Nonprofit Job Centre
Posting a Job
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CCVO's Online Job Centre is a low-cost option for connecting Calgary’s nonprofits and charities with potential employees. Each month, the centre is viewed approximately 16,000 times and has an average of 50 job postings. Jobs are also promoted through our Email Bulletins, which are sent to more than 3,000 people every two weeks. Jobs are updated every Tuesday and Friday afternoon and remain online for two weeks. Send your job postings to jobs@calgarycvo.org or call 403-261-6655 for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can access CCVO’s Online Job Centre? How is it promoted?
How do I create an effective job posting?
What format should the posting be in?
Where can I find more information?
How do I post a job?
To have your job listed on our Online Job Centre, email the posting in Word or PDF format to jobs@calgarycvo.org. For posting purposes, each position being advertised must be submitted on a seperate document; multi-position postings will not be accepted if they are grouped together in one document. New jobs are posted on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and remain online for two weeks. Job postings can be extended if desired.
When are jobs posted?
Jobs are posted online on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Jobs received by noon Tuesday will be posted Tuesday afternoon - with the same procedure for Fridays. You will receive an email when your job is online.
What are the posting fees?
CCVO's Online Job Centre is affordable. Jobs are posted for a two-week period at the following rates:
- Members: All CCVO Members in good standing receive one free posting per membership year (May 1 to April 30). To confirm whether you have renewed for the 2010-2011 membership year and are eligible for this membership benefit, call Tina or Kristen at 403-261-6655. Each additional posting is just $50. Postings can be extended for $25 per week.
- Non-Members: All job postings are $75. (Join CCVO today and take advantage of the members-only discounted posting rates!). Postings can be extended for $25 per week.
- Quantity Discounts: For Members and Non-members, when two or more paid postings are submitted on a single day, a discount of 20% will be applied to the cost of the postings. Postings must be for positions within the submitting organization and be attached to a single email to qualify for the discount. Free postings do not apply towards the multi-posting discount. The discount does not apply when submitting postings on behalf of other organizations. This discount is valid for postings submitted after August 3, 2010 and cannot be applied to any prior postings. Note: Each posting needs to be put on a seperate document.
When will I be billed?
Organizations are sent an invoice shortly after their jobs are posted. Please make cheques payable to the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations, or call 403-261-6655 to pay by credit card.
Who can access CCVO’s Online Job Centre? How is it promoted?
CCVO’s Online Job Centre can be viewed by anyone on the Internet but is most popular with Calgarians interested in the voluntary/nonprofit sector. Jobs are promoted to 3,000 people every two weeks through our Email Bulletin - a free service that anyone can sign up for. As well, CCVO promotes the Online Job Centre through our newsletter, website and other marketing initiatives. CCVO’s promotions also reach those in government and the private sector who have an interest in nonprofit organizations and issues.
How do I create an effective job posting?
Here are a few suggestions for information to include:
- Header Information:
- At the top, list the organization name and the job title, level (junior, intermediate, senior), and duration (full-time, part-time, temporary, etc.)
- Body of the Ad:
- Name and description of the organization
- What the job entails
- Who the position reports to
- Qualifications or years of experience required
- Salary range (recommended)
- Information about the application process, including deadline date and contact information for where to submit the application
- Click here for more information on how to create an effective job posting
Is there a limit on length?
CCVO does not place any limits on the length of your job posting. We recommend postings be one or two pages long.
What format should the posting be in?
Please send your job posting in Word or PDF format to jobs@calgarycvo.org. Please include your personal contact information for invoicing purposes, and a deadline date for applications. For posting purposes, each position must be submitted on a seperate document; multi-position postings will not be accepted if they are grouped together in one document.
Where can I find more information?
Email jobs@calgarycvo.org or call 403-261-6655 for more information.Looking for a job? Click here.
CCVO's Online Job Centre is a low-cost option for connecting Calgary’s nonprofits and charities with potential employees. Each month, the centre is viewed approximately 16,000 times and has an average of 50 job postings. Jobs are also promoted through our Email Bulletins, which are sent to more than 3,000 people every two weeks. Jobs are updated every Tuesday and Friday afternoon and remain online for two weeks. Send your job postings to jobs@calgarycvo.org or call 403-261-6655 for more information.