Community Impact Program Manager

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders that like to give back to our communities? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Community Impact Program Manager to oversee and manage all our community and charitable partnerships across Canada. This role will work closely with the Z Zurich Foundation to ensure our community impact efforts align with our global mission and values. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement, partnership management, and project planning.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Lead Zurich Canada's charitable grants program in collaboration with partnering non-profit organizations.
• Oversee the grant application process, including evaluation, selection, and reporting.
• Facilitate and coordinate the development of new charitable proposals.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and prioritize community needs.
• Develop innovative and impactful proposals that align with Zurich Canada's strategic goals.
• Contribute to and execute on Zurich Canada's community impact strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community impact initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
• Partner with leaders across the business to embed community giving into Zurich Canada's culture and operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with non-profit organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Zurich Canada at community events, meetings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to communicate the impact of Zurich Canada's community initiatives to internal and external audiences.
• Prepare and present reports on community impact activities and outcomes.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Non-Profit Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, corporate social responsibility, or non-profit management.
• Proven track record of managing charitable partnerships and grants.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for community service and social impact.
• Knowledge of the Canadian non-profit sector and charitable giving regulations.

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.