CARE Canada

Role Description CARE Canada’s Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage, sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. The Solution Developer will contribute to the development of reusable digital solutions that strengthen data quality, reporting, analytics, and decision support across different initiatives. This role will help develop scalable digital enablement tools that can be adapted across multiple projects and business areas. Key Responsibilities and Tasks - Digital Solution Development (35%) - Design, develop, and maintain reusable digital applications and workflows using Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, Visual Studio, VS Code, and modern development frameworks. - Develop user-friendly interfaces and business applications that improve access to operational, financial, and program information. - Build and maintain APIs and integrations with organizational systems. - Database Administration & Data Management (30%) - Design, administer, secure, and optimize SQL Server and Azure SQL databases. - Develop database objects including stored procedures, views, functions, validation rules, and data models. - Monitor database performance, backups, security, and availability while ensuring data integrity and compliance. - Reporting, Analytics & Data Integration (20%) - Develop reporting solutions, dashboards, and data models supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial management, and program performance. - Design and maintain ETL/ELT processes and data integration pipelines. - Support Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related analytics platforms where applicable. - Innovation, AI & Continuous Improvement (10%) - Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation, reusable digital tools, and emerging technologies. - Support the responsible implementation of AI-enabled capabilities including natural language queries, automated reporting, forecasting insights, data quality monitoring, and decision-support tools. - Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve software quality, testing, documentation, and productivity. - Collaboration, Documentation & Support (5%) - Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and support implementation. - Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, user documentation, and operational procedures. - Participate in testing, code reviews, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications - Proven experience as a Developer, Database Administrator, or similar role with Microsoft SQL Server. - Strong T-SQL skills and experience with database performance optimization. - Experience with Azure SQL or ability to learn and apply Azure SQL concepts quickly. - Experience with Power Apps and familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform. - Web development experience using technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET, REST APIs, HTML, and CSS. - Understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including Git, testing, documentation, deployment, and release management. - Proven ability to design practical database-driven solutions, reporting workflows, and user-facing features from business requirements. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. - Effective communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong ownership and ability to work independently under tight timelines. - Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail, especially around data quality, security, and usability. - Ability to balance technical implementation with user needs, operational constraints, and long-term maintainability. - Comfort working in an evolving environment where requirements, data sources, and AI-enabled opportunities may develop over time. - Commitment to responsible, secure, and practical use of technology to improve efficiency and decision-making. Requirements - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety. - Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA). - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Education & Training - Post Secondary education in a relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Role Description CARE Canada’s bold Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage (2021 – 2027), sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. It recognizes that to lead change and realize a better life for herself and her community, every woman needs to be safe, healthy and have a dignified livelihood. It also fundamentally realizes that ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough: this plan challenges us to reimagine how we achieve our mission, inspire Canadian investment in that mission, and transform our organization to be future-ready. CARE Canada’s Global Programs Team is responsible for developing and managing the organization’s programs in both development and humanitarian assistance focusing on the injustice of poverty and gender inequality. The Strategic Plan reaffirms our gender-equality focus and our dual-mandate status. Our ultimate impact goal is to support women’s leadership for a gender-just future grounded in strong programs supporting safety/protection, health and dignified livelihoods across both humanitarian and development settings. The Global Programs unit is responsible for the overall management of CARE Canada’s global programming circa $50-60m annual development, resilience and humanitarian programming portfolio. Under the leadership of a Head of Program Management, the Program Manager will oversee development, resilience and/or humanitarian projects, and be accountable for project success. They do this work aligned to CARE Canada’s values and approaches, with decolonisation as a core principle. They lead CARE Canada’s project-specific relationship with their funders (ex. GAC desk officers, among others) and work closely with Country Office colleagues to ensure donor compliance. As Project Lead of a matrixed programs team structure in CARE Canada, they effectively oversee an internal project team, with finance & program quality colleagues across the Global Program Department, to ensure they fulfill their responsibilities across the Program Management cycle. The Program Manager is accountable for donor compliance and reporting at all levels, playing an enabling role that supports Country Offices to fulfill these contractual responsibilities to our donors. The Program Manager collaborates closely with the Manager, Grants Finance & Compliance to ensure that their projects effectively run, and resources are used according to plans. This includes driving program spend forecasting analysis, overseeing program expense allocations, and ensuring alignment to donor requirements. At times, they may also be asked to engage in business development opportunities by writing proposals and supporting Country Offices to solicit Canadian funding opportunities. They also capture project learning and best practice, ensuring it is disseminated across the team and CARE International to continue to enhance CARE’s work. The role works in close collaboration with other Program Managers across the long-term development and humanitarian & resilience team as key peers and collaborators, ensuring that their work aligns in approach across program management, proposal development, and impact. They lead and contribute to tools and resources for the whole team and help our programmatic approaches grow, learn and evolve. Qualifications - Related studies in international development or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Experience working at multiple stages/phases of the project cycle, including one or many of the following: design, delivery, reporting, evaluation; additional sectoral technical assistance experience would be an asset. - Significant experience in implementing development, resilience and/or humanitarian programs, including a portion of this experience gained in the Global South. - Excellent written communication skills and the ability to convey complex programming and contexts to a range of audiences. - Expertise in one or more of the following programming areas: gender equality, crisis response, food and water, economic justice, health, and climate justice. - Significant experience and commitment to promoting gender equality and implementing gender transformative programs. - Experience in applying rights-based and gender transformative approaches to programming. - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working partnerships with stakeholders, in particular Country Offices, partners, local organizations, donors, and government officials. - Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and passion for international development, resilience and/or humanitarian work with a focus on quality programs; in particular, an understanding of current trends, opportunities and challenges facing this sector. - Experience and willingness to travel to and work in complex and/or insecure environments. Requirements - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety. - Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA). - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Benefits - Starting salary between $80,628.00 - $85,933.00. - Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Paid annual and wellness leave benefits. - Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements. - December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1). - Inclusive holiday policy. - Parental leave top-up. - Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP. - International and domestic travel opportunities. - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training. - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity. - A focus on wellness and work-life balance. - Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission.

Role Description CARE Canada’s Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage (2021 – 2027), sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. It recognizes that to lead change and realize a better life for herself and her community, every woman needs to be safe, healthy and have a dignified livelihood. It also fundamentally realizes that ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough: this Plan challenges us to reimagine how we achieve our mission, inspire Canadian investment in that mission, and transform our organization to be future-ready. The Corporate Finance Unit hosts the financial and information management components for the broader organization. Along with the traditional corporate accounting, this unit provides financial and professional expertise and oversight to HQ operations in an efficient and effective manner. This unit is a key strategic resource in budgeting, forecasting and business analysis and compliance. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, the Controller, Financial Services oversees financial operations and financial transaction management. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring: - Accurate financial records for the organization - Appropriate internal controls are in place and functioning as expected - Timely payments and efficient financial operations - Management of the year-end audit - Preparation of external financial statements in collaboration with the Director, Corporate Finance - Compliance with various regulatory requirements related to the financial management of the organization This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Qualifications - Proven experience in financial management and accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role - Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and project-based financial management - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., PeopleSoft, Excel) - Excellent organizational and time management skills - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with different departments - Commitment to CARE's mission and values - Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus (or equivalent combination of education and work experience) Requirements - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety - Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA) - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct Benefits - Starting salary between $103,000 – 110,000 - Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid annual and wellness leave benefits - Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements - December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1) - Inclusive holiday policy - Parental leave top-up - Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP - International and domestic travel opportunities - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity - A focus on wellness and work-life balance - Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission

Role Description The Director, Gender Justice and Impact plays an integral role in CARE Canada’s Global Programs Department, providing leadership, vision and strategic direction for CARE Canada’s Gender Justice and Impact and within that, the Gender Equality and Inclusion program portfolio and strategy as aligned with Vision 2030 and the CI Gender Equality Impact Area. - Provides strategic direction to CARE Canada’s programming while ensuring that gender equality and inclusion are at the heart of the organization. - Guides CARE Canada’s partnership with the private sector, integrating gender equality and inclusion considerations into their work. - Leads on behalf of the CARE International Confederation, the Women’s Voice and Leadership sub-impact area. - Plays a significant leadership role in the operationalization and implementation of the CARE International Gender Equality Impact Area. - Leads the Gender Justice and Impact Team, including GEI and Gender Based Violence (GBV), Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Environment and Climate Technical Teams. - Ensures a cohesive team that delivers on CARE Canada’s Strategic objectives related to feminist partnership, gender equality and inclusion programming quality, strategy and impact. - Collaborates closely with program management, program design and development (PDD), philanthropy, revenue and marketing, matrix teams, advocacy and the Executive Office at CARE Canada. - Represents CARE Canada, CARE International and contributes to CARE Canada’s advocacy and influencing strategy and objectives. Qualifications - Minimum of 7-10 years experience in designing and implementing GEI programming, organizational leadership and strategy. - Minimum of 3 years of experience cultivating and advancing partnership with the private sector in areas related to gender equality, inclusion, and/or climate change. - Master’s degree in International Development, Gender Studies, or in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Significant senior advisory experience in designing and implementing gender equality and inclusion specific and integrated programming. - Deep knowledge of programming designed to address social norms change, injustice and inequality with the goal of reaching gender transformative objectives. - A talent for people management of large teams, excellent team building skills and an aptitude for getting high performance from staff. - High political acumen and excellent representational skills, including high-level advocacy and communications. Requirements - Proven strategic thinker and people leader of sizeable teams at a senior level. - Comfortable managing a global team(s) of diverse individuals in a matrixed management environment. - Significant experience with feminist partnership, new business development and the Government of Canada’s funding mechanisms. - Expertise advancing partnership with the private sector. - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality and reduces power abuse and inequalities. - Create an environment free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA). - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy. Benefits - Starting annual salary between $140,000 - $150,000. - Comprehensive benefits package, including family coverage for a wide range of services. - Paid annual and wellness leave benefits. - Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements. - December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1). - Inclusive holiday policy. - Parental leave top-up. - Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP. - International and domestic travel opportunities. - Annual all-staff retreat. - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training. - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity. - A focus on wellness and work-life balance. - Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission.

Role Description Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Senior Manager, Grants Finance & Compliance will lead and support a team of Managers, Grants Finance & Compliance and conduct several processes to meet operational and contractual requirements that support the effective management of various development projects. This position is accountable for: - Development of systems for effective project financial management. - Ensuring funds are used for the intended purpose and donor compliance requirements. - Supporting the development of project proposal budgets. - Overseeing the analysis of project expenditure against budgets. - Investigating variances and providing risk mitigation. - Continuous review, update, and analysis of the portfolio performance of projects. - Providing coaching, technical advice, and capacity building to Grants Manager direct reports and CO’s/Partner project finance staff. Qualifications - University degree in Accounting. - A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior financial role. - Comprehensive knowledge and skills in contracts negotiations with various Government agencies (GAC), international UN agencies & private donors. - Ability to see the financial and reporting implications of the terms and conditions in donor contracts. - Thorough understanding of budgetary processes and variance analysis. - Thorough understanding of accounting processes as they impact the overall financial system. - Good appreciation of the need to provide timely and reliable information to senior management and donors. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance personnel in a simple manner. - Willingness and ability to travel internationally (a valid passport will be required). - Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Outlook, and the Windows operating environment. - Strong financial analytical skills. - Experience with analytical tools like PowerBI, creating dashboards, and working with SQL databases. - Strong management skills. - Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and provide timely feedback. - Strong ability to meet deadlines. - Keen attention to detail. - Good budgeting and financial management skills. - Strong ability to understand and analyze financial information, determine and mitigate risk. - Cultural sensitivity, empathy, and ability to work under stress. - Superior interpersonal skills, with a preference for teamwork. - Strong leadership, autonomy, and integrity. - Ability to communicate and negotiate with donor officials locally and at HQ. - Ability to communicate with senior management at country office level and at HQ. Requirements - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety. - Create an environment free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and exploitation, and child abuse (SHEA-CA). - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Benefits - Starting salary between $90,000 - $95,000. - Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Paid annual and wellness leave benefits. - Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements. - December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1). - Inclusive holiday policy. - Parental leave top-up. - Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP. - International and domestic travel opportunities. - Annual all-staff retreat. - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training. - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity. - A focus on wellness and work-life balance. - Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission.

Role Description The Manager, Fundraising and Stewardship, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of donor engagement, stewardship, cultivation, annual fundraising programs and appeal fundraising with existing donors at the Humanitarian Coalition. This role is accountable for meeting annual giving revenue targets and shares accountability for meeting fundraising targets during joint appeals. Through data-informed strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and donor-centric practices, the Manager plays a critical leadership role in sustaining and growing donor support for the Humanitarian Coalition. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter and strategic thinker, a team player with superior stewardship and cultivation abilities, and a skilled communicator in both English and French. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in fundraising, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, international development, or a related field. - Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropic development. - Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective plans. - Experience in managing donor stewardship, individual fundraising, leadership and major giving, planned giving and monthly giving programs. - Proven track record in meeting or exceeding fundraising targets. - Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor stewardship best practices, donation platform optimization and donor lifecycle management. - Strong project management skills: able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Advanced proficiency in both English and French (oral and written). - Strong relationship-building skills with donors. - Knowledge of donor databases (e.g. DonorPerfect, Salesforce, or other CRM systems). - Ability to analyze data and use insights to inform strategy. - High degree of initiative, autonomy, and accountability. - Applicable knowledge of relevant computer software (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) - Adaptable and flexible to shifting work requirements, particularly during emergency appeals. - Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization, including principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. - Understanding of and sensitivity to humanitarian principles and ethical fundraising. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and cross-functional team environment. - Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of global development and humanitarian issues. Requirements - Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety. - Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA). - Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place, consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Benefits - Starting salary range between $97,850.00 - $103,000.00 - Comprehensive benefits package and confidential employee assistance program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment - 3 weeks of annual leave (increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment) - In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24-January 1 office closure so we can all recharge simultaneously - Inclusive holiday policy - Paid sick leave - Parental leave top-up - Employer contributions to group pension plan after first year of employment - Optional participation in group RRSP (eligible from first day of employment) - International and domestic travel opportunities - Remote work with the opportunity to meet several times a year in person - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity - A focus on wellness and work-life balance

Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.ca CARE Canada is looking for a Content Creator Specialist (9-month contract) ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS CARE Canada’s bold Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage (2021 – 2027), sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. It recognizes that to lead change and realize a better life for herself and her community, every woman needs to be safe, healthy and have a dignified livelihood. It also fundamentally realizes that ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough: this Plan challenges us to reimagine how we achieve our mission, inspire Canadian investment in that mission, and transform our organization to be future-ready. The Revenue & Marketing Unit is responsible for CARE Canada’s externally facing initiatives. The team is fundamental to achieving our goal of inspiring Canadians to join us in this journey with a brave and bold voice and through innovative partnerships and sustainable, balanced revenue sources. The Content Creator Specialist is responsible for developing compelling, mission-driven content that engages audiences, strengthens brand storytelling, and supports digital marketing and communications initiatives. This role combines creative content production, editorial storytelling, and digital content strategy to produce high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content across multiple channels. The Content Creator Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify powerful stories, transform complex information into engaging narratives, and create content that drives awareness, engagement, and audience growth. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Communications & Public Engagement, the Content creator will work closely with marketing, communications, and program teams, to contribute to editorial planning, develop impactful storytelling assets, and ensure content is optimized for digital platforms and audience needs. WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU - 3–5+ years of experience in content creation, editorial storytelling, or digital content marketing. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills. - Experience producing long-form and short-form editorial content. - Experience managing digital content using WordPress or other CMS platforms. - Knowledge of SEO best practices, accessibility standards (AODA) and digital content optimization. - Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics to evaluate content performance. - Ability to translate complex subject matter into accessible, engaging narratives. WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY - Experience creating visual content and digital graphics using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva. - Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools. - Experience developing and managing content calendars and editorial workflows. - Familiarity with social media content publishing and platform optimization. - Experience supporting major editorial publications or reports. - Knowledge of accessible content design and inclusive storytelling practices. REQUIREMENTS Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety. Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA). Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE - Starting salary range between $65,000 - $70,000 - Comprehensive benefits package and confidential employee assistance program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment - 3 weeks of annual leave (increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment) - In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24-January 1 office closure so we can all recharge simultaneously - Inclusive holiday policy - Paid sick leave - Parental leave top-up - Employer contributions to group pension plan after first year of employment - Optional participation in group RRSP (eligible from first day of employment) - International and domestic travel opportunities - Annual all-staff retreat in Ottawa - Learning and development opportunities and specialized training - Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity - A focus on wellness and work-life balance - Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role! Please apply by April 16, 2026. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada. CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and other marginalized folks tend to apply to roles only when they meet all the criteria outlined in the posting. If you're excited about this role but don't have experience with each and everyqualification, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your application if you have a non-traditional background and how your experience maps to the role you're applying for. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request. CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code. As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.

SHE SOARS* is a youth-led project that is improving young people’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and services, financial literacy and life skills in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, with a focus on young women and girls aged 10-19 (but not forgetting the boys). Activities include educational groups on SRHR, Youth Savings and Loans Associations, training of healthcare providers, community engagement activities to shift harmful gender norms and attitudes, and advocacy work to improve systems around youth health and rights. Youth Public Engagement Champion (2026 - 2028) JOB SUMMARY Are you a passionate young person looking to get more involved in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) space? Do you want to learn more about global SRHR, inform and inspire Canadian youth, and advocate for girls’ health and rights? The Youth Public Engagement Champions (YPEC) are a group of six Canadian youth aged 16-24 who raise awareness of global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights through the SHE SOARS* project. They explore SRHR topics, create content, share knowledge, and engage other young Canadians in SRHR discussions and actions to foster global citizenship. As a YPEC member, you will help lead, plan and create engaging content for the SHE SOARS podcast and CARE Canada’s Instagram account, our two ongoing initiatives. You will also develop, participate in, and help implement other public engagement activities in Canada, which may include advocacy events, workshops, awareness campaigns, blog posts and more. You will be part of the team at CARE Canada, collaborating with other young leaders on the SHE SOARS project in Canada, and periodically with your counterpart youth group in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. The first two YPEC cohorts established a strong foundation for public engagement activities in Canada and applied new and innovative approaches to build on audience engagement over the past four years. We are now looking for three new YPEC members to join three existing YPEC members to take our youth awareness and engagement efforts to the next level and dive more into advocacy work and education as we approach the final years of the project. If you are eager to be part of a group of young people leading on global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Canada, with creativity and commitment, this is the project for you! Time commitment YPEC terms are two years. Incoming YPEC members will start in early June 2026 (until June 2028). The time commitment is 10 hours per month on independent and group work. The group meets online at least twice per month (e.g. weekdays between 9am – 6pm ET) to brainstorm, discuss and coordinate tasks, with additional meetings and trainings as needed/desired. Group members monitor communications and are in contact throughout the week. Most activities are carried out virtually with occasional in-person events (such as workshops, information booths and campaigns). The Youth Champions speak directly to the public about SRHR and represent SHE SOARS in Canada. About the project SHE SOARS* is a youth-led project that is improving young people’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Health information and services, financial literacy and life skills in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, with a focus on young women and girls aged 10-19 (but not forgetting the boys). Activities include educational groups on SRHR, Youth Savings and Loans Associations, training of healthcare providers, community engagement activities to shift harmful gender norms and attitudes, and advocacy work to improve systems around youth health and rights. Meaningful Youth Engagement is a core component of the SHE SOARS project. The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of six young people from Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, who advise on project activities in their countries and incorporate youth voices throughout the project. In Canada, the Youth Champions share knowledge about SRHR through compelling content and engage with the SHE SOARS project to raise awareness of youth SRHR in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, while drawing parallels to the Canadian context. YPEC promotes youth-led advocacy and helps build a network of informed and inspired Canadian youth. YPEC and YAB collaborate at key moments throughout the project to support YPEC’s efforts to create meaningful opportunities for Canadian youth to engage as global citizens. KEY INTERACTIONS INTERNAL: Youth Champions, Public Engagement Officer and relevant CARE staff (75% of time spent) EXTERNAL: Youth/SRHR organizations, agencies and educational institutions in Canada, and global and local partners on the SHE SOARS project, including the Youth Advisory Board (25% of time spent) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS - Actively participate in regular YPEC meetings with group members and the Public Engagement Officer to discuss and plan content, assign tasks, and participate in trainings (30% of time spent) - Plan and implement the SHE SOARS podcast; conduct speaker outreach, plan episode outlines and topic lists, meet with producer and guests, and co-host episodes (25% of time spent) - Create content including, but not limited to, researching, planning, writing/designing, and editing Instagram posts, stories and reels (25% of time spent) - Engage with youth/SRHR organizations, agencies and other relevant bodies in Canada to develop, promote and execute public engagement activities, for example, workshops, campaigns and events (15% of time spent) - Engage with SHE SOARS partners, including the Youth Advisory Board, to inform and support public engagement activities (5% of time spent) *Tasks can be distributed amongst YPEC members according to their different interests and skills. Location: Remote within Canada Expected percentage of travel time: 10% QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED - Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or permanent resident in Canada aged 16-24, residing in Canada throughout the two-year term - Passion and enthusiasm about girls’ health and rights and youth-led advocacy - Strong communication skills, collaboration, creativity and commitment to complete tasks - Able to work on ongoing tasks and adhere to deadlines (tasks often completed within a week) - Able to commit to meetings at least bi-weekly during business hours, with additional meetings, trainings and virtual activities as required for the two-year term (extra bi-weekly YPEC brainstorming sessions may be discussed/agreed upon as a group) - Able to monitor and engage in team communications channels multiple times a week as needed (e.g. checking Teams, sharing/reviewing YPEC content, and contributing to active engagement of the YPEC team) - Able to collaborate with a diverse team of youth in Canada and internationally - Fluent in English DESIRED - Knowledge and experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights advocacy - Social media savvy and content creation experience, particularly podcast and social media (writing and graphic design) - Able to travel within Canada to participate in events as needed - Familiar with collaborating in youth-led working groups and non-profit organizations YPEC members will receive: - Compensation of 240 CAD per month for ten hours of work per month; - Appropriate training as well as capacity-building and opportunities for professional development; - Appropriate support from CARE to fulfill their role; - A flexible and youth-friendly work environment; - A safe space for youth leadership and advocacy. If you are someone who wants to speak up for girls’ health and rights, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! SELECTION PROCESS Interested candidates should fill out the application by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a virtual interview around the end of April / beginning of May. CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request. CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please note that CARE Canada will not ask you to provide any personal and/or banking information throughout the recruitment process. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact our team at shesoars@care.ca.