Raymond James

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada's leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Manager, Raymond James Canada Foundation

How does the role impact the organization?

Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven organization that values giving back, and collaborate with passionate colleagues and community partners?

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada's leading independent investment dealer offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

The Raymond James Canada Foundation (RJCF) is proud to facilitate the generosity of our Raymond James Ltd. colleagues and clients at both the corporate and grassroots level. Through our workplace giving programs, we work together to strengthen our communities nationwide.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Raymond James Canada Foundation (RJCF), is responsible for providing leadership and operational oversight for Raymond James Ltd.'s workplace giving programs including employeeled giving, donation matching, volunteering, fundraising, and other signature corporate responsibility programs. The Manager plays a critical role in advancing RJCF's mission to strengthen communities across Canada, while fostering a strong internal culture of philanthropy and engagement with Raymond James Ltd.'s advisors and associates.

This position oversees program development, execution excellence, impact measurement, internal & external relationships & communications, and the continuous improvement of RJCF processes, programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative leader who is passionate about employee activation, community engagement, highly organized and adept at managing complex programs.

This is a permanent, fulltime position based in Raymond James Ltd.'s downtown Vancouver office, with a hybrid workstyle of weekly inoffice and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership
    

• Accountable for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of RJCF's national employee giving initiatives, including employee-led giving, granting, donation matching, volunteering, fundraising and other RJCF signature programs;
• Develop annual program plans, timelines, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to ensure alignment with RJCF's mission and corporate priorities.
• Monitor emerging trends, opportunities, and community needs to strengthen and evolve RJCF program offerings.
   

1. Program Operations & Oversight
    

• Manage the endtoend administration and execution of all RJCF workplace giving programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage workflows for grants, gift letters, staledated cheque followups, and recordkeeping across all major initiatives (e.g., Annual Giving Campaign, Disaster Relief, RJ Cares, Advisory Committee grants, RJ Memorial Fund, RJ 5K 4 Kids, National Inclusion Council employee resource group related campaigns, and other ad hoc programs).
• Accountable for ensuring all programs and grants meet legal, financial, and regulatory requirements in Canada (e.g., CRA guidelines for registered charities and qualified doners).
• Responsible for streamlining and improving operational processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and strong service levels.
   

1. Impact Measurement, Data & Reporting
    

• Responsible for leading the collection, analysis, and interpretation of program data, identifying trends, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop dashboards and regular reports for leadership, highlighting progress, participation, community impact, and program insights.
• Provide datadriven recommendations to support decisionmaking and operational enhancements.
   

1. Internal & External Engagement & Relationship Management
    

• Represent RJCF internally and externally with credibility, professionalism, and passion for community impact.
• Act as a senior liaison to internal constituents including the Advisory Committee, Board of Directors, Branch Managers, and crossfunctional teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with charity partners and community organizations to create impactful giving and volunteer opportunities.
   

1. Communications & Events Leadership
    

• Develop and oversee internal communications to promote giving campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and program successes-across RJNET, email, newsletters, and internal platforms.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications on external storytelling and visibility, including social media content, news stories, and LinkedIn posts.
• Provide leadership, oversight and execution of special events such as the Raymond James Memorial golf tournament. Accountabilities include sponsorship, logistics, registration, auction, fundraising, and dayof operations.
   

1. Technology, Systems & Innovation
    

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee user adoption through strong user engagement and changemanagement practices.
• Contribute to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of social good, volunteermanagement, and donormanagement technologies.
• Ensure systems are optimized to support efficient tracking, reporting, and program administration.
   

1. Financial Oversight & Governance
    

• Partner with Finance to oversee accurate grant issuing, donation processing, reconciliations, and programrelated financial activities.
• Prepare materials and presentations for the Advisory Committee and leadership meetings; oversee minutetaking as required.
• Review and distribute charitable tax receipts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
   

1. Team & Culture Leadership
    

• Promote Raymond James' culture of giving and help cultivate an environment of engagement, inclusion, shared purpose and commitment to community impact.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to RJCF team members & ambassadors, program contributors, and crossfunctional volunteers.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people.  Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to guide strategic initiatives and influence interest holders and community partners.
• Excellent relationshipbuilding skills and ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to inspire employee engagement and deliver impactful presentations.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience coordinating or implementing new technologies, including changemanagement support.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• High attention to detail and commitment to program excellence.

Education & Experience

• Postsecondary degree in Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, community investment, philanthropy, employee & volunteer engagement and program & event management.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies, including digital and social media.
• Experience working with or within Canadian charities, foundations, or Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Familiarity with ESG (environmental, social & governance) frameworks, impact measurement, and Canadian regulatory requirements for charitable giving.
• Experience with volunteermanagement or social good platforms; familiarity with AKA Raisin, Swoogo, or similar tools is an asset.
• Proficiency with design software (Canva, InDesign, Photoshop) is an advantage.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range: $95,000-115,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James - we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Here at Raymond James, we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.