Employee Type:

Intern (Fixed Term)

Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.

About the Department:

The Programs Department oversees the strategic allocation and utilization of resources for humanitarian and development projects in over 30 countries, ensuring compliance as a registered charity. This involves aspects of administration, proposal development, project management, and remote and in-person monitoring and evaluation, to name a few. Program staff excel in proactive problem-solving and stakeholder management, capable of navigating diverse needs and ensuring effective communication.

Job Purpose:

The Domestic Programs Intern will support Islamic Relief Canada (IRC)’s Domestic Programs team by researching funding opportunities, assisting with outreach to potential partners and donors, and providing administrative support to help advance IRC’s domestic programming objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct a focused scan of domestic funding opportunities that aligns with IRC’s Domestic Programs Strategy.

• Identify potential funders such as governments (municipal, provincial, federal), corporations, community foundations, and family foundations.

• Summarize eligibility, priorities, deadlines, and strategic alignment.

• Prepare a simple funding pipeline to organize findings.

• Support the Partnerships Manager and team in reaching out to selected organizations or donors to introduce IRC’s domestic work.

• Keep research files organized. Assist with meeting notes, scheduling, and preparing briefing summaries.

• Support the broader department with administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience:

• Experience in research, administration, community outreach, fundraising, or related areas (professional, volunteer, or academic experience accepted).

• Experience preparing summaries, reports, or organized documentation is an asset.

• Experience coordinating tasks or supporting projects with multiple stakeholders is beneficial.

Knowledge,Skillsand Attributes:

• Strong research and analytical abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structured records.

• Interest in program development, fundraising, and the nonprofit sector.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Other:

As this is a Canada Summer Jobs position, all applicants must meet eligibility guidelines as specified by Service Canada in order to be considered for the above position:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Hybrid Work Policy:

IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.

Commitment to Accessibility

Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at careers@islamicreliefcanada.org or 1-855-377-4673.

Please note:

This is a short-term internship under the Canada Summer Jobs program (8-week duration), with a salary of $20/hr. Please disregard the annual salary range shown.

Starting Salary:

$36,400.00

Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure, with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.