Company Description

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Corporate & Community Partnerships
Reports to: Senior Event Coordinator, Cycling Programs
Hours: 35 hours
Hourly Range: $22.50/hour
Status: Contract, Full Time (January 2026 - September 2026)
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: November 26, 2025
Closing Date: December 7, 2025

Reporting to the Senior Event Coordinator, Cycling Programs, the Junior Coordinator is a key member of the operations team supporting the growth and successful execution of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride and Ride North. You will support the team (including the Associate Vice President, Cycling Programs - Corporate & Community Partnerships) in all fundraising and event coordination activities including ancillary event activations and stewardship of existing and new participants. The Junior Coordinator will support the team in meeting their overall fundraising and registration objectives. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their event organization skills while engaging with our community and supporting our mission.

You will:
• Update daily Revenue and Registration reports to track event progress
• Mail customized kits of items to event participants, honorary chairs, and sponsors
• Update key operating documents to help ensure on-event networking and operations runs smoothly
• Organize event management internal documents and files to ensure references are readily available to the Event Management team
• Support the Senior Event Coordinator with day-to-day project management and project execution to ensure the team is meeting deadlines
• Support the Ride Senior Manager with development of Team Engagement Calendar, including completion of intake forms, event scheduling, production of support materials and post-event participation detailing
• Assist with event set up and tear down, including arranging furniture, facilitating item pickups, and coordinating operational logistics on-site
• Ensure optimal re-registrations on-event for the signature events, by engaging with event participants and actively promoting the event
• Organize and oversee warehouse storage to maintain an up-to-date inventory leading up to event week
• Manage inventory of various swag and merchandise to ensure accurate distribution and for inventory purposes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting fundraising events, including participant engagement and stewardship, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate individuals to support fundraising events.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent work experience; minimum secondary school diploma required.
• Strong knowledge in event coordination and logistics; understanding the role that philanthropy plays in advancing these activities is an asset.
• Ability to muti-task and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and composed demeanor especially during intense periods and events.
• A resourceful, strategic, service-oriented mindset with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interest in being part of a goal-focused service team.
• Interest in a healthy lifestyle and/or fitness is considered an asset.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM and AKA Raisin an asset

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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