Program Officer

The Opportunity

The Institute is seeking a Program Officer to support its speaker engagement and sponsorship initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development and Member relations, the Program Officer will contribute to the growth of the Institutes events and programs by identifying and securing high-profile speakers and building a strong pipeline of event sponsors.

The Role

We offer

• Competitive compensation package,
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work,
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match,
• Annual wellness account,
• Learning and Development account,
• Group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance,
• Hybrid work environment with prime downtown Toronto location close to transit

You will

• Build speakers pipeline for approximately 35 events a year
• Secure sponsors for 35 events a year within approximately 30 days prior to the event
• Create annual event plan for approximately 35 events a year
• Ensure well-communicated and well-attended events

The Candidate

Must-haves

• University degree
• 1 3 years related experience
• Business development or sales experience in-person or over the phone
• Prospecting to identify potential speakers/sponsors based on industry needs is critical
• Business sense
• Engaging communicator who is able to build rapport
• Interest in and understanding of Canadian public policy
• Organized, diligent, and proactive team player

Nice-to-haves

• Salesforce
• Microsoft Publisher

The Company

The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada's leading economic think tank. It is an independent not-for-profit organization whose overarching mission is to raise Canadians living standards by fostering economically-sound public policies. Non-partisan in nature and national in scope, the Institute commissions authoritative peer-reviewed papers by recognized experts on emerging issues and convenes policy events that bring together private and public sector leaders.If you want to know more about us and our amazing team, check us out on our website, LinkedIn, Twitter

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment

C.D. Howe Institute welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a more diverse and inclusive team that supports the people and communities that we serve and where we live. We embrace everyone and encourage job applications from every community.