February 15, 2007 – Position: Fundraising and Marketing Consultant

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007 Starting Date: April 2, 2007

Job Description: The Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada is seeking professional services to execute the priorities of the Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada.

The role will require a consultant with the availability to commit three days per week. The initial timeframe is for one year, with the possibility of annual renewals. The time commitment could potentially increase closer to the XIX Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi India in 2010.

Reporting to the Foundation President and Board of Directors, the consultant will be responsible for strategically driving our alliance relationships across the country with sponsors and partners, utilizing outstanding business development, program management, marketing, sales and relationship skills. In addition, the consultant will apply a balance of personal and public relations skills and business industry acumen.

Deliverables will include:

Develop and execute business goals with assigned sponsors/ partners that align to key strategies of the Foundation

Attain quadrennial fundraising goals

Develop and manage budgets and financial targets

Develop and maintain sponsorship database

Create sponsorship materials with associated rights and benefits

Service existing sponsors/partners

Seek out new sponsors/partners

Administrative management of Board of Directors’ meetings, Annual General Meetings and other Foundation functions

Ensure professional standard for Foundation events with regard to signage, badges, documentation and program scenarios

Provide regular reports

Qualifications:

Proven track record of at least 5 years experience working in public relations, fundraising and communications field. Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. A university degree and/or college diploma as well as the ability to communicate in both official languages would be an asset.

The successful consultant will be required to provide their own office space and equipment and must be available to attend meetings at the National Office of Commonwealth Games Canada in Ottawa.

Please forward a resume, expected compensation, and a covering letter clearly detailing experience in amateur sport (if any), previous fundraising initiatives, goals and successes, and any other relevant information explaining interest in this position.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday February 28th at 4pm EST and can be sent in confidence to:

Mrs. Elke Hickey, Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada Subject line: CGFC Job Application Via e-mail to: elke@commonwealthgames.ca

Or to:

Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada c/o Mrs. Elke Hickey 120-2255 boul St-Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3

Salary Range: To be Determined

Type of Position:
Contractor

Contact Information:
Elke Hickey
Commonwealth Games Canada
120-2255 Boul. St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K1G 4K3
E-mail: elke@commonwealthgames.ca
Tel. 613-244-6868 x 221
Fax. 613-244-6826
http://www.commonwealthgames.ca

August 9, 2006 – Application Deadline: August 18, 2006 Starting Date: August 27, 2006

Position: CLSC Program Officer

Job Description:
The CSLC Program Officer is responsible and accountable for the management and development of the CSLC Program. This includes host organization development, sport leader development and expansion of the CSLC program. The CSLC Program Officer works closely with both African Officers and the Caribbean Regional Officer to ensure the effectiveness of the placements

Type of Position:
Full Time

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Contact Information:
Katharine Hare
Commonwealth Games Canada
120-2255 boul St-Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K1G 4K3
E-mail: kathy@commonwealthgames.ca
Tel. 613-244-6868
Fax. 613-244-6826
http://www.commonwealthgames.ca

June 7, 2006 – Application Deadline: June 16, 2006 Starting Date: July 4, 2006
Position: Financial Assistant

Job Description:

Commonwealth Games Canada is currently seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Financial Assistant, located in Ottawa, to provide financial administration support to the organization as a whole. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Assistant is responsible for all bookkeeping and accounting activities. This is a 6 month contract position for 2 — 3 days per week with the possibility of renewal.

Required skills, experience and education:

-Proven ability to manage multiple projects, with attention to detail and compliance with timelines;

-Minimum 3 years experience in bookkeeping and accounting field

-Proven organizational skills;

-Extensive experience working with MS Office programs and Simply Accounting

-Minimum undergraduate degree or acceptable combination of education and related experience;

-Superior written and verbal communication skills;

-Proficiency in English; ability to work in French will be considered an asset;

If you want to be part of our dynamic team and believe you are an excellent candidate for this position, please submit your resume along with a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you would bring to this position. The contract rate for this position is commensurate upon experience and skills.

Transmission to be forwarded electronically in Word or WordPerfect format by June 16, 2006 to:

Kelly Laframboise

email: kelly@commonwealthgames.ca

Salary Range: Commensurate upon experience and skills

Type of Position:
Contractor