Job Title: Canada Summer Job – Development Officer - Fundraising

Salary: $20 / hour

Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time, 35 hours/week)

Anticipated start date: May 4, 2026

Location: Habitat for Humanity GTA , 155 Bermondsey road Toronto ON M4A 1X9

Website: habitatrestore.ca and www.instagram.com/habitatgta

Please be advised: This posting is for an open vacancy.

Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

Position Summary

The Development officer will play a key supporting role across a range of fundraising initiatives. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience in donor engagement, event planning, and fundraising operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Habitat’s mission while developing practical skills in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

What You Will Do

Conduct research on prospective donors and funding opportunities.
Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, contingent on internship timing.
Draft and distribute donor communications and fundraising materials.
Maintain and update donor databases; track contributions and engagement.
Provide administrative support to the Fund Development team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated fundraising efforts.
Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to generate new fundraising strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant post-secondary program (e.g., Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management).
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM platforms is an asset.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Genuine interest in nonprofit work and fundraising.

Your Application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

Kindly Include a Cover Letter to your Application

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

“Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Habitat for Humanity GTA does not use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants in the recruitment process.

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