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Your talent will help get us closer to cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D). Breakthrough T1D is looking for talented people who want to make a real impact, thrive in a relationship-driven environment, and share our vision of a world without T1D.

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As a nationwide organization, we have employees and career opportunities all across Canada in a variety of areas including Fundraising, IT, Marketing and more. Breakthrough T1D’s national office is located in Toronto, Ontario. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? See what we have available.

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“The real power of this organization finds its source in the collaboration between staff and volunteers; a true efficient and motivating work environment. I am planning to continue to work at Breakthrough T1D until there are cures for type 1 diabetes.”

Kim Lacombe

Vice President, Philanthropy

Working at Breakthrough T1D Canada

We foster innovation and strive to think differently while working towards our mission in a collaborative, dynamic and positive work environment. We prioritize growing our talent from within and strive to provide development opportunities to our team wherever possible. We attract talented people who demonstrate creativity, innovation, passion, teamwork and a commitment to our mission of making everyday life better with T1D while we work towards cures. Every day, we live by our core values: 

Respect/Understanding/Integrity

Perseverance

Collaboration

Risk Taking/Entrepreneurship

Efficiency/Effectiveness/Accountability

What we offer

Breakthrough T1D Canada offers a comprehensive compensation package with benefits that help enable our employees to live healthy lives. We also encourage the development of your career through in-house training, and job development opportunities.

Breakthrough T1D’s Compensation and Benefits package includes*:

  • Employer paid Extended Health and Dental Benefits (including Life Insurance, AD&D and Health Care Spending Account)
  • Generous paid sick time, Long-term and Short-term disability programs
  • Mental Health Support through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Group RRSP with Employer Match
  • A minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, plus 11 paid (statutory) holidays and December holiday closures
  • Flexible work hours
  • Virtual work opportunities
  • Professional Development support

*part-time or temporary status employees may not be eligible for some benefits

Join to help us improve lives and find cures for T1D

Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
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