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Animator – Ontario Centre

Animator – Ontario Centre

Thursday, 5 November, 2026

Status

Temporary Full-time Position – 35 hours/week

Work location

Toronto

Start date

November 30, 2026

End date

June 25, 2027

Reference number

ENG-ANI-11-26

Deadline

November 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET

To apply

Send CV and cover letter to: rh.hr@devp.org

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

The Organisation

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is one of the leading Canadian international development NGOs and the official international solidarity organization of the Canadian Catholic Church. The organization supports local partners located in several countries of the Global South. With a network of members across Canada, Development and Peace — Caritas Canada raises the awareness of Canadians about the causes of worldwide poverty and injustice and mobilizes Canadians around actions for change.

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share its commitment to social justice, international solidarity and human dignity.

The organization is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment, free from all forms of exploitation, abuse, harassment, and mistreatment. To that end, it applies responsible recruitment practices aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of individuals.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to sign the organization’s Code of Conduct and undergo appropriate background checks based on the nature of the role.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Public Engagement, the animator is responsible for implementing the education and fundraising programs, particularly the Share Lent campaign, with both the members and the broader public. The animator represents the Organization in a given region and is the basic link between the Organization and its network of members. The animator’s mandate includes recruitment, animation (facilitation), training, and accompanying the members in his or her region.

Key responsibilities

To recruit, train, facilitate and accompany members and leaders in the region for which he or she is responsible;
To support members and leaders in order to strengthen their capacities to:

- organize the movement,
- plan activities,
- recruit new members from among diverse publics, including youth, young adults and cultural communities,
- build public awareness, and
- raise funds;

To support members in representing Development and Peace to the public, to social movements, to the media and to the Diocesan Churches in his or her region;
To coordinate training sessions and other Diocesan and Inter-Diocesan activities;
To facilitate and spearhead the various Organization’s campaigns and programs in his/her region: engaging youth and cultural communities; fundraising, educating and raising awareness of Canadian public about international solidarity.
Maintain ties with the bishops, the local Church, and solidarity and social change groups within the area of responsibility;
Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the work plan for the Programs Department in Canada; as well as to the harmonization and integration of activities in the areas of popular education, advocacy, communications, youth programs, and fundraising;
Analyze the social context and the situation of the local Church in order to adapt their intervention strategy to the realities of their area of responsibility;
Develop their work plan in alignment with the department’s work plan and the context of their area of responsibility;
Ensure the flow of information between their area of operation and the Programs Department in Canada as a whole, as well as with the organization’s other departments;
Ensure the smooth operation of the regional office under their responsibility, manage the allocated budget, and coordinate support staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure the regional office runs smoothly.

Requirements

Academic background

University degree in education, social work (community development / community work), international development or the equivalent

Languages

Fluency in English and French, written and spoken

Software

Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) (asset)

Experience

Four years relevant experience in a multicultural setting (animation/education/community development)
Experience in fundraising (asset)
Experience working with volunteers
Experience working with youth

Specific knowledge

Knowledge of the Church and its commitments to social justice and international development
Ability to drive a car (valid driving licence)