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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is the official health care foundation individuals and families residing in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities.  

Thanks to donors’ generosity, we help fund every one of our region’s major health facilities, including Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. We also support and fund the Czorny Alzheimer Centre and many specialized community programs for newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Our Surrey healthcare campus provides health care for every stage, from birth to the end of life.  

To learn more about us, please visit Surrey Hospitals Foundation.

We acknowledge that we operate, live and work on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qaywavt, Tsawwassen First Nations and Metis Nations.          

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a values financial professional with experience in nonprofit or public sector financial management. You are analytical, solutions oriented and thrive in a purpose driven environment.  We are looking for someone that is hands-on and an instinctually curious individual who seeks solutions.  You know not only the what, but the how and will roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

You are someone who is collaborative and can work cross functionally with fundraising, administrative, and executive teams, and confident in supporting external relationships with auditors, government bodies, and funding partners.

You will work independently, navigate manual processes and are energized by operational excellence.  You find purpose in strengthening and building the systems that support community impact and healthcare advancement.

PROFILE

The Manager, Finance & Operations plays a critical leadership role at Surrey Hospitals Foundation, supporting the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role oversees financial management, audit readiness, compliance, operational processes, and IT systems that support the Foundation’s ability to deliver impact to programs and services across the facilities.

With strong attention to detail, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach, the Manager ensures effective stewardship of donor funds, accurate financial reporting, and streamlined internal operations. This is a vital role that ensures our infrastructure aligns with our mission driven work and positions the Foundation for long-term success.

You’ll work closely with the Finance & Operations team to ensure strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, and excellent donor stewardship. You are highly motivated and an organized individual with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting the Foundation’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manages daily accounting functions, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assists in preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial models.
• Manages cash flow, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Prepares financial packages for Senior Leadership Team, Board and committee meetings, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Tracks investments and ensure documentation aligns with donor expectations.
• Maintains accurate and timely reporting for all CRA, charity, and gaming-related filings.

Audit Readiness & Compliance

• Supports the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors and preparing all required documentation.
• Maintains robust internal controls and ensure compliance with CRA, gaming, and other charity regulations.
• Supports documentation of all financial and operational processes for transparency and accountability.

External Communication & Stewardship

• Prepares financial documentation for MOUs, grants, and funding agreements.
• Ensures financial accuracy and transparency in all donor and partner facing materials.

Operations Oversight & Risk Management

• Works closely with the Finance & Operations Coordinator, overseeing daily administrative and financial functions.
• Manages the review and disbursement process for funding to Fraser Health and partners.
• Develops, updates, and enforces financial and operational policies and procedures.
• Supports risk assessment and implement mitigation strategies with the CFO.
• Develops and implements internal control policies and procedures.

Database, Technology & Systems

• Supports the integration and optimization of CRM (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and accounting software systems.
• Ensures donation tracking, coding, and campaign reporting are accurate and efficient.
• Maintains workflows that enable digital transformation and compliance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Postsecondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation (or in progress) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting and small organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking and precision with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to confidently and decisively make informed decisions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to convey financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Independent, resourceful, and mission aligned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced Excel and proficiency in financial software (QuickBooks, Sage 50, etc.).
• Experience with nonprofit CRMs, especially Raiser’s Edge NXT, is an asset
• Strong knowledge of CRA charity guidelines, GAAP, and nonprofit audit standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience is required, data analysis tools (Excel pivot tables, Power BI) is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time permanent position located on-site at the Surrey Hospitals Foundation office at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

DIRECT REPORTS

This position has no direct reports.

SALARY

$75,000 to $90,000

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary to commensurate with your experience and skills;
• Excellent benefits through the Fraser Health plan, including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance;
• Great Work Culture and Professional Development;
• Participation in the British Columbia Municipal Pension Plan;
• Additional time off with our nine-day fortnight program and;
• Four weeks of vacation to start.

Surrey Hospitals Foundation actively encourages all qualified individuals to apply, including those with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We are committed to upholding and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and strive to reflect in our team the diversity of the region that we and our health care facilities serve. We value the contributions and experiences that each person brings and welcome those who can further contribute to the rich diversification of knowledge and skills at our Foundation.

If you face any barriers to employment and/or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact our People and Culture team in confidence.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Manager, Finance and Operations – Surrey Hospitals Foundation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role.  However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.

*** Please ensure when applying for a position with Surrey Hospitals Foundation to be aware of recruitment scams and do not download any software/applications or provide any personal financial information to a third party.  If you are selected for an interview or offered a position, you will be contact directly by our People and Culture Manager. ***

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is the official health care foundation for individuals and families residing in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities.  

Thanks to donors’ generosity, we help fund every one of our region’s major health facilities, including Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. We also support and fund the Czorny Alzheimer Centre and many specialized community programs for newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Our Surrey healthcare campus provides health care for every stage, from birth to the end of life.  

To learn more about us, please visit Surrey Hospitals Foundation.         

We acknowledge that we operate, live and work on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qaywavt, Tsawwassen First Nations and Metis Nations.

JOB SUMMARY

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is looking for a resourceful and experienced Annual Giving Specialist to join our team. As the Annual Giving Specialist, you will ensure donors understand their vital role in transforming healthcare and are meaningfully engaged across all giving levels. You play an integral role in consolidating a base of Annual Donors, providing broad-based support for key funding initiatives, and a pipeline of prospects for major and legacy giving.

You will work collaboratively to ensure that Annual Giving strategies dovetail with our Engagement opportunities to foster long-term donor relationships and inspire ongoing donor engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Development and Engagement (DDE), the Annual Giving Specialist will build relationships and help facilitate the growth of a robust Annual Giving Portfolio inclusive of individual, mid-level, grateful patient, monthly and tribute giving. As part of the Development team, the Annual Giving Specialist will develop synergistic strategies alongside the DDE, Engagement Specialist and Fundraisers in support of achieving the Foundation’s revenue and engagement goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Philanthropy – Work collaboratively to implement appropriate acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, strategies to support the strategic growth of the Annual Giving portfolio including but not limited to; Direct Response Marketing, mid-level, monthly and Tribute and In Memory giving.

• Monthly Giving Program –Work collaboratively to implement a robust monthly giving program with plans to increase number of monthly donors and conversion strategies to mid-level and major giving strategies.
• Tribute and In Memory program – Work collaboratively to revitalize and implement a comprehensive tribute and in memory program to engage donors, next of Kin and healthcare providers who are recognized through the program.
• Mid-Level donor program – Work collaboratively to revitalize and implement a mid-level program, including acquisition, retention, and upgrade opportunities as appropriate.
• Grateful Patient program – Work collaboratively to implement a grateful patient program, facilitating engagement of patients and healthcare providers in supporting key fundraising needs.
• Prospect Management – opportunity to engage in prospect management research and collaborate in developing donor strategies for annual giving donors who have capacity to increase giving – work collaboratively with Development team to build donor pipeline.
• Represent Surrey Hospitals Foundation through face-to-face presentations in the community at donor events and meetings.
• Other duties as required.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated donor-centric approach and understand the concepts of Annual Giving audiences, opportunities and strategies.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to provide clear executive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, effectiveness and organizational skills and the ability to work well and within timelines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and tact in handling highly sensitive and confidential information ethically; adhering to professional standards and protecting the confidential information of SHF.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and competing priorities.

• Skilled at communicating Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s mission, interests, and impact and making compelling cases for support in written and verbal formats.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience with fundraising and/or donor relations or relationship building experience

• Strong knowledge of the philanthropic climate and opportunities in Surrey and surrounding cities South of Fraser and the Lower Mainland.

• An understanding of prospective donor behaviour and fundraising cycles.
• Degree in a related field such as Communications, Business or Non-Profit Studies
• Donor database experience, preferably in Raisers Edge/NXT.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a Full Time position.
• This position is in-house at the Surrey Hospitals Foundation office located at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

SALARY

$65,000 to $75,000

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary to commensurate with your experience and skills;
• Excellent benefits through the Fraser Health plan, including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance;
• Participation in the British Columbia Municipal Pension Plan;
• Additional time off with our Nine-Day Fortnight program and;
• Four weeks of vacation to start.

Surrey Hospitals Foundation actively encourages all qualified individuals to apply, including those with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We are committed to upholding and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and strive to reflect in our team the diversity of the region that we and our health care facilities serve. We value the contributions and experiences that each person brings and welcome those who can further contribute to the rich diversification of knowledge and skills at our Foundation.

 If you face any barriers to employment and/or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact our People and Culture team in confidence.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume online at Annual Giving Specialist – Surrey Hospitals Foundation by Friday, September 19, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role.  However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is the official health care foundation individuals and families residing in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities.  

Thanks to donors’ generosity, we help fund every one of our region’s major health facilities, including Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. We also support and fund the Czorny Alzheimer Centre and many specialized community programs for newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Our Surrey healthcare campus provides health care for every stage, from birth to the end of life.  

To learn more about us, please visit Surrey Hospitals Foundation.         

We acknowledge that we operate, live and work on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qaywavt, Tsawwassen First Nations and Metis Nations.          

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the CFO, you will be the first point of contact and a welcoming face for our visitors and donors, while supporting the Finance & Operations team with a wide range of administrative and financial responsibilities. This role combines front-line reception duties with behind-the-scenes support in finance, gift processing, database administration, and office coordination. 

With strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, the Finance & Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the Foundation and in supporting our mission to bring life-changing health care to residents south of the Fraser.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance & Operations

• Maintains inventory and track funding for projects and requests using spreadsheets, financial reports and databases;
• Prepares funding letters, MOUs, LOIs, and correspondence related to funding, including follow-up on impact reports;
• Compiles funding and grant applications and provide support to granting committees;
• Reviews and log Requests for Funding, code and process disbursement invoices;
• Performs accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries and prepare periodic reconciliations for fund balances;
• Prepares and submits required government filings (e.g., GST/HST, PST, Gaming Reports) as required.

Gift Processing and Reporting

• Processes gifts accurately within Raiser’s Edge, including proper general ledger coding, appeal, campaign, and funds and solicitation codes;
• Maintains donor and sponsor records, including contact, engagement history, gift history and other information;
• Generates and distributes tax receipts in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines;
• Assists in reconciling donation and financial data between accounting systems and Raiser’s Edge.

Office Administration and Reception

• Welcomes Foundation guests and donors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone and answering or directing inquiries at reception desk;
• Monitors and responds to main email inbox and/or forwards to the appropriate person;
• Oversees incoming and outgoing mail and courier services;
• Manages Fraser Health requests: issuing maintenance, housekeeping or IT requisitions, security liaison;
• Provides administrative project support to other Foundation departments as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field an asset;
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a finance-related role, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles and financial management;
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 50, QuickBooks) is an asset;
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge CRM, particularly in gift records and processing, is an asset;
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), facilitating efficient reporting, analysis, and communication;
• Familiarity with non-profit accounting practices is an asset, adding value to financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a donor-first, service-oriented mindset;
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial data;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
• Commitment to the mission and values of Surrey Hospitals Foundation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a Full-Time position based out of the Surrey Hospitals Foundation office located at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

SALARY

$55,000 to $65,000

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary to commensurate with your experience and skills;
• Excellent benefits through the Fraser Health plan, including extended health, dental, disability and life insurance;
• Great Work Culture and Professional Development;
• Participation in the British Columbia Municipal Pension Plan;
• Additional time off with our nine-day fortnight program and;
• Four weeks of vacation to start.

Surrey Hospitals Foundation actively encourages all qualified individuals to apply, including those with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We are committed to upholding and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and strive to reflect in our team the diversity of the region that we and our health care facilities serve. We value the contributions and experiences that each person brings and welcome those who can further contribute to the rich diversification of knowledge and skills at our Foundation.

If you face any barriers to employment and/or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact our People and Culture team in confidence.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit your application to Finance and Operations Coordinator – Surrey Hospitals Foundation by Friday, September 26, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role.  However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.