Who We Are? 

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for a Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships to join our dedicated Resource Development team as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty.  If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

How You’ll Make an Impact?

The Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships leads Bissell Centre’s community-facing engagement portfolio. This role oversees volunteer engagement, community partnerships, events, and department administration so that community members, businesses, groups, schools, volunteers, and supporters have meaningful ways to connect with Bissell Centre. The role requires strong community engagement, facilitation, relationship-building, team leadership, and cross-department collaboration skills.

•    Lead annual planning, priorities, workplans, budgets, and reporting for the community engagement and partnerships portfolio.

•    Supervise, coach, and support department team members by providing day-to-day leadership, setting clear expectations, supporting professional growth, addressing barriers, and ensuring staff have the tools, direction, and feedback needed to be successful.

•    Design, lead, and support community engagement activities, partner meetings, presentations, tours, feedback sessions, workshops, and facilitated conversations.

•    Provide oversight to the volunteer engagement program, including recruitment, onboarding, staff training, recognition, retention, stewardship, policies, and volunteer data practices.

•    Build strong working relationships with Program leaders, Marketing and Communications, Finance, Facilities, Operations, Leadership Team members, and other internal partners.

What You’ll Bring?

•    Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, community development, social work, communications, public relations, volunteer management, fundraising, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, volunteer engagement, fundraising, events, partnerships, or related work.

•    Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising staff, leading teams, or providing formal team leadership.

•    Experience facilitating groups, community conversations, workshops, engagement sessions, or cross-functional planning processes.

Why Choose Bissell Centre?

At Bissell Centre, we believe meaningful work starts with a supportive and inclusive culture. We value individuality, are guided by strong values, and are committed to supporting staff growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that reflects our commitment, including:

•       Paid Vacation of 3 weeks upon hire and 4 weeks after one-year continuous service with Bissell Centre.

•       Health Maintenance Days (in addition to vacation)

•       Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your

•       Health Spending Account

•       Life insurance and ADD for you and your dependents

•       Benefits coverage during maternity/parental leave

•       Employee and Family Assistance Program (supporting mental and physical wellbeing)

•       Staff events, committees and celebrations

•       Professional development support

•       Exclusive employee discounts, including TELUS and Bell mobility plans, recreation centre memberships, Costco membership, CIBC banking perks, Perkopolis, Fresh Prep, and more

•       Paid time off for optional general holidays

What You’ll Need Before Starting?

•    Vulnerable Sector Check

•    Valid Driver’s License

•    Driver’s Abstract

Ready to Apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to: 

Note: When applying, please ensure that you submit both your resume and cover letter

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bissell Centre is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity within our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Bissell Centre is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, in accordance with provincially and federally legislated protected grounds.