Specialist, Development Data

Join our team at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo and grow your experience at one of the most unique sites in Calgary! The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is seeking a Temporary Specialist, Development Data who will be an integral part of the Development team ensuring accurate and timely data to support donor cultivation and strategic decision making. This role is primarily responsible for data input/extraction and database hygiene within the Development team. The individual in this role will maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

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• Start Date: ASAP
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• End Date: September, 2027
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What you will do:

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• Help manage all aspects of information in Tessitura to ensure accurate reporting, data integrity, donor information, and flow of information including updating donor contact information.
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• Conduct ongoing maintenance of donor and prospect records in Tessitura, including, but not limited to, duplications, error correction, segmentation, and managing contact preferences.
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• Support the Development team in maintaining accurate metrics through data entry.
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• Generate recurring and by request lists, including event invites, mailing lists, and donor listings.
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• Generate recurring and by request reports for the Development team.
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• Contribute to process and policy documentation for the Development Data team.
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• Assist the Senior Manager, Advancement Services with projects related to database management.
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• Provide support to the Annual Giving and Memberships team through membership records maintenance and processing.
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• Work collaboratively with other departments on processing and ticketing needs in the Tessitura database.
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• Provide gift processing support as well as respond to donor/public inquiries through phone and email during vacations and busy periods.
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What you will bring:

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• Experience in database administration and data management required
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• Experience working with Tessitura is preferred
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• Experience working with non-profit databases is an asset
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• Good understanding of the fund development process
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• Good understanding of privacy legislation and safeguarding donor data
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• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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• Strong knowledge in a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
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• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and discreetly with colleagues, donors, volunteers and other zoo staff
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Working Conditions:

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• Sitting at a desk, using a personal computer for long periods of time.
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• On grounds mobility.
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• Flexible work hours, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends.
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The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

What the Zoo Offers:

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• Competitive compensation, vacation and flex days entitlement
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• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
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• Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan 
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• A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals 
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Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

Apply by doing the following:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by our application deadline: Novem,ber 30, 2026.

The Wilder Institute strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard, and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive. 

This position is an existing vacancy within our organization. The Wilder Institute uses basic knockout questions in application to support screening; applications are otherwise assessed and selected by real humans. 

All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that they will be contacted once applications have been reviewed, and a final decision has been made.