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Job Title


Community Investment Specialist


Company : The Home Depot


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Pay Range: $55,000 - $75,000 At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us. Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If youre also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot. Community Investment Specialist (Vendor Experiences & Fundraising) Position Purpose Reporting to the Manager, Community Investment, the Community Investment Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of vendor fundraising initiatives and experiential engagement opportunities on behalf of The Home Depot Canada Foundation (THDCF). With a primary focus on curated supplier fundraising experiences, this role is responsible for delivering highquality, missiondriven experiences that strengthen relationships with the Foundations vendor and supplier community and advance the Foundations goal to prevent and end youth homelessness. The Specialist works closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to support experiences, fundraising engagements, and signature fundraising events. This role also provides operational and administrative support to THDCFs communications, events, and storytelling efforts that bring the Foundations impact to life. Position Responsibilities Vendor Experiences & Trip Planning Plan, coordinate, and execute THDCFs Supplier Experiences, including multiday trips, site visits, and immersive engagements aligned to the Foundations mission Manage logistical elements of supplier travel experiences, including communications, itineraries, transportation, accommodations, schedules, budgets, and onsite execution Partner with grantees and community organizations to facilitate meaningful onground experiences that highlight impact and outcomes Ensure each experience is thoughtfully designed to drive engagement, storytelling, and longterm supplier relationships. Includes program tracking, reporting, and evaluation to assess effectiveness and inform improvements. Fundraising & Event Management Support the planning and execution of key annual fundraising events, including the Spring Gala and The Home Depot Canada Charity Classic Assist with vendor fundraising initiatives and thirdparty events to support annual revenue goals Contribute to the delivery of Community Builds and experiential fundraising opportunities Stakeholder Management and Administrative Support Support ongoing engagement with vendor partners, merchandising department, and vendor donors, including Supplier Advisory Committeerelated activities Assist in preparing meeting materials, agendas, and presentations for fundraisingrelated committees (e.g., SAC and Merch SubCommittee) Collaborate with internal teams (Communications, PR, Marketing) to elevate stories emerging from supplier experiences Build strong working relationships with associates across the business, including Foundation leadership, field associates, merchandising, finance, operations, and U.S. counterparts Represent The Home Depot Canada Foundation at internal and external events as required Demonstrate a working understanding of youth homelessness and community investment principles Experience / Knowledge Required Must meet minimum time in position requirements and hold a Performance Management code of V2 (Valued Associate Well Positioned) Bachelors Degree (BA) or equivalent in a related field; social sciences, communications, events, or hospitality an asset Minimum 35 years experience in event coordination, experiential marketing, fundraising events, or nonprofit program delivery Demonstrated experience planning travelbased programs, trips, conferences, or multiday experiences Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage timelines, logistics, and budgets simultaneously Highly organized, detailoriented, and comfortable working in fastpaced environments with competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders Proven client service or stakeholderfacing experience CRM or grant management system experience an asset; proficient in Microsoft Office French language skills are an asset Ability to travel domestically approximately 1015% In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr