Brief Description:

Formed in 1947, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) has focused its efforts on advancing self-reliant, member-owned co-operatives on a global scale. The strength of CDF Canada is grounded in its mission – Acting on Co-operative principles, we partner with communities to achieve sustainable economic and social development – and is at the heart of all strategic activities the organization undertakes. Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do! We recognize the immense value that different experiences and perspectives bring to our organization. As a result, we intentionally seek people from diverse backgrounds and empower them to inspire our teams to nurture new processes and ideas.

We are looking for an individual with a strong business development background, specifically in developing international development projects funded by governments, large foundations, international organizations, etc. You drive organizational growth by identifying, assessing and developing new project concepts. You think creatively, exhibiting the tenacity and persistence of a business development professional. You understand budgeting and, at the same time, are a seasoned professional capable of creating solid relationships. At the heart of these requirements is a growth specialist with an eye for identifying new opportunities in the international development sector and a talent for orchestrating spaces where markets and partnerships can be brought together to create opportunities for growth.

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