Advisor, Community Programming

About this position

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity dedicated to helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. With an extensive, national network of more than 1,000 grantees and 289 local chapters, Jumpstart helps eligible families cover the costs of registration, transportation, and equipment, and provides funding to selected organizations for recreational infrastructure and programming.

Reporting to the Manager, Program Development the Advisor, Community Programming and Measurement will lead Jumpstart’s community granting and measurement and evaluation portfolio as an integral member of Programs and Operations team.

The Advisor is the primary point of contact for all inquires related to Community Grants. The individual will aggregate, analyze and issue specific recommendations using data generated from grant applications, perform research and environmental scans to help inform changes to existing program structure and lead the implementation of Jumpstart’s Measurement and Evaluation framework.

Program Design

What you’ll do

• Building, creating and managing all application forms and requirements within the grant system
• Creation of program related tools and policies to support the optimization of funding decisions
• Maintain expert knowledge of grant best practices and internal and external trends in granting
• Issue recommendations to Manager, Program Development on projects that should be considered for funding by Jumpstart

Measurement And Evaluation

• Research, recommend and implement strategies to enhance the capacity for impact measurement amongst the internal team and over 1,000 grant organizations
• Develop a data analysis framework to continually measure the impact of Jumpstart Grants
• Operationalize the documentation and dissemination of findings to inform decision making and continuous improvement of granting and measurement practices
• Provide subject matter expertise and best practices in program evaluation and measurement

Data Management And Analysis

• Support data and reporting requirements through the preparation of a variety of reports. This includes data extraction, evaluation, monitoring and communication of key performance indicators.
• Respond to all requests for data from internal partners

Manage the development and execution of special projects that drive Jumpstart’s vision and mission

Who You Are

• We are looking for individuals who are:
• Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
• Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business
• Outcome focused, critical thinkers with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business
• Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward

If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then this is definitely the place to be.

What You Bring

• University and/or College education in a related discipline
• Experience with Grant Application Systems
• Experience in Measurement and Evaluation
• 5 years’ experience in a grant administration or analytical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify and build value added analytics/reporting
• Proven track record of delivering precise reports and analysis
• Ability to “tell the story” on analytical findings and trends
• Strong cross-functional relationship building ability
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills
• Results oriented, flexible and willing to work in a multi-task and dynamic work environment
• High degree of customer service and focus
• Excellent coordination, planning, communication and organizational skills
• Passionate about increasing opportunities for children and youth to participate in sport and recreation
• Experience in a similar capacity within the not-for-profit sector is an asset
• Bilingual (French) an asset

About Canadian Tire Corporation
Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It’s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart – these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s Top Employers .

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Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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