Development Officer - Full Time / À Temps Plein

Please note, this is a 3-year temporary full-time contract opportunity. This contract includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

The Western Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

The Development Officer is responsible for supporting the full scope of development activities within their portfolio, relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors. The Development Officer will work with development colleagues to create, implement, evaluate and manage effective, innovative fundraising strategies, which match the University's academic objectives and financial needs with the highest philanthropic aspirations of donors. The Development Officer will plan and execute campaign activities via digital channels (e.g. Zoom), phone, email and in-person, to strengthen donor loyalty in support of revenue and engagement strategies, which financially support the activities of Western and Development.

Undergraduate Degree

Familiarity with charitable sector and fundraising databases

Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and delivering presentations

Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges

Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with public relations issues related to higher education

Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities

Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Willingness and ability to travel; must have a valid passport

Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com.

This position is fully in-person, on-site. Interested applicants are asked to visit for further information and to apply online referencing job #43958 by 11:59PM on October 4, 2026.