Shevchenko Foundation Employment Opportunity:
Program Manager for the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund

December 7, 2009 -- The Shevchenko Foundation received funds from the Federal Government that established the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund. Interest earned on the fund supports projects that commemorate and recognize the experience of ethnocultural communities affected by Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914-1920. The Program Manager will assist with the coordination of various projects that the Fund Advisory Council (for the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund) undertakes or for which it provides funding.

The successful candidate will possess superior project management, communication, consulting and promotional skills; have a graduate degree and no less than three years of government or related experience. A working knowledge of French would be an asset. Must be prepared to work some evenings and weekends and to travel within Canada as required.

Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Shevchenko Foundation
CFWWIRF
202- 952 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P4

Deadline for submission is January 15, 2010
Salary commensurate with experience/Location position negotiable