Advisor, Exercises and Experiential Learning - Humanitarian Business and Information Management

Title: Advisor, Exercises and Experiential Learning - Humanitarian Business and Information Management

Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada)

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (10 months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

The Exercise and Experiential Learning Advisor fosters strong relationships with communities, partners, and stakeholders to support the effective delivery and continuous improvement of EELP programming. Acting as a key liaison, they ensure that community voices and needs inform program design and implementation. This role provides operational coordination, technical guidance, and capacity-building support to internal teams, partners, and volunteers. By engaging regularly with stakeholders,
gathering feedback, and facilitating collaboration, the advisor enhances service impact, promotes best practices, and drives program innovation. Their work ensures that programs remain responsive, culturally relevant, and aligned with organizational
commitments and community priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and execution of the Exercise and Experiential Learning Program (EELP), with particular focus for communicating and reporting activities, events, and offerings of the Partnerships and Experiential Learning (PEL) team
• Advance engagement efforts by supporting the design and implementation of strategies that foster meaningful participation,
  inclusion, and empowerment.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders and organizations, ensuring
  programs reflect local needs, cultural considerations, and community-driven priorities.
• Gather input through consultations, assist in engagement activities, and support efforts to strengthen relationships with diverse communities
• Assist in program implementation, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources for successful program execution
• Assist in co-developing initiatives and events with internal teams where applicable
• Gather and maintain accurate data, design surveys, analyze relevant metrics, and prepare reports and visualizations to support performance measurement, decision making and planning.
• Contribute to financial and resource coordination by tracking expenditures, monitoring program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and compliance with funding requirements
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration by compiling and sharing relevant program information, supporting coordination between teams, and ensuring timely updates. Act as a bridge between stakeholders, ensuring open lines of communication and shared learning.
• Represent the organization externally by participating in meetings, workshops, and events to support program visibility.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their voices are included in discussions that influence program design and policy.

What we are looking for:

• 4-7 years experience of job-related work experience in and a 3-year college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Fluency in English is required, French is an asset.
• Proven experience in fast-paced logistical planning, events, multi-tasking
• Proven experience in supporting multiple reporting audiences
• Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite with focus for Sharepoint) .
• Ability to interpret and deliver non-routine information, clarify client needs, offer solutions, and resolve escalations in new or sensitive situations, requiring diplomacy, empathy, and the application of communication skills to achieve client satisfaction.
• Ability to explore and analyze complex, interconnected problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions using technical, functional, and organizational knowledge
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated flexibility in work activities to meet demands of role
• Experience in working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement desirable.

Working Conditions

• All teams contributing to emergency response efforts directly or indirectly.
• All CRC roles are required to adapt work and priorities to support emergency response efforts, be present in person as required to support service delivery and deploy to emergency responses when appropriate and/or required (personnel availability and request for exceptions will be discussed with line management).
• For CRC roles that are assigned a function in the Emergency Relief operational structure (in field and virtual), personnel may be required to be part of an on-call roster and be available for scheduled on-call work.
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada. At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• May require flexibility as working conditions are often high-pressure, fast paced, and dynamic
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

Posted until 11:59 PM EDT on November 4, 2026