About Us

The Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV) is a national, non-partisan, non-profit, grassroots, charitable organization aiming to increase civic engagement and education within the Muslim community. Established in 2015, TCMV is dedicated to educating and empowering Canadian Muslims, encouraging active participation and the use of their voices in Canadian politics. We strive to foster a more informed, engaged, and empowered Muslim community, contributing positively to Canada’s democracy.

Job Openings

    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Community Engagement
    • Department:
    The Community Engagement department at TCMV focuses on fostering meaningful connections with community members and stakeholders. It promotes TCMV and its work by interacting with individuals at mosques, community events and through other outreach initiatives to create lasting impressions. It researches and identifies our audience and targets outreach efforts to reach the right people with the right message. It acts as a liaison between TCMV and a designated region/electoral district to implement strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives by raising awareness through interpersonal interactions.
    Job Description
    This role is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in the planning and execution of TCMV’s various upcoming projects geared at promoting civic education and engagement. This role will provide support in developing the program material, managing resource availability and allocation, identifying key campaign milestones, tracking KPIs and creating progress reports. The Project Coordinator will also foster partnerships with stakeholders and harness strong connections with community members.

    This role works to continuously elevate the standard of The Canadian Muslim Vote’s political literacy and community engagement efforts by maximizing its presence throughout the community.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Program Manager to develop plans and execute projects
  • Assist with volunteer recruitment to maximize TCMV’s presence within the community through various outreach efforts
  • Organize TCMV’s attendance at local events (galas, dinners, festivals etc.) and promote partnerships with event organizers
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with external stakeholders (organizations/institutions) to maximize outreach
  • Secure fundraising/grant opportunities, write grant applications, and implement fundraising strategies to collect funds for TCMV and to foster lasting donor relations
  • Track metrics of outreach campaigns, monitor KPIs, create progress reports, formulate budget and manage resource allocation
  • Travel to various locations within the designated riding/electoral district to attend events
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum high school education is required; relevant post-secondary education is an asset
  • Must remain strictly non-partisan while representing TCMV
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Ability to manage projects with many moving parts and multiple team members
  • Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingualism (preferably English and French) is an asset
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset
  • Knowledge of local Muslim hubs, community centres, mosques etc. is an asset
  • Pre-existing relationships with influential community figures is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Community Engagement
    • Department:
    The Community Engagement department at TCMV focuses on fostering meaningful connections with community members and stakeholders. It promotes TCMV and its work by interacting with individuals at mosques, community events and through other outreach initiatives to create lasting impressions. It researches and identifies our audience and targets outreach efforts to reach the right people with the right message. It acts as a liaison between TCMV and a designated region/electoral district to implement strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives by raising awareness through interpersonal interactions.
    Job Description
    This role is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in the planning and execution of TCMV’s various upcoming projects geared at promoting civic education and engagement. This role will be responsible for creating educational content to be distributed in various forms such as social media posts, programs/lesson plans, case studies, presentations and more, for various age groups. The Educational Coordinator will keep up to date with current political events such as upcoming elections and be prepared to break down such information into digestible material to share within the community. This role will also be familiar with Canada’s democratic system, to create educational material used to promote political literacy.

    This role works to continuously elevate the standard of The Canadian Muslim Vote’s political literacy and community engagement efforts by developing engaging and educational content.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Program Manager to develop plans and execute projects
  • Develop educational content for various avenues including social media and youth programs
  • Break down complex concepts from political events and processes into simple pieces of information to distribute amongst various age groups
  • Organize TCMV’s attendance at local events (hack-a-thons, youth programs, dinners, festivals etc.) to promote political literacy
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with external stakeholders (organizations/institutions) to maximize outreach
  • Travel to various locations within the designated riding/electoral district to attend events
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum high school education is required; relevant post-secondary education is an asset
  • Excellent written and oral and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of Canada’s political system
  • Energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Ability to manage projects with many moving parts and multiple team members
  • Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingualism (preferably English and French) is an asset
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset
  • Knowledge of local Muslim hubs, community centres, mosques etc. is an asset
  • Pre-existing relationships with influential community figures is an asset
  • Access to a vehicle is an asset
  • Experience with CallHub and NationBuilder is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Marketing
    • Department:
    The Marketing department is TCMV’s brand identity. They promote TCMV and its work through our website, social media, media production and digital marketing. They research and identify our audience and target marketing efforts to reach the right people with the right message. They develop and implement marketing and digital strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives through raising awareness online.
    Job Description
    This role is responsible for coordinating the production of high quality graphic design and video deliverables in the form of posters, reports, print and online materials, and video content for social media, campaigns, and overall brand.

    The role works collaboratively with the other members in the marketing team to deliver creatives for all key campaigns and deliverables. This role will work to continuously elevate the standard of The Canadian Muslim Vote’s brand by conceptualizing and creating industry-standard branding guides, video templates, illustrations and designs for all campaigns and marketing deliverables throughout the campaign.

    This role acts as the visual brand steward for The Canadian Muslim Vote.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively within the marketing team and across the organization to determine the nature and content of creatives needed
  • Manage the creation of promotional materials for all main campaigns, fulfilling the design and video needs of multiple online platforms and print materials
  • Maintain and update the website’s content and design
  • Maintain timely and consistent communication with other departments and the marketing team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are being met
  • Manage printing needs and placing orders for the marketing team and other departments
  • Work towards implementing creative and innovative designs that elevate the brand of The Canadian-Muslim Vote
  • Develop a brand visual style guide and templates that standardize our creatives
  • Fully understand the brand and act as the visual brand steward for all creative deliverables
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Completion of a college diploma/university degree in Design/Media Production preferred
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Working knowledge of Wordpress and/or CMS
  • Must have an eye for clean design
  • Knowledge of print vs. digital specs for materials is an asset
  • Should exhibit critical thinking skills, initiative, and be self-directed
  • Creative and energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering high quality results
  • Ability to maintain high level of attention to detail and consistency in style and brand
  • Ability to manage projects with many moving parts
  • Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
  • Detail-oriented and committed to deadlines
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
  • Technological skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite etc.
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingualism is an asset (preferably English and French)
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Community Engagement
    • Department:
    The Community Engagement department at TCMV focuses on fostering meaningful connections with community members and stakeholders. It promotes TCMV and its work by interacting with individuals at mosques, community events and through other outreach initiatives to create lasting impressions. It researches and identifies our audience and targets outreach efforts to reach the right people with the right message. It acts as a liaison between TCMV and a designated region/electoral district to implement strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives by raising awareness through interpersonal interactions.
    Job Description
    The Database Adminstrator at The Canadian Muslim Vote (TCMV) is a cornerstone in the organization's mission, overseeing the efficient management and optimization of both the internal organization and donor databases. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of TCMV's data infrastructure. The Database Adminstrator collaborates closely with the Executive Director to develop strategies that maintain data accuracy, efficiency, and security, ultimately enhancing the organization's capacity for targeted outreach, streamlined grant applications, and effective donor relationship management.

    Beyond the digital realm, the manager actively coordinates TCMV’s presence at local events, utilizing the CRM system for event-related data management, attendance tracking, and assessing the effectiveness of outreach efforts. In essence, the Database Administrator embodies TCMV's commitment to utilizing technology and data for impactful community engagement, contributing significantly to the organization's mission of fostering an informed and engaged Canadian Muslim community within the democratic process.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee and maintain the organization's internal database systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and security in collaboration with the Executive Director
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize the usage of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, leveraging its capabilities to enhance organizational processes
  • Regularly update and maintain the donor database, ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations
  • Utilize the CRM system to manage donor profiles, track contributions, and streamline communication history
  • Collaborate closely with the Program Manager and Executive Director to comprehend project budgets and fundraising goals
  • Utilize the CRM system for generating reports and insights supporting persuasive grant proposals and fundraising campaigns
  • Assist in identifying potential donors, managing donor profiles, and tracking contributions
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential donors, community organizations, and institutions
  • Leverage the CRM system to track communication history, donor preferences, and engagement levels for enhanced relationship management
  • Assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts through data insights
  • Travel to various locations within the designated riding/electoral district to attend events and build community relationships
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager and team members to ensure seamless project execution through effective data management
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum high school education is required; relevant post-secondary education is an asset
  • Excellent written and oral and communication skills
  • Energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Ability to manage projects with many moving parts and multiple team members
  • Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingualism (preferably English and French) is an asset
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset
  • Knowledge of local Muslim hubs, community centres, mosques etc. is an asset
  • Pre-existing relationships with influential community figures is an asset
  • Access to a vehicle is an asset
  • Experience with CallHub and NationBuilder is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Marketing
    • Department:
    The Marketing department is TCMV’s brand identity. They promote TCMV and its work through our website, social media, media production and digital marketing. They research and identify our audience and target marketing efforts to reach the right people with the right message. They develop and implement marketing and digital strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives through raising awareness online.
    Job Description
    The Social Media Coordinator is a key contributor to TCMV’s success, responsible for shaping and executing the organization's social media strategy over key platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

    Through strategic planning and execution, they ensure that the organization's messaging is effectively communicated to its target audience. This involves developing creative and engaging social media campaigns that align with TCMV’s overarching objectives. Furthermore, the Social Media Manager monitors and analyzes key performance indicators using various tools to assess the impact of social media efforts. By evaluating metrics such as engagement, reach, and conversion, they refine strategies to maximize effectiveness and adapt to evolving trends.

    Other relevant duties include working closely with the Marketing team to understand the overall goal and direction of TCMV’s marketing efforts. An emphasis will also be placed on reaching out to the target market in the key identified ridings/electoral districts. This role will help the team in developing and executing online fundraising strategies. This role also collaborates with other departments to ensure TCMV has a dynamic supporter relations strategy and is engaging our target audience in creative ways.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and executes a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with TCMV’s goals to engage and educate voters and donors
  • Curates compelling content for various social media platforms, ensuring alignment with TCMV’s mission and values
  • Analyzes performance metrics using social media analytics tools to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identifies areas for improvement
  • Collaborates with the Marketing team to align social media efforts with overall marketing objectives and messaging
  • Engages with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and fostering a positive online presence for TCMV
  • Implements targeted social media advertising campaigns to reach specific demographics and geographic regions
  • Stays informed about industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to keep TCMV's social media presence innovative and relevant
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Post-secondary education and relevant experience
  • Technological skills and proficiency in MS Suite, Google Suite etc.
  • Knowledge of social media tools such as Sprout Social etc.
  • Detail-oriented with an analytical approach to achieving objectives
  • Experience in social media management and fundraising
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Highly motivated, independent and self-starter
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven organizational and time management skills
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Experience with Nationbuilder is an asset
  • Bilingualism is an asset (preferably English and French)
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
    Overview:
  • Status: Contract [Full-time]
  • Duration: 2-3 months
  • Location: Mississauga, ON / Remote
  • Department: Community Engagement
    • Department:
    The Community Engagement department at TCMV focuses on fostering meaningful connections with community members and stakeholders. It promotes TCMV and its work by interacting with individuals at mosques, community events and through other outreach initiatives to create lasting impressions. It researches and identifies our audience and targets outreach efforts to reach the right people with the right message. It acts as a liaison between TCMV and a designated region/electoral district to implement strategies to meet TCMV’s objectives by raising awareness through interpersonal interactions.
    Job Description
    Fundraising Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Program Manager in planning and executing TCMV’s upcoming projects aimed at promoting civic education and engagement. This role involves creating compelling grant proposals and fundraising campaigns to secure financial support for TCMV's initiatives

    The Coordinator will be responsible for cultivating lasting relationships with potential donors and community partners, and work towards leveraging such goals when fundraising, while ensuring alignment with TCMV’s mission and goals. This role is also responsible for seeking grant opportunities and submitting proposals
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Executive Director to develop project budgets for each initiative
  • Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to develop comprehensive plans for project execution
  • Craft persuasive grant proposals and fundraising campaigns to secure financial support for TCMV's initiatives
  • Build and maintain relationships with potential donors, community organizations, and institutions to maximize outreach and fundraising efforts
  • Coordinate TCMV’s presence at local events to promote civic education and engage with potential donors
  • Travel to various locations within the designated riding/electoral district to attend events and build community relationships
  • Work collaboratively with the Program Manager and other team members to ensure seamless project execution
    • Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities
  • All team members will be required to help in various capacities outside their regular roles, depending on the nature of upcoming events/project launches
    • Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum high school education is required; relevant post-secondary education is an asset
  • Excellent written and oral and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of Canada’s political system
  • Energetic with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
  • Ability to manage projects with many moving parts and multiple team members
  • Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative lens
  • Must have flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
  • Bilingualism (preferably English and French) is an asset
  • Interest and knowledge of politics/Canada’s democratic system is an asset
  • Knowledge of local Muslim hubs, community centres, mosques etc. is an asset
  • Pre-existing relationships with influential community figures is an asset
  • Access to a vehicle is an asset
  • Experience with CallHub and NationBuilder is an asset

    • This job will be part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As per the requirements of the program, youth hired need to also meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

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The Canadian Muslim Vote (TCMV) is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. CRA no. 808633598 RR0001