Director, Western Comm Found

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Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. Western Financial Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada.

Director, Western Communities Foundation

Reporting to the SVP, Marketing & Omni-Channel, you will build and implement a strategic plan, that supports the growth and sustainability of the Western’s Communities Foundation – our charitable organization which gives back to the communities in which we live & work.

Here is what a typical day looks like

• Maintaining and revitalizing a culture of philanthropy and trust at Western by building fundraising into the core of the organization and creating a strategy that engages and stewards new and current valued donors to the organization
• Creating a multipronged strategic approach to raising funds; increasing the foundation’s visibility and brand; leveraging 3rd party relationships to further the foundation’s success
• Developing and executing a broad range of activities related to the Western Communities Foundation that broaden the level of understanding and support for the Foundation, internally within Western and externally within our communities
• Establishing business operating plans that achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s Board; prepare & review operating and financial reports to determine progress towards these objectives, including annual budgets
• Partnering internally within Western, creating clear connections between the Foundation and Western Employees to drive results and uniting within external community partnerships in our business communities, creating higher visibility and community impact for Western Financial Group

The value you bring

• 7+ years leading a not-for-profit organization with a focus on fundraising, partnerships & delivering results
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills and who has a track record of philanthropic leadership
• Experience with strategic planning and implementing of various charitable marketing campaigns, including the utilization of social media platforms to increase community engagement and foundation’s visibility
• Effective management of resources within budgetary guidelines and within corporate governance
• Excellent presentation skills and strong follow through with on-going communications to various stakeholders
• Leadership style which encourages diversity of thought to create a culture of trust, with an unselfish mindset to foster leadership in others

Hours: Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Location: Remote in Alberta or Manitoba

Current Vacancy: Yes

Requisition: 83242

Compensation Range: $103,000 - $150,000

Why Western?

Western’s people‑first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Highlights include:

• 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks’ vacation, company‑matching savings programs, and 100% employer‑paid group benefits for eligible employees
• Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.
  
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] or visit our Careers page.

Our Human‑First Hiring Approach: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (non‑AI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.

Ready to Apply?

If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment excite you, we’d love to hear from you.