Data & Impact Assistant Trainee

Location: Remote (main office based in Ontario)

Job Status: Full-time, 1-year contract

Compensation: $22 - $27/hour based on experience

Deadline to apply: February 17, 2026

Anticipated Start: April 1, 2026

The Opportunity

As part of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) team, the Data & Impact Assistant will support DWF's impact measurement work through data collection, management, and analysis. The Data & Impact Assistant will also support the ongoing development and automation of DWF's database, Salesforce, as well as data entry, clean-up, and general administrative tasks.

As DWF continues to rapidly grow and expand, a willingness to be nimble, flexible, and accommodate ongoing change is necessary.

Additional Benefits

• Wellness days
• Time off during summer/winter holidays
• Remote and flexible work environment
• Potential for further advancement within the organization
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Use various platforms, such as Salesforce, to monitor and collect data on DWF key performance indicators for continuous evaluation of all DWF programs, initiatives, and events, including the DWF Fund
• Support with Salesforce administration such as user management, maintaining fields, objects, reports, dashboards, workflows, campaigns and other Salesforce functions
• Data entry to improve data quality and integrity by merging duplicates, performing imports and updates as required
• Assist analysis of DWF's evaluation, business, and operations to determine success and impact
• Assist in resolving service requests by all departments to ensure DWF services and system operations remain functional
• Work across departments to gather qualitative and quantitative data to understand DWF's impact of reconciliation within stakeholders and Canada
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Preferred Qualifications

We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience. We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed below to apply:

• Must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training (note: registration can be completed during the application/interview process)
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan, define measurable objectives, outcomes and meet timelines
• Exceptional knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint, internet, and general office equipment
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to complete repetitive tasks consistently and effectively
• Demonstrated professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Knowledge on data regulations, privacy, ethical use of data, data sharing, and access management is considered an asset
• Experience with data fundraising software is considered an asset

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@downiewenjack.ca by February 17, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Please clearly label email subject: Data & Impact Assistant – Confidential.

Please note, applicants must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and reside within the GTA. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training.

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about DWF, visit downiewenjack.ca.