Development Officer
| Competition Number: 126208 | Type: Management & Excluded |
| Closing Date: November 2, 2026 |
Category: Full-time,Regular |
Medicine Hat College’s Community Engagement team is welcoming applications for a full-time, regular development officer.
A little about the role:
Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, this role involves developing a strong understanding of the college’s priorities, programs, and funding needs while building and maintaining relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and community organizations. The incumbent identifies opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropic support, prepares proposals and solicits contributions, tracks activities and commitments within the relationship database, coordinates gift documentation and recognition, and helps donors and sponsors understand the impact of their support to foster ongoing engagement.
What Success in this Role Looks Like:
Details:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of related postsecondary education and work experience.
• Three (3) years related experience in fundraising, communications, major events, or public relations.
• Preferred experience within a postsecondary educational environment.
• Knowledge of fund development practices.
• Build trust and credibility with others.
• Communicate confidently and professionally.
• Work independently while contributing to team goals.
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126208 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is November 2, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider). Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.