Catalyste+ Advisor – Volunteer Position

ABOUT CATALYSTE+

Catalyste+ is a Canadian economic development organization. We help people build better lives by strengthening local economies in Canada and in developing countries around the world. Since 1967, we’ve been building capacity with businesses, governments and community organizations to promote locally driven, inclusive growth and sustainable development. We act as a catalyst for our partners to realize their full potential.

SUMMARY

Have you ever wanted to share your professional skills to make an impact on the lives of others? By volunteering at Catalyste+ you can make a positive difference in Canada and around the world.

Catalyste+ supports stronger economies for better lives by connecting Catalyste+ Advisors with partners in 30 countries around the world and Indigenous communities in Canada. Catalyste+ Advisors are volunteers who drive both economic and social change by supporting strong communities and economic independence.

Becoming a Catalyste+ Advisor is an opportunity to:

• Give back by sharing your professional knowledge with support others
• Participate in short-term in-person or virtual assignments that fit your schedule
• Travel within Canada and Internationally with all expenses paid
• Support economic independence and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
• Make connections and build community

Catalyste+ Advisors are skilled professionals who advise, mentor and share their knowledge and experience with partners and clients through short-term assignments. Catalyste+ offers a variety of in-person or virtual assignment opportunities across a wide range of industries and professional skill sets.

Typically, a minimum of 15 years working experience is required, with at least ten years of experience in the field or with a role that an Advisor is looking to support. In select cases, we work with Advisors with less experience, provided they have the right mix of knowledge and experience to support Catalyste+’s partner needs.

Catalyste+ is looking for a diverse range of skills and experience to ensure that we can offer support to all our partners. We work in many areas of focus and sectors such as:

Areas of Focus

• Governance and institutional strengthening
• Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) mentoring and development
• General and results-based management
• Human Resources
• Operations
• Strategic planning
• Digital marketing
• Gender equality

Sectors

• Tourism & Hospitality
• Agribusiness and Agroforestry
• Information Technology
• Finance and Microfinance
• Manufacturing and production
• Environment and renewable energy
• Health and Nutrition

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Advisors must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Advisors must be covered under a Canadian provincial health program
• Advisors must be fluent or fully professional in either English or FrenchCHARACTERISTICS OF A CATALYSTE+ ADVISOR
  
  Provide their services to the best of their abilities and accept only those assignments that they know they are competent to perform, being forthright in making clear to clients any limits of their experience, capacity and knowledge in the area concerned or any interests which could have an impact on the performance of the assignment;

  2. Act with honesty, integrity and respect for others, including but not limited to partners, clients, fellow advisors, and Catalyste+ staff;

  3. Act appropriately and professionally that upholds, and in no way adversely impacts, Catalyste+’s reputation or brand;

  4. Comply with all of Catalyste+’s policies, procedures and protocols, including PSEA principles, and remain in good status regarding Catalyste+’s Advisor eligibility criteria;

  5. Safeguard confidential and proprietary information received as a result of providing Advisory services;

  6. Not communicate directly with the media on behalf of Catalyste+, unless permission has been given by the Senior Manager, Marketing;

  7. Remain sensitive to cultural differences; seeking guidance when unclear on how to act with sensitivity;

  8. Not engage in any behaviors that are, or could be construed as, unprofessional, unethical or illegal;

  9. Report to Catalyste+ staff immediately if made aware of anything which goes against Catalyste+’s policies while on assignment;

  10. Accept no money, gratuitous or in-kind payment procured on assignment for any advisory or similar service;

  11. Report to Catalyste+ staff immediately if a client or partner proposes paid work, before, during or after a Catalyste+ assignment.

If you are interested in joining a vibrant group of volunteers and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others, please complete our online application form by clicking on the link.