Development Coordinator (Member Engagement, Business Development & Outreach)

Description

PERT is a nonprofit organization that seeks to address the employability issues faced by English-speaking Quebecers. Since our founding in 2020, we have developed a research, engagement, and development agenda in collaboration with stakeholders across Québec who are working to improve labour market outcomes for English speakers.

The Development Coordinator is a cross-functional role supporting partner engagement, business development, and outreach activities at PERT. Working closely with internal teams across engagement and development, this role contributes to strengthening relationships with existing partners, employers, and community stakeholders.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and interested in gaining experience in stakeholder engagement, coordination, and nonprofit development.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Organizational Development, the Development Coordinator will support the coordination and delivery of PERT’s programs and engagement initiatives. Responsibilities include:

• Support for member management activities, including maintaining databases, tracking engagement, and assisting with communications.
• Coordination of PERT’s four sectoral tables (across Employers, Employment Service Providers, Education, and the regions) and related events and engagement activities.
• Assistance with the coordination of major engagement activities and events.
• Assistance with outreach to prospects, especially employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Contributing to business development efforts, including research, prospecting, and follow-up.
• Development of communications such as emails, invitations, and outreach materials
• Assistance with meeting logistics, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Provision of general administrative and coordination support across projects.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has the following skills and experience:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and French).
• Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders, especially employers.
• Experience in event coordination.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Comfort managing structured processes and high volumes of information.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
• Interest in community development, employability, or nonprofit work.

Assets

• Experience in CRM management and communications/marketing.
• Experience in outreach, customer relations, or stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Québec’s English-speaking community or employment ecosystem.

Job Specifications

• Full-time position
• 1-year contract, with the potential for renewal 
• Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 hourly, commensurate with experience and skills 
• 9 paid sick days
• 3 weeks paid vacation (in addition to office closure between Christmas & New Year’s)
• 50% employer coverage of health and dental benefits
• Possibility of employer contribution to a TFSA-RRSP after 1 year of service

Application Process 

Please submit a CV and cover letter on our portal. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need any accommodations for any part of the application process, please contact morgan@pertquebec.ca

We value creativity, innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), women, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.