Bilingual Partner Development Specialist

Up With Women / Exponenti'elles

. Achieve client recruitment and enrollment goals for UWW/EXP programs and services .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$56,210 - CA$61,545 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building capabilities and a results-driven approach to client recruitment and community outreach. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools like Salesforce and skilled in delivering impactful presentations to diverse community stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client RecruitmentCommunity OutreachSalesforce ProficiencyBilingual in French and EnglishRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Prospecting ProcessData ReviewPerformance MetricsCommunity Service ExpertisePresentation Delivery

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsEmotional IntelligenceInnovative ThinkingSelf-MotivatedTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSalesforceProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Social ServicesCommunity AgenciesDiverse Community ExperiencesSocio-Economic BarriersMental Health Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve client recruitment and enrollment goals for UWW/EXP programs and services
Build and maintain trusting relationships with community partners to generate program applicants
Identify, prioritize, and develop stakeholder relationships to cultivate applicant pipelines, referrals, and opportunities
Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies, career development organizations, transitional living centres, shelters, drop-in centres, immigrant and health programs, and other community service organizations
Create appointments and opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, social media tools, and other prospecting techniques
Execute follow-up efforts to establish and maintain meaningful relationships
Develop, organize, and lead a partnership development plan
Deliver informative presentations to community partners and prospective clients virtually and/or in person
Network and represent UWW/EXP to improve its presence and reputation
Organize and participate in lead-generation activities, program events, job fairs, community education efforts, and marketing campaigns
Plan, organize, and help secure guest speakers for presentations
Deliver client outreach and recruitment activities
Monitor program processes and policies for high-quality service delivery and continuous quality improvement
Maintain partner records and communications in Salesforce
Conduct data reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of key metrics
Run reports on key performance indicators and outcomes
Facilitate positive relations within the program team, other UWW/EXP departments, and stakeholders
Support program teams in understanding outreach outcomes for program planning
Support management in resolving issues and responding to sensitive partner inquiries and concerns
Maintain a deep understanding of UWW/EXP services and value proposition to engage participants in the coaching program
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of successful value/benefit propagation, relationship building or community reach-out experience and a proven track record
Results-driven and able to meet performance targets by deadlines and critical time periods
Experience with the prospecting process and the sales/partner development cycle
Strong expertise in client and community service with an orientation toward innovation and collaboration
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate via telephone, in person, email, and virtual meetings
Ability to foster and nurture internal and external relationships
Highly motivated, self-driven, results-oriented, strategic, logical, and methodical thinker
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Innovative, adaptable, and self-motivated, with ability to manage own workload and time
Demonstrable sensitivity, relatability, and emotional intelligence
Understanding of socio-economic and mental health barriers faced by people from all backgrounds
Understanding of diverse community members' experiences, including new Canadians, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, low-income people, and racialized groups
Ability to inspire loyalty and trust with internal and external contacts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce (or other CRM), and Planner (or other project management software)
Ability to learn new tools that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Previous experience, exposure, or understanding of social services, or a related discipline
Perfectly bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
Personal vehicle and valid driver's licence
Lived experience of poverty and intersecting barriers is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental)
Health Spending Account
Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D)
Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
Birthday off
Internal psycho-social resources
Access to one on one coaching as available
Positive and innovative office culture grounded in core values of humanity, integrity, humor and purpose
Flexible, pro-parent, pro-mental health, and pro-human workplace