Manager, Cycling Programs (Northern Pass)

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.   

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

On Saturday August 9th, Northern Pass returns to Muskoka for its 9th incredible year! Northern Pass is Muskoka's premier cycling fundraiser, a full day fundraising event that allows you to weave your way through one of Ontario's most beautiful landscapes.  With three routes to choose from (40km, 100km, 160km) and all proceeds will directly benefit Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the Top 5 cancer research centres in the world. Every dollar raised will propel life-saving cancer research forward, improving patient care in Canada and around the globe. Our mission inspires our ride and our community brings the grit that keeps it going. 

Through our diverse and complementary portfolio of fundraising events, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation attracts over 300,000 gifts, 250,000 unique lottery purchasers, and 15,000 event participants and volunteers each year. And we engage with hundreds of corporate partners and their employees. As a key member of the Cycling Programs team, the Northern Pass Manager will play an important role in helping achieve record setting participant and fundraising numbers by applying learnings from The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and initiating innovative new ways to retain and acquire participant and corporate partners. Northern Pass is one of 5 of the Top 30 Peer-to-Peer fundraising events in Canada, contributing to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundations recent recognition as the P2P Organization of The Year in 2025.

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Reports to:  Associate Vice President, Cycling Programs
Hours: 35 hours
Hiring range: $73,018 - $89,340 + additional compensation incentives such as bonus, pension and benefits
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: April 4, 2025
Closing Date: April 21, 2025

The AVP of Cycling Events is seeking a self-motivated business development and relationship management professional who is passionate about driving individuals and organizations to participate, fundraise and help accelerate one of our signature events, The Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer and is looking to take the next step in their fundraising career. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and grow, while contributing to the business development and participant experience objectives of Northern Pass, as the team aims to solidify the event as one of the premier cycling fundraising events in Canada. The successful candidate will be encouraged to think strategically and understand the needs of participants, sponsors and donors and the importance of Princess Margaret fundraising initiatives. They will have the ability to recognize opportunity and thrive on the challenge of scouting potential participants, helping to recruit stakeholders and manage a variety of key stakeholder relationships. They are professional, sophisticated, confident and accomplished.

This is not just about the role itself, but is equally about the opportunity for impact. The successful candidate will help to lead our Northern Pass event, as a part of the broader portfolio that includes The Ride to Conquer Cancer. This role presents a unique opportunity to join one of the top fundraising teams in Canada as we advance our mission: To Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime.

The Princess Margaret Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer is of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s fastest growing fundraising events, raising well over $5MM since the events inception in 2017 with the goal to double that total in the next 3 years.

Accountabilities:

• The main purpose of this position is to support the development and execution of the events business development strategy, building, managing, and leveraging relationships that are built on trust and respect.
• Executing sales activities, including demonstrating a “hunter” mentality, helping to exceed targets while actively prospecting and recruiting new teams, sponsors, participants and supporters is paramount for this role.
• Building on the success of our programs and helping create new business opportunities, success will come in the form of increased team and participant numbers in addition to supporting the on-going development, management and will put an emphasis on stewarding of existing supporters.
• You will be driven to exceed event participation goals and form key relationships with a multitude of “prospects” to engage them with the PMCF and confirm their support of the Princess Margaret’s vision to: “Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime”.
• You will project manage and function as the key point person in liaising with multiple stakeholder audiences including key corporate partners, team leaders/participants, and internal stakeholders to ensure the financial success of the various fundraising campaigns.
• You are a self-starter, never hesitate to pick up the phone and a team player. You thrive on being ‘out there’ pitching to potential supporters. 
• As the Cycling Portfolios team is always looking for new ways to innovate and expand our programs reach, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to play a leadership role in the evolution of the portfolio, helping to develop new strategies to reach new and emerging audiences.

• Bachelors Degree and/or College Diploma (or equivalent working experience) with a focus in business and/or marketing/sales (or equivalent) considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years sales experience with demonstrated success of exceeding objectives
• Work and/or Leadership Volunteer experience within the not-for-profit space, specifically fundraising, sponsorship and/or marketing considered an asset

 Technical Skills & Capabilities:

• Knowledge and/or previous participation in peer-to-peer fundraising events an asset
• A proven track record of business development success
• Ability to conceptualize and build compelling pitch and stewardship presentations for sponsors, teams and event participants
• Experience supporting business processes with excellent follow-through skills & diplomacy
• Excellent organizational and project management skills – the ability to take a project from conception to successful completion
• Experience in working and managing relationships with agencies, internal/external stakeholders
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to speak to diverse audiences in a multitude of forums
• Strong presence, poise, persuasiveness, and the self-confidence to earn credibility with senior management and to earn the support of volunteers at all organizational levels
• A strong desire to learn and grow, budding business acumen, results-driven and metrics focused with strong analytical evaluation and assessment skills- you “get” the whole picture

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.