Compensation Structure
Based on the salary band for this role, external candidates can expect to be offered a starting salary in the range of $97,925 - $103,475. When determining the wage, we consider the market, candidate experience, as well as internal equity. We also offer…
- Three weeks paid vacation time to start
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid winter shut-down between Christmas and New Years
- Paid sick / personal days
- Summer office hours
- Extended health benefits & RRSP with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
Primary Responsibilities
Community Investment
- Lead and direct the investment process for funded programs and special investments
- Lead the refinement of the community investment framework to ensure investments remain responsive to emerging needs
- Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and volunteer committees in the development of policies related to funding streams and priorities
Agency and Partner Relations
- Develop and maintain positive relations with community organizations and funded agencies
- Liaise with community organizations to ensure United Way’s participation in the design, development, and delivery of social services in Elgin and Middlesex counties
Partnerships, programs, and strategic initiatives
- Work with United Way Labour staff to ensure the provision of Labour Community Services in accordance with service objectives agreed upon with local Labour Councils
Stakeholder engagement
- Recruit, train, and engage volunteers for the Agency Partnerships Investment committee to provide insight to community impact work
Advocacy and government relations
- Represent United Way at community councils, tables, and forums, serving as a visible and engaged presence in the community
Grant Management
- Manage the full grant lifecycle by identifying funding opportunities, submitting applications, maintaining tracking for deadlines and requirements, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance with funder expectations
Community initiatives and project management
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of initiatives that involve community support, ensuring projects align with United Way’s priorities, community needs, and strategic direction.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major community initiatives, including establishing project objectives, timelines, partnerships, resources, and measurements of success
Organizational management and leadership
- Provide strategic counsel to the Senior Management Team on Community Impact matters
- Work with Senior Management peers to develop and implement United Way’s strategic and operating plans
- Collaboratively lead the implementation of United Way’s Reconciliation and Equity Plan by participating in learning opportunities and applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist learnings into actions
- Perform other duties as needed for the safe and effective operations of the organization
Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess
- Post secondary degree in Social Sciences or commensurate education and experience
- Five+ years' experience of relevant community impact work at the senior management level
- Deep knowledge of the community with a focus on poverty reduction and prevention
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to build strong relationships
- Proven ability to lead by setting clear direction and translating strategies into focused and aligned goals, specific accountabilities and action plans that are results oriented
- Experience managing and working with volunteers
- Experience leading and implementing reconciliation and equity plans, and applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles in organizational practices, programs and community engagement
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance coverage.
- Position requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
Application details
This posting is to fill an upcoming retirement.
Please email your cover letter and resume as a single document (in docx or pdf format) to Lisa Simmons, Executive Assistant and Human Resources Partner e. lsimmons@unitedwayem.ca
Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 4:30 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence usage (AI)
United Way Elgin Middlesex does not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates. Each application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision makers are involved at each stage of the recruitment and selection process.
United Way is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, women, persons with disabilities, and other overlooked and underestimated groups.
As an equal opportunity employer, United Way is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of its employees. In support of this aim, we have an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations to employees with disabilities or when otherwise required under human rights laws.
United Way Elgin Middlesex
409 King Street
London, ON, N6B 1S5
519-438-1721
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Job Details
Position Type
Full Time
Job Categories
Funding / Grant Making, Government Relations, Management / Executive
Experience
5+ years
Education
Degree in Social Sciences
Salary
$97,925 - $103,475
Date Posted: September 23, 2026
How To Apply
cover letter, resume
Contact Name
Lisa Simmons
Email Lisa Simmons
Application Deadline
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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