace Property Group, a developer that focuses on historical preservation. (Their flagship building is 401 Richmond.) They are looking for an
executive assistant to help the president and serve as a liason for special projects.
Meanwhile, innovation centre MaRS has an opening for a
manager of entrepreneurship and innovation to develop programming in those areas; it's a one-year maternity leave contract position.
In the cultural sector, PEN Canada, which works to support free expression for writers and readers, is offering a
12 month communications fellowship. The post is for 30 hours a week, and the selected candidate will have a role in shaping the projects they work on over the year.
The Canadian Centre for Advanced Research, a non-profit which marshals researchers across a variety of disciplines working internationally, has several positions available. Among them are a
manager of research programs, a
managing editor to provide communications support, and an
IT manager.
Finally, strategic innovation firm Idea Couture also has
several openings, including a graphic designer, an interactive strategist, a UX specialist, and a digital project manager.
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