Special Events Coordinator (Summer Intern)

Job Description

At Trillium Health Partners Foundation (THPF), we envision a future where health care transcends expectations and every member of the community has access to the care they need, when they need it the most.

Our vision is bold: build a new kind of health care for a healthier community.

We are the driving force behind Trillium Health Partners. Our team is raising money for the hospital so that millions of patients in the West GTA and surrounding communities have access to the care they need. Trillium Health Partners is comprised of Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre and is one of the largest community-based, academically affiliated acute care facilities in Canada serving one of the fastest growing populations in the country. Trillium Health Partners is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Institute for Better Health, the hospital’s research, and innovation engine. It is also the regional specialist for over 14 programs such as cardiac, cancer, stroke, neurology, mental health and so much more. Our doctors and nurses partner with your local hospital to offer highly complex care.

Our 50+ member team is comprised of exceptional talent, with diverse backgrounds and expertise dedicated to raising the crucial funds needed to address the highest priority needs of our hospital.

We operate with respect, collaboration and a drive for excellence and have already made a massive impact! Our fundraising milestones include securing the largest donation ever made to a hospital in Canada by Peter Gilgan and the Peter Gilgan Foundation of $105 million to help build the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. We also secured the largest corporate match by Orlando Corporation of $75 million to support development of the new hospital, mental health and research and innovation.

While we love setting records, we are hungry for more and need your help getting there. Join us to help revolutionize the future of health care in the West GTA.

The Role: Special Events Coordinator - Summer Student 12 week contract (35 hours/week)

• Assist Community Engagement team in the execution of fundraising events (golf tournaments, and community walk) ranging from supporting logistics, prize solicitations, silent auction, sponsorship fulfilment , registration, event setup, event execution and wrap up
• Support with tracking solicitations and deliverables in the donor database, Raiser’s Edge
• Provide exceptional customer service from start to finish during all elements of event coordination, by ensuring that public inquiries are responded to in a timely manner
• Research external events and make recommendations for improvements or innovation
• Assist with all administrative tasks and project management of events as required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Canada Summer Jobs Program Requirements

• Applicants are aged 15-30 years
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• International students are not eligible for this program
  
  

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners Foundation will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.