Signature Programs Specialist

Job Title: Signature Programs Specialist

Vacancies: 1 current vacancy

Location: Vancouver, BC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link:

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 4 ($52,000 - $56,000 CAD)

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all.

The Signature Programs Specialist will provide year‑round support to our Run for the Cure program, a volunteer‑led event and the largest breast cancer fundraiser in Canada. The Specialist will report to the Manager of Signature Programs and collaborate with a dedicated team of fundraising and event professionals from coast to coast.

• Act as the main staff partner for 4‑5 Run for the Cure events, primarily located in Western Canada.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to volunteer committees, working closely with your volunteer Run Directors to drive engagement and results.
• Meet with your volunteer Run Directors on a regular basis throughout event season, and attend committee meetings, as needed.
• Ensure that volunteers plan and execute a safe, fun, and memorable event experience while adhering to our Run for the Cure Minimum Standards.
• Lead and contribute to Run for the Cure projects by developing high‑quality tools, resources, and processes.
• Create comprehensive training materials and deliver group training to staff and volunteers.
• Recruit and retain high‑caliber volunteers to address committee gaps and prioritize succession planning.
• Facilitate onboarding and provide personalized training to newly recruited volunteers joining a Run for the Cure committee.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute strategies and tactics aimed at achieving program goals and objectives.
• Identify creative and innovative opportunities to improve or enhance the Run for the Cure program.
• Actively seek and secure new business for CCS by prospecting, approaching, and pitching to new and existing contacts.
• Work collaboratively with the CCS corporate team to implement sponsorship solicitation, acquisition, and stewardship strategies for Run for the Cure events.
• Follow all guidelines established by national leadership including Marketing, Communications, Digital Support, Finance, Team People, IT, and others.
• Maintain relationship data for volunteers and key stakeholders in Salesforce, our CRM database.
• Ensure internal and external communications and materials reflect CCS’s values and our culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in fundraising, event management, and/or relationship management.
• A demonstrated donor‑centric approach to fundraising.
• Strong organizational, time management, project management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong event management and relationship management skills.
• Experience negotiating and fulfilling event‑related sponsorship and operational contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with presentation and facilitation experience.
• Proven ability to accomplish goals and establish priorities with minimal direction.
• Ability to travel within Canada – a valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for meetings and events as per business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience leading volunteer‑organizing committees is an asset.
• Peer‑to‑peer fundraising event experience is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce…