Founded in 1879, LCS is a leader among Canada’s independent boarding and day schools, and prides itself on its reputation for providing a strong, caring community, a well-rounded program, and a transformational student experience on one of the largest waterfront campuses in the country. Of our total enrolment of 444 students, 295 live on campus, coming from over 40 countries. LCS is a co-educational secondary school committed to its mission to challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential in mind, body, and spirit.
A challenging academic program prepares our students to pursue their post-secondary passions in a variety of fields. Our spectacular 315-acre campus, located just 1.5 hours northeast of Toronto, allows students to be outdoors every day, enjoying a variety of sports, arts, co-curricular programs and experiential learning opportunities. LCS has a proud 144-year history of educating some of Canada's finest young leaders.
The LCS Foundation’s purpose is to promote the advancement of LCS, with responsibility for all fundraising initiatives in support of the School, all community engagement activities, as well as managing the endowment. The Foundation is passionately committed to making the LCS of tomorrow an even better place for young people to learn and grow. As we look towards the future, we will continue to build upon our strong fundraising momentum to support the realization of our bold vision for LCS.
Accountabilities:
Working closely with the Associate Director: Community Engagement & Advancement, support the organization and execution of our roster of exceptional parent and alumni events, which foster meaningful engagement of our constituents and offer authentic experiences to advance the school’s mission and strategic priorities;
Working closely with the Associate Director: Stewardship, support the implementation of our stewardship priorities, including providing assistance with the preparation of stewardship reports, impact reports, donor wall listings as well as donor acknowledgement and receipting processes;
Contribute to the preparation of high-quality donor correspondence and communications, presentations, reports and event materials;
Assist in the coordination of key governance and internal meetings, including with respect to scheduling, preparation and dissemination of agendas, advance materials and meeting minutes, as well as the coordination of follow-ups;
Enable the efficient operation of the Foundation office through a variety of administrative and logistical support projects
Uphold the School’s mission, vision, and values in all situations;
Some evening and weekend work is required to support events.
Qualifications and Experience:
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and experience:
Experience in coordinating and marketing events is an asset;
Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, a customer service orientation, and a commitment to excellence;
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable managing professional communications with donors at all levels;
Warm, engaging and professional demeanor with the ability to represent the school professionally and enthusiastically with alumni, donors, parents and volunteers;
Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who can balance the need to work independently with the need to contribute collaboratively as part of a team;
A person of integrity, sincerity, and discretion in all interactions;
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics;
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising CRM software is an asset;
University or college degree in a related field.
This is a full-time permanent position.
Compensation:
Expected compensation will range from $55,000-70,000 Please consider the salary range listed as a structural framework. At LCS, final offers are based on a holistic review of a candidate’s qualifications and specialized skills. We are dedicated to offering a fair and equitable compensation package that is market-competitive and recognizes the contributions you will make to the School.
Why LCS?
You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most enthusiastic staff members you’ve ever met. You’ll witness all of the things that make the best boarding schools great. You’ll become part of a community. But more importantly, you will grow. You’ll do challenging work you love and be part of a success story that you can be proud of.
How to apply:
Please complete your profile and submit your resume and letter of introduction through the Careers Section of our website on or before July 17, 2026.
At Lakefield College School, we believe that relationships are at the heart of our community. We do not use AI to screen or evaluate candidates. Instead, your application will be reviewed personally by a member of our HR team. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining The Grove; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note: LCS is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please visit our Accessibility page for further details or contact our Human Resources department, [email protected], for any information in an alternate format.
Lakefield College School is an inclusive, caring community. We believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. We embrace diversity and practice equity. We lead with empathy to create a sense of belonging for all. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for persons of all cultures, colours, ancestries, religions, sexes, national origins, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, disabilities, gender identities and veteran statuses.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.
Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
