The most interesting of the opportunities we've seen this week:
The Vancouver Aquarium handles not just displays and exhibits, but the Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program, which helps consumers make environmentally friendly seafood choices. They are looking for a Toronto
representative for the Ocean Wise program to help develop it in Eastern Canada. Candidates should have a combination of experience in marine biology or life sciences, as well as business development.
Also in the sustainability sector, the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, which helps safeguard the greenbelt's argicultural and environmental health, is looking for a
research and policy assistant.
Finally, TREC Education, which focuses on raising awareness about energy issues, is looking for a
program co-ordinator. The post is part-time with potential to develop into full-time work, and some travel within the province will be required.
In the social services sector, the Daily Bread Food Bank is hiring a
manager of corporate and foundation philanthropy to oversee its major partnership programs. It's a senior post for someone who will oversee several million dollars of cash and in-kind donations annually. Meanwhile, Pathways to Education, which helps low-income youth access post-secondary education, has two postings open right now: they are seeking
an executive assistant to their president, as well as a
research and database manager with significant experience using Raiser’s Edge CRM.
In health services, the Council on Drug Abuse, which runs drug-prevention programs for teens, is looking for a new
program manager.
For those with an interest in culture, the City of Toronto is looking for a
program development officer to focus on arts and culture—specifically, to work at the Fort York historic site.
Also, Artscape, which revitalizes and redevelopers older facilities in Toronto, needs a
program manager for their Creative Placemaking Lab, which conducts community consultation and planning as Artscape develops new sites.
Last but not least, baroque orchestra Tafelmusik is looking for a
director of philanthropy with at least seven years of fundraising experience.
Do you know of an innovative job opportunity in Toronto? Let us know!