The Muttart Foundation is seeking a program officer to join our staff team.
The successful applicant will have a combination of the following education, knowledge, experience and skills.
- a degree in a related discipline or a combination of relevant education and experience
- strong knowledge of the early learning and child care sectors in the Foundation’s funding area and a working knowledge of related human service sectors
- well-developed research skills including knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches and analysis
- superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues and concepts in language that is accessible to a range of audiences
- significant previous experience in drafting formal research reports and briefs for a range of audiences
- demonstrated experience in building strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and in convening groups which may include stakeholders with different perspectives and priorities
- experience in working with external consultants and external parties on joint initiatives
- some government relations work and experience
Starting salary will be at least $80,000, and is supplemented by a generous benefits package.
For more information about the position and the application process, click here.