TITLE:                                    Animator – Ontario Centre

STATUS:                                Temporary full-time position 

PLACE OF WORK:                Toronto ON

STARTING DATE:                 As soon as possible

END DATE:                            June 25, 2027

REFERENCE NUMBER:       ENG-ANI-11-26O

TO APPLY:                            Send a resume and cover letter to:

OUR WEBSITE:                     www.devp.org

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position

The organization

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is one of the leading Canadian international development NGOs and the official international solidarity organization of the Canadian Catholic Church. The organization supports local partners located in several countries of the Global South. With a network of members across Canada, Development and Peace — Caritas Canada raises the awareness of Canadians about the causes of worldwide poverty and injustice and mobilizes Canadians around actions for change.

Development and Peace – Caritas Canada is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share its commitment to social justice, international solidarity and human dignity.

The organization is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment, free from all forms of exploitation, abuse, harassment, and mistreatment. To that end, it applies responsible recruitment practices aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of individuals. 

Any candidate offered a position will be required to sign the organization’s Code of Conduct and undergo appropriate background checks based on the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Director — Animation and membership, the animator is responsible for implementing the education and fundraising programs, particularly the Share Lent campaign, with both the members and the broader public. The animator represents the Organization in a given region and is the basic link between the Organization and its network of members. The animator's mandate includes recruitment, animation (facilitation), training, and accompanying the members in his or her region.

Requirements

Academic background

• University degree in education, social work (community development / community work), international development or the equivalent

Languages

• Command of the language of the region involved with the job (mostly english)
• Command of written and oral French and English

Software used

• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) (asset)

Experience

• Four years relevant experience in a multicultural setting (animation/education/community development)
• Experience in fundraising (asset)
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working with youth

Specific knowledge

• Knowledge of the Church and its commitments to social justice and international development
• Ability to drive a car (valid driving licence)

Availability

• Available to travel in Canada and abroad
• Available for evening and weekend work

Working conditions

 - Competitive salary and working conditions according to the collective agreement