Coordinator, Community Engagement at MS Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

53520.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Volunteer Engagement, Communication, Organization, Customer Service, Relationship Building, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Computer Literacy

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey. We collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community—and you can be a part of that. Our team is looking to fill a current vacant position of Coordinator, Community Engagement. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week based in or around Toronto, Hamilton, or London, Ontario. Please apply by February 16, 2026. Discover. Innovate. Act We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation, and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS. To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca. The impact you will have: The Coordinator, Community Engagement plays a key role in supporting the volunteer life cycle and strengthening connections within the MS Canada community. This role focuses on building and sustaining meaningful volunteer relationships, ensuring a positive experience from recruitment through recognition, and creating opportunities for volunteers to actively contribute to the mission of MS Canada. Key Areas of Impact: Deliver a positive volunteer experience throughout the volunteer life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, stewardship, and recognition, within their region and beyond as required. Strengthen engagement by identifying volunteers with leadership potential and connecting them to opportunities across the organization. Support local and national community engagement activities, such as community hubs and both in-person and virtual events. Collaborate with colleagues within and across -portfolios to identify volunteer needs and contribute to the development and implementation of volunteer strategies that deepen and broaden engagement and collective action. Our ideal candidate: Is confident, energetic and results oriented Has experience in volunteer engagement and the ability to mobilize volunteers to achieve organizational goals Is highly organized with strong attention to detail Is excellent at communicating, both verbally and written Thrives in working in a fast-paced professional environment with specific targets Has a track record of strong customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with a variety of staff, volunteers and community partners Cultivates a positive and supportive atmosphere by recognizing volunteer efforts, assisting volunteers with their endeavours and evaluating their experience Can always maintain confidentiality, with sensitivity to issues of disability and diversity Has exceptional computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and is proficient with database software and survey software What we offer At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Starting salary within the range of $50,000-$53,520 Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage, Opportunity to secure your financial future with retirement plan matching, Investment in your professional growth and development, Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends, Support work life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. Please indicate accommodations as required. We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we work and operate spans across the traditional territories of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize and honor the enduring presence, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities throughout Canada's history. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand, respect, and support the diverse indigenous nations and their ongoing relationships with the land. As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled tools to assist with summarizing applicant information and anonymizing applications. This helps reduce potential bias and ensures a fair and consistent experience for all candidates. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring teams. All positions at MS Canada will require a background check in compliance with our Screening Measures Policy.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Community Engagement supports the volunteer life cycle and strengthens connections within the MS Canada community. This includes delivering a positive volunteer experience and collaborating on community engagement activities.