Opportunities

Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF) are participating in the Canada Summer Jobs program, a federal initiative that helps create meaningful employment opportunities for young Canadians. We are currently offering four exciting summer job placements. See the job descriptions below for more details.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial laws

The Fund Development Administrative Assistant will report to the Chief Fund Development Officer (CFDO) and play a key role in supporting the fundraising and outreach efforts of Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF). The Assistant will work with the CFDO and Communications staff on developing and executing a social media strategy and content plan to support the launch and growth of the Brighter Futures Fund digital campaign. In addition, the role will provide support for the early planning of KBH’s upcoming national conference and contribute to research and data gathering efforts to assist with grant applications and major gift solicitations. The ideal candidate should have experience in content creation, online research, and social media platforms and possess strong writing and organizational skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in digital fundraising, donor development, event planning, and prospect research within a dynamic national health charity.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Social Media: Develop and execute a social media content plan to drive donor engagement for the Brighter Futures Fund.
• Event Planning: Support initial planning and coordination tasks for KBH’s national conference.
• Fundraising: Conduct online research and compile data to support grant writing and major gift proposals.
• Database Management: Assist with data entry, prospect profiles, and campaign tracking as needed.

The Project Administration Officer will report to the Director of Implementation and Programs and play a key role on the operations team. The ideal candidate will have experience or academic background in the sciences or applied sciences, along with the ability to work independently under remote supervision. Responsibilities include liaising with external groups to collect and input data into a central database, organizing virtual meetings, supporting speaker research, and assisting with webinar setup. The Project Administration Officer will contribute to a variety of initiatives and provide essential administrative and operational support across the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strategic Operations: Read project reports and assist with data synthesis, entry and formatting. Follow up with project teams when necessary.
• Event Planning: Assist with setting up online meetings and webinars for the Implementation Community of Practice.
• Data Management: Collect material and ensure that the KBHN database is up to date.
• General operational work: Assist the Director of Implementation and Programs with day-to-day tasks as needed.