Posting # 56675 - [ Non-Union ]

United Way - Sponsored Employee Program - 1 position

United Way

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 /hour

This is a full-time position that is anticipated to extend until December 11, 2026, is subject to the availability of work.

What is the Sponsored Employee Program?

The Sponsored Employee Program is a unique, 16-week professional development opportunity where you’ll have the chance to grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and make a real difference in the community. From August 24 to December 11, 2026, you’ll be seconded full-time to United Way Elgin Middlesex, joining a team of other Sponsored Employees from organizations across the region to support and execute one of the area’s largest fundraising campaigns.

What Will You Do?

As a Sponsored Employee, you will play a key role in supporting United Way’s mission and initiatives. The specific tasks and projects you’ll take on will be tailored to align with your strengths and interests, ensuring you gain experience in areas that enhance your career goals. Whether you’re passionate about campaign engagement, communications, event planning, or data management, we’ll match your responsibilities to best suit your skills.

You will have the chance to:

• Support workplace campaigns, helping with planning, materials, and employee engagement

• Deliver impactful presentations and training to inspire others to give back

• Manage and assist with community events and fundraising activities

• Collaborate with local businesses to drive participation and engagement across the region

• Track progress and gather feedback, helping ensure our campaign’s success

This is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for professional growth and real-world experience that allows you to tailor your role to fit your career goals while contributing to lasting positive change in our community!

What You Will Gain

This is not just a job—it’s an accelerated development opportunity that will expand your skill set and experience. As a Sponsored Employee, you will:

• Develop valuable leadership skills in project management, public speaking, and team collaboration

• Build your professional network by connecting with community leaders, business professionals, and other organizations

• Contribute to meaningful change, directly helping people in need and strengthening your community

• Gain a career-enhancing experience that will make you stand out in your field and provide you with a fresh perspective

Why Participate?

• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience and transferable skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

• Working Environment: The program offers an office-based environment, and in-person event work

• Make a Real Impact: Know that your efforts are helping over 100,000 local people access vital programs and services

• Recognition: Your work will be publicly recognized across various media platforms, events, and within the workplace campaigns you support

What You Need to Know

• Duration: Full-time secondment from August 24 to December 11, 2026
• Technology Requirements: You will receive the loan of a UWEM owned laptop for the fulfilment of your duties and to enable offsite work
• Training: A two-week intensive training period starting August 24
• Compensation: You will continue to receive your salary and benefits through your sponsoring organization
• Expenses: Your organization will cover incidental expenses, such as parking and mileage

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This is your chance to expand your skills, make new connections, and contribute to positive change in your community. Apply to become a Sponsored Employee and experience a transformative professional development opportunity.

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date: May 15, 2026
Submission deadline: May 28, 2026

Jennifer Pasichnyk, Human Resources

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